Wi Charge is a technology company.
Wi Charge has raised $14.0M across 1 funding round.
Wi Charge has raised $14.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Wi Charge has raised $14.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Wi Charge's investors include C4 Ventures, DFJ, f7 Ventures, General Catalyst, Kapor Capital, Jeff Immelt, SOSV, Webtalk Ltd, Charlie Songhurst, Joi Ito.
Wi-Charge is an Israeli technology company specializing in long-range wireless power transfer using focused infrared laser beams, enabling cable-free charging over distances up to 30 feet or more.[1][2][3] It builds products like Wi-Spot for digital displays, Wi-Poster for signage, Wi-Qi charging pads, and solutions for smart toothbrushes and locks, serving commercial sectors such as offices, retail, hospitality, smart buildings, and dealerships by eliminating cords, battery swaps, and maintenance.[3][4] The technology solves the problem of powering devices in hard-to-wire locations, delivering several watts safely with automatic safety shutoff if beams are blocked, while reducing battery waste and enabling 100x higher device uptime.[1][3][4] Growth momentum includes 2023 commercialization as the world's first in long-range wireless electricity, worldwide regulatory approvals (FDA, FCC, CE), deployments across three continents, 160+ patents, a $30M Series C round with 50% committed by the European Innovation Fund, and recent executive hires like CMO and VP of People.[3][5]
Wi-Charge was founded in 2012 by Victor Vaisleib (current CEO), Ori Mor (Chief Business Officer and co-founder), and Ortal Alpert, all veterans of Israel's elite technology sector with prior successful exits totaling $500M.[1][2][5] The idea emerged from a vision of a wire-free world powered over-the-air, backed by over 10 years of R&D in far-field wireless power using infrared beams and a distributed laser resonator.[1][2] Early traction came in 2015 with a prototype for small devices, 2017 safety standard compliance, CES 2018 demos of multi-device charging, and 2019 UL approval, evolving into commercial deployments by 2023.[1][3]
Wi-Charge rides the trend of wireless everything—from IoT sensors to smart displays—amid rising demand for cable-free, sustainable infrastructure in smart buildings and retail.[3][4] Timing aligns with regulatory de-risking and post-2023 commercialization, fueled by market forces like battery waste reduction and edge computing growth, where wired power limits scalability.[2][3] It influences the ecosystem by enabling battery-free IoT at scale, inspiring sectors like consumer electronics (e.g., Sony interest) and medical devices, while reshaping commercial spaces for higher engagement and lower TCO.[3][4]
Wi-Charge is poised for expansion into consumer lifestyle products and industrial applications post-Series C, leveraging its de-risked tech and funding to capture a multi-billion wireless power market.[3][5] Trends like AI-driven edge devices and sustainability mandates will accelerate adoption, potentially evolving its influence toward ubiquitous over-the-air power networks. As the pioneer in safe, long-range delivery, it stands to redefine device ecosystems much like Wi-Fi transformed connectivity, starting from high-pain commercial wins.[2][3]
Wi Charge has raised $14.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $14.0M Series B in May 2019.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2019 | $14.0M Series B | C4 Ventures, DFJ, f7 Ventures, General Catalyst, Kapor Capital, Jeff Immelt, SOSV, Webtalk Ltd, Charlie Songhurst, Joi Ito |