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Wiman Corporation develops and manufactures custom thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) films, sheets, and laminates. Utilizing a range of polymers, the company produces highly engineered plastic films, focusing on tailored properties for diverse application requirements. This specialized approach creates precise, high-performance material solutions crucial for demanding industries.
Established in 1962, Wiman Corporation originated with an emphasis on producing specialized plastic films for evolving industrial needs. The initial focus was on offering customized material solutions that standard products could not provide. Over decades, the company refined its polymer extrusion and lamination capabilities, adapting to new market demands for advanced film technologies.
Wiman's products serve clients across the medical, industrial, and consumer sectors, where specific material performance and durability are paramount. The company’s vision centers on being a premier partner in custom film development, continuously advancing material science and manufacturing processes to provide innovative, high-quality film solutions for its customers.
Wiman has raised $1.9M across 4 funding rounds.
Wiman has raised $1.9M in total across 4 funding rounds.
Wiman has raised $1.9M across 4 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $420K Other Equity in December 2016.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2016 | $420K Venture Round | — | Programma 101, TIM Ventures | Announced |
| Dec 1, 2016 | $420K Seed | — | P101 | Announced |
| Dec 1, 2014 | $880K Seed | — | P101, Club Italia Investimenti 2, TIM Ventures | Announced |
| Sep 1, 2013 | $140K Seed | — | P101 | Announced |
Wiman has raised $1.9M in total across 4 funding rounds.
Wiman's investors include Programma 101, TIM Ventures, P101, Club Italia Investimenti 2.
Wiman is a technology startup founded in 2012 that simplifies global WiFi access and connectivity, positioning itself as the "Sharing Economy WiFi Company."[1][2] It provides seamless mobile WiFi solutions through a platform offering security, analytics, and customer insights, enabling free WiFi for users while monetizing via business and mobile operator partnerships.[3][4] Wiman's core product serves travelers, consumers, and businesses needing reliable connectivity, solving the problem of fragmented, insecure public WiFi in a mobile-first world by creating a crowdsourced, sharing-economy network.[2][4] Early growth focused on online discovery tools for free hotspots, with momentum driven by global expansion and partnerships.[1]
Wiman emerged in 2012 as a tech startup aimed at addressing the growing demand for simplified WiFi access amid rising mobile data needs.[1] While specific founders are not detailed in available records, the company quickly pivoted to a sharing economy model, developing solutions for seamless global connectivity tailored to the gig and travel sectors.[2] A pivotal moment came with the 2017 launch of its global free WiFi online discovery solution, which enabled users to locate and connect to hotspots effortlessly, marking early traction in monetizing free access through ecosystem partnerships.[1]
Wiman's standout features set it apart in the crowded WiFi connectivity space:
Wiman rides the sharing economy wave in connectivity, capitalizing on the explosion of mobile data consumption and IoT proliferation post-2012.[2] Its timing aligns with smartphone ubiquity and 5G rollout, where public WiFi gaps persist despite carrier advancements, amplified by remote work and travel rebounds.[1][3] Market forces like data privacy regulations and analytics demand favor its secure platform, while it influences the ecosystem by enabling businesses to capture user data ethically and expand free access networks.[3][4] This positions Wiman as a key enabler in democratizing connectivity, akin to how Uber disrupted transport.
Wiman is poised to scale through deeper integrations with 5G/6G networks and edge computing, potentially expanding into smart cities and IoT monetization. Trends like AI-driven analytics and zero-trust security will shape its growth, amplifying partnerships amid rising global data traffic. Its influence could evolve from niche WiFi provider to core infrastructure player, reinforcing its founding mission to simplify connectivity in an increasingly hyper-connected world.[1][2]
