Tech Company Financing Transactions
Wheelz Funding Round
On 2/23/2012, Wheelz raised $13.7 million in Series A funding from Zipcar, Fontinalis Partners and private investors.
Transaction Overview
Company Name
Announced On
2/23/2012
Transaction Type
Venture Equity
Amount
$13,700,000
Round
Series A
Investors
Zipcar (Lead Investor) (Scott Griffith)
Fontinalis Partners (Mark Schulz)
Proceeds Purpose
Proceeds purposes were not disclosed.
Company Information
Company Status
Acquired or Merged
Industry
Transportation
Mailing Address
PO Box 1588
Palo Alto, CA 94302
USA
Palo Alto, CA 94302
USA
Phone
Website
Email Address
Overview
Wheelz is the first car sharing platform designed specifically to meet the needs of campus communities - connecting students with cars to students who need them. Offering instant sign up, easy set up for car owners and the largest and most diverse campus fleet on the market, Wheelz delivers the wheels you want, when you want them.
Profile
Social Media
Company News
Facebook
YouTube
Management Team
Title
Name
Email & Social
Chief Executive Officer
Jeff Miller
Chief Technical Officer
Akhtar Jameel
VP - Engineering
Yu-Shan Fung
VP - Marketing
Aaron Platshon
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