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Berlin, DE · Founded 2012 · 246 employees on LinkedIn · 5 known investors

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Wire builds an enterprise-class secure collaboration and encrypted communication platform for organizations with strict security requirements, including governments, parliaments, the military, and global enterprises. Headquartered in Berlin with European ownership, the company conducts its research and development in Germany and co-initiated the Messaging Layer Security (MLS) standard.

CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Founders & leadership

BSBenjamin Schilz
Benjamin SchilzChief Executive OfficerBenjamin Schilz is CEO of Wire, which develops an encrypted collaboration platform for governments, militaries, and enterprises. Previously, he founded Acorus Networks-Volterra, a cybersecurity and cloud platform company, which was acquired by F5 Networks, where he served as VP of Infrastructure & Operations.
ALAdam Low
Adam LowChief Technology Officer
OBOliver Brown
Oliver BrownChief Commercial OfficerHe has over 15 years of experience in information technology and software, with expertise spanning both private and public sector markets.
ARAndrea Rabe
Andrea RabeVice President of People & CultureAndrea Rabe holds degrees in economics and HR management and has served in people and culture roles at Getronics, Holiday Pirates Group, and Deutschlandradio. She is currently VP of People & Culture at Wire, an enterprise secure communication platform.
TNThomas Nugel
Thomas NugelVP of FinanceThomas Nugel is VP of Finance at Wire, an enterprise secure communication platform. He spent over 20 years in finance and business operations, beginning as an M&A banker at Bankhaus Metzler, Merrill Lynch, and UniCorrect, followed by roles as a startup founder and corporate venture builder at Deloitte, and senior finance leadership at multiple growth-stage tech companies including MediaMarktSaturn and Storypod. He holds an Executive MBA from Kellogg and WHU.
RKRobert Kallwies
Robert KallwiesHead of Security Engineering
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Alan DuricFounder
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Jonathan ChristensenFounder
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Priidu ZilmerFounder

Investors · 5

Elysium Ventureslisted by Elysium VenturesSunnyvale

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Morpheus Ventureslisted by Morpheus VenturesSherman Oaks · $1M – $10M

How we know: Morpheus Ventures's portfolio page · the VCSheet dataset · Not right? Tell us

UVC Partnerslisted by UVC PartnersMunich · $500K – $10M

How we know: UVC Partners's portfolio page · wire.com · Not right? Tell us

Also in the syndicate · 1

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In the news

Wire raises €24m to bring secure collaboration into the next erawire.com · Aug 2022

Frequently asked questions

What does Wire do?
Wire builds an enterprise-class secure collaboration and encrypted communication platform for organizations with strict security requirements, including governments, parliaments, the military, and global enterprises. Headquartered in Berlin with European ownership, the company conducts its research and development in Germany and co-initiated the Messaging Layer Security (MLS) standard.
Who are Wire's investors?
Wire's investors include Cipio Partners, Elysium Ventures, Morpheus Ventures, UVC Partners.
Where is Wire headquartered?
Wire is headquartered in Berlin, DE.