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WireWheel

Boston, US · Founded 2016 · Delaware corporation · 5 known investors

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Founders & leadership

WireWheel was founded in 2016 by JUSTIN ANTONIPILLAI.

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JUSTIN ANTONIPILLAIFounder and CEO2017–2023Justin Antonipillai founded WireWheel, a privacy technology software company, and previously served as Acting US Under Secretary at the Department of Commerce overseeing the Census Bureau and Bureau of Economic Analysis. He has held leadership roles across federal government agencies, law firms, and corporate general counsel positions, with expertise in data privacy, GDPR negotiations, export controls, and cybersecurity governance.

Investors · 5

Grotech VenturesreportedOwings Mills · $500K – $5M

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New Enterprise Associates (NEA)reportedMenlo Park · $200K – $40M

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Rise of the Rest SeedreportedWashington

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Sands Capital VenturesreportedArlington · $10M – $30M

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Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$39.8M disclosed across 4 rounds · 2017–2020

▶$19.3MraisedJan 2021 · 8 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Justin AntonipillaiExecutive Officer, Director
  • Michael OleshanskyDirector
  • Michael GranigerDirector
Offering amount
$20M
Amount sold
$19.3M
First sale
Dec 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2016
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$10.6MraisedFeb 2020 · 6 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Dayna GraysonDirector
  • Justin AntonipillaiExecutive Officer, Director
  • Michael OleshanskyDirector
Offering amount
$15M
Amount sold
$10.6M
First sale
Feb 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2016
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$7MraisedJun 2018 · 9 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Justin AntonipillaiExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$10M
Amount sold
$7M
First sale
Jun 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2016
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$2.9MraisedJul 2017 · 10 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • JUSTIN ANTONIPILLAIExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$3.1M
Amount sold
$2.9M
First sale
Jun 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2016
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

Frequently asked questions

Who founded WireWheel?
WireWheel was founded by JUSTIN ANTONIPILLAI in 2016.
Who are WireWheel's investors?
WireWheel's investors include ForgePoint Capital, Grotech Ventures, New Enterprise Associates (NEA), Rise of the Rest Seed, Sands Capital Ventures.
How much funding has WireWheel raised?
WireWheel has disclosed $39.8M raised across 4 rounds.
Where is WireWheel headquartered?
WireWheel is headquartered in Boston, US.