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Whirl

DefunctYC S14

San Francisco, US · 2 employees · 6 known investors

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Whirl offers a payment terminal that processes transactions through biometric fingerprint authentication in approximately one second. The system combines the security standards of chip-based cards with a simplified payment interface for retail customers.

Enterprise SoftwareBiometricsPaymentsUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S14)

SSSteve Sobel
Steve SobelFounder
JC
Jay Cady
KS
Ken SobelCEO2013–2016

Investors · 6

Agrolimen Venturesreported

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CapSol Capital SolutionsreportedLincolnshire

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ICONIQreportedSan Francisco

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TechstarsreportedBoulder · $220K

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venture / sciencereportedSan Francisco Bay Area

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Whirl, Inc.

Frequently asked questions

What does Whirl do?
Whirl offers a payment terminal that processes transactions through biometric fingerprint authentication in approximately one second. The system combines the security standards of chip-based cards with a simplified payment interface for retail customers.
Who founded Whirl?
Whirl was founded by Steve Sobel.
Who are Whirl's investors?
Whirl's investors include Y Combinator, Agrolimen Ventures, CapSol Capital Solutions, ICONIQ, Techstars, venture / science.
Where is Whirl headquartered?
Whirl is headquartered in San Francisco, US.