Tech Company Financing Transactions
Wheels Up Funding Round
Wheels Up secured a $96.6 million venture capital round on 9/29/2015. Investors included Fidelity Management & Research Company, New Enterprise Associates and T. Rowe Price.
Transaction Overview
Company Name
Announced On
9/29/2015
Transaction Type
Venture Equity
Amount
$96,600,000
Round
Undisclosed
Proceeds Purpose
This latest round of financing will fuel the company's United States expansion, set up a base of operations in Europe, and enhance the Company's technology platform, which includes a unique member-to-member ride-sharing feature.
Company Information
Company Status
Private & Independent
Industry
Transportation
Mailing Address
220 West 42nd St. 9th Floor
New York, NY 10036
USA
New York, NY 10036
USA
Phone
Undisclosed
Website
Email Address
Overview
We created Wheels Up because we knew we could deliver a cost-effective, best in class experience to private fliers. We knew this because we have one of the most experienced teams in private aviation.
Profile
Social Media
Company News
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Management Team
Title
Name
Email & Social
Chief Executive Officer
Kenny Dichter
Chief Financial Officer
Eric Jacobs
Chief Operating Officer
Jason Horowitz
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