
Guidewheel
OperatingGuidewheel is a Kenyan SaaS startup empowering factories to digitise their operations.
- SaaS
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Series A
- Founded 2017
- guidewheel.com ↗
- Total raised
- $11.9M
- disclosed
- Last round
- $8M
- Series A
- Rounds
- 3
- since 2017
- Investors
- 1
- on record
- Employees
- 11-50
About Guidewheel
Guidewheel is a Kenyan SaaS startup empowering factories to digitise their operations. Guidewheel is on a mission to empower all the world’s factories to reach sustainable peak performance. Inspired by the simple, universal truth that every machine on the factory floor has a power cord, our plug-and-play FactoryOps platform makes the power of the cloud accessible to any factory. Guidewheel clips onto any machine to turn its real-time “heartbeat” into a connected, actively learning system that empowers teams to reduce lost production time, increase throughput, and perform better and better over time. At Guidewheel we work with the factories that are the backbone of our economy, and you can have a real, on-the-ground impact right away. We have strong momentum and alignment around our mission, investor support, and a culture that values diversity, growth mindset, and results. And the tight link between our mission and our business model means that reaching more of the world’s 10 million factories accelerates our positive impact on the planet. Our brand recently evolved from Safi to Guidewheel to reinforce its strength as a tool to help guide teams to manufacturing excellence.
Guidewheel funding3 rounds
All 3 rounds →Guidewheel has raised $11.9M across 3 disclosed rounds. The latest is a $8M Series A announced 22 Jul 2021.
- $1.3MPre-seedPre-seed, $1.3M, $1.3M raised to date
- $2.6MSeedSeed, $2.6M, $3.9M raised to date
- $8MSeries ASeries A, $8M, $11.9M raised to date
SLA Funding Index · grey is capital raised before each round
Who has invested in Guidewheel
| Announced | Round | Lead · investors | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jul 2021 | Guidewheel Series A | Not disclosed | $8M |
| 01 Jun 2019 | Guidewheel Seed | Chandaria Capital | $2.6M |
| 01 Jan 2004 | Guidewheel Pre-seed | Not disclosed | $1.3M |
Guidewheel founders & team
- Lauren DunfordCo-Founder & CEO
- Getrude OkothCountry Director (Kenya)
Guidewheel competitorssame sector · similar funding
- Magnetic SoftwareCape Town, South Africa
- DuhqaNairobi, Kenya
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Frequently asked about Guidewheel
- Where is Guidewheel based and when was it founded?
- Guidewheel is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya and was founded in 2017.
- Who founded Guidewheel?
- Guidewheel was founded by Lauren Dunford (Co-Founder & CEO).
- Who is the CEO of Guidewheel?
- Lauren Dunford is Guidewheel's Co-Founder & CEO.
- How much funding has Guidewheel raised?
- Guidewheel has raised $12M across 3 disclosed rounds. Its latest, a $8M Series A, was announced on Jul 22, 2021.
- Who has invested in Guidewheel?
- Backers include Chandaria Capital.
- What sector is Guidewheel in?
- Guidewheel operates in SaaS, Software and Cloud Data Services.