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Wheel the World

Berkeley, US · Founded 2017 · Delaware corporation · 72 employees on LinkedIn · 11 known investors

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Travel & Hospitality

Founders & leadership

Wheel the World was founded in 2017 by Alvaro Silberstein Ortiz, Camilo Navarro Bustos, and Alvaro Silberstein.

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Alvaro Silberstein OrtizCo-founder
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Camilo Navarro BustosCo-founder
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Alvaro SilbersteinFounder
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Lonnie James RiggsNamed on SEC filing

Investors · 11

Impacta Latam VClisted by Impacta Latam VCSantiago · $100K – $500K

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Kayyak Ventureslisted by Kayyak VenturesSantiago · $5M

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Plug and Play Ventureslisted by Plug and Play VenturesSilicon Valley · $50K – $400K

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WeBoostlisted by WeBoost$500K – $3.5M

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Dadneoreported

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Detroit Venture PartnersreportedDetroit

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Also in the syndicate · 4

AmarenaCLIN FundKayak VenturesleadREI Co-op Path Ahead Ventures

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$6.5M disclosed across 2 of 4 rounds · 2020–2026

▶$477.9KraisedMay 2020 · 17 investors · Tourism and Travel Services
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Alvaro Silberstein OrtizExecutive Officer, Director
  • Lonnie James RiggsDirector
  • Camilo Navarro BustosExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$1.8M
Amount sold
$477.9K
First sale
May 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2017
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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WazeWorld's largest community-based traffic and navigation app.
KayakKayak is a travel search and comparison platform that aggregates flight, hotel, and other travel options from multiple providers to help users find and book travel deals.
WanderlogWanderlog is a travel planning app that allows users to create detailed itineraries, explore shared guides from other travelers, and manage bookings—integrating attractions on maps, reservations, budgeting, and route optimization in a single platform.
AllTrailsAllTrails offers a digital platform and mobile app for discovering, mapping, and navigating hiking, biking, and running trails, with detailed trail guides, reviews, and points of interest across national parks, state parks, and cities worldwide. It serves outdoor enthusiasts through free and premium subscription tiers that include offline maps and partner deals on outdoor brands.
TrivagoOnline travel/hotel search platform backed by HOWZAT early on.
OpenTableOpenTable is an online restaurant-reservation service and restaurant table-management software provider, owned by Booking Holdings.

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Frequently asked questions

Who founded Wheel the World?
Wheel the World was founded by Alvaro Silberstein Ortiz, Camilo Navarro Bustos, Alvaro Silberstein in 2017.
Who are Wheel the World's investors?
Wheel the World's investors include Enable Ventures, Impacta Latam VC, Kayyak Ventures, Plug and Play Ventures, WeBoost, Dadneo, Detroit Venture Partners.
How much funding has Wheel the World raised?
Wheel the World has disclosed $6.5M raised across 2 of its 4 known rounds.
Where is Wheel the World headquartered?
Wheel the World is headquartered in Berkeley, US.