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Wheel

Oslo, NO · Founded 2013 · 11 known investors

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116 people in our graph share verified history with the Wheel team — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Ronnyunlockedknows Atle Timenes · together at BI Norwegian Business School (overlapped)
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wheel.me develops autonomous wheels and mobile robots that move objects and heavy equipment on command, aimed at automating and optimizing intralogistics operations for industries and organizations. The company positions its product as an affordable, accessible automation solution in the robotics category.

Advanced ManufacturingHardwareLogistics & Supply ChainRobotics

Founders & leadership

Wheel was founded in 2013 by Atle Timenes, Rolf Libakken, and Kurt Hauge.

ATAtle Timenes
Atle TimenesinFounder2014–2023Atle Timenes is a Norwegian entrepreneur and technology leader who founded Wheel.me, which develops autonomous robot wheels for intralogistics automation. He is currently building a company focused on financial protection solutions.
RLRolf Libakken
Rolf LibakkeninCofounder
KH
Kurt HaugeCo-founder

Investors · 11

Emerald Technology Ventures AgZurich · $540K – $5.4M
IdékapitalOslo
TechFoundersMunich
Coatue Managementreported · 2 sourcesNew York · $1M – $20M
CRV (Charles River Ventures)reported · 2 sourcesBay Area · $250K – $5M
Lightspeed Venture Partnersreported · 2 sourcesMenlo Park · $1.7M – $87M
Salesforce VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $5M – $50M
Silverton Partnersreported · 2 sourcesAustin · $200K – $2M
Tiger Global Managementreported · 2 sourcesNew York · $1M – $100M
Tusk Venture Partnersreported · 2 sourcesNew York · $750K – $2M

Also in the syndicate · 1

Salesforce

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$150M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2021–2022

Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

In the news

Trysignalbasetrysignalbase.com · Jul 2026To reinvent itself in telehealth, Wheel lands $150 million Series C | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Jan 2022Wheel Raises $150M in Series C Fundingfinsmes.com · Jan 2022Wheel Raises $150 Million Series C to Power the Virtual-First Care Revolutionprnewswire.com · Jan 2022Wheel Raises $50M in Series B Fundingfinsmes.com · May 2021

Frequently asked questions

What does Wheel do?
wheel.me develops autonomous wheels and mobile robots that move objects and heavy equipment on command, aimed at automating and optimizing intralogistics operations for industries and organizations. The company positions its product as an affordable, accessible automation solution in the robotics category.
Who founded Wheel?
Wheel was founded by Atle Timenes, Rolf Libakken, Kurt Hauge in 2013.
Who are Wheel's investors?
Wheel's investors include Emerald Technology Ventures Ag, Idékapital, TechFounders, Coatue Management, CRV (Charles River Ventures), Lightspeed Venture Partners, Salesforce Ventures, Silverton Partners and 2 more.
How much funding has Wheel raised?
Wheel has disclosed $150M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.
Where is Wheel headquartered?
Wheel is headquartered in Oslo, NO.