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WHILL

www.whill.us

 
WHILL was started by a group of automotive, consumer electronics, and medical device designers and engineers who dreamed of pushing the boundaries of pedestrian transportation for everyone, especially for those who have difficulty walking.
  • Number of Employees: 100-250
  • Annual Revenue: $0-1 Million

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Funding

WHILL raised $45M on 09/17/2018

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