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Wisper - overview
Established
2006
Location
Rouen, -, France
Primary Industry
Software
About
Wisper is a French company focused on providing centralized management solutions for IT workstations, using its flagship product, Wisper 360, to enhance productivity and security for various sectors. Wisper, founded in 2006 and headquartered in Rouen, France, specializes in IT workstation management solutions. The company has completed 5 deals, with its most recent funding round occurring on January 25, 2020, when it raised EUR 1. 6 mn from Normandie Participations.
The total amount raised by the company is also EUR 1. 6 mn, with its current valuation at EUR 8. 348 mn. Wisper is an independent French editor specializing in centralized management solutions for IT workstations, primarily through its flagship product, Wisper 360.
This solution combines simplicity, security, and flexibility by allowing the execution of virtual machines locally without reliance on extensive server infrastructure or high bandwidth. Wisper 360 caters to various sectors, including customer relationship centers, educational institutions, and enterprises, optimizing environments for efficiency and performance. The product is designed for deployment across diverse geographic markets, with a focus on enhancing productivity while ensuring robust cybersecurity measures. Key clients include educational organizations and enterprises that require streamlined IT management, ensuring reliability and ease of access for end users through virtualized workspaces that can be accessed via compatible PCs using external hard drives.
Wisper's revenue for the most recent year, 2022, was EUR 9,932,604. 70, with an EBITDA of EUR 511,719. 50. The company's revenue model is primarily based on a SaaS subscription structure, where clients pay for access to its Wisper 360 platform on a recurring basis.
Businesses typically engage with Wisper by subscribing to the service, which includes various pricing tiers based on the scale of deployment and the number of users. The transactions are structured to align with B2B relationships, focusing on enterprise clients that require comprehensive IT management solutions. With customizable features such as user management, security protocols, and application deployment, clients pay for the level of service tailored to their organizational needs. This model supports efficient transaction flows, enabling Wisper to establish long-term partnerships with sectors demanding advanced IT solutions.
Wisper aims to innovate and expand its product offerings, focusing on upcoming enhancements to the Wisper 360 platform, with specific releases planned for late 2023. The company is also targeting expansion into markets within Europe and North America by 2024, utilizing the recent EUR 7 mn raised in venture debt financing to support these initiatives. This funding, part of a larger EUR 12 mn equity and debt financing round, will enable Wisper to enhance its product development and market penetration strategies.
Current Investors
Normandie Participations, Groupe Crédit Agricole, BRED Banque Populaire
Primary Industry
Software
Sub Industries
IT Infrastructure, Systems Management Software
Website
www.wisper.io
Verticals
Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing
Company Stage
Series A
Total Amount Raised
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Wisper - timeline of key events

Wisper - financials
| Fiscal Year Ended | Dec 31, 2016 | Dec 31, 2017 | Dec 31, 2018 | Dec 31, 2019 | Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (USD) | 1,427,552 | 2,123,082 | 3,115,224 | 3,046,294.9 | 4,050,279 | 8,461,270 | - | - | - |
| % Revenue Growth (YoY) | - | 48.7% | 46.7% | (2.2%) | 33.0% | 108.9% | - | - | - |
| EBITDA (USD) | 86,952 | 207,910 | 387,190 | 232,069.3 | 502,076 | 318,879 | - | - | - |
| Operating Income (USD) | 35,180 | 76,779 | 118,254 | (146,555.4) | 100,681 | (161,450) | - | - | - |
| Operating Margin | 2.5% | 3.6% | 3.8% | (4.8%) | 2.5% | (1.9%) | - | - | - |
| % EBITDA Margin | 6.1% | 9.8% | 12.4% | 7.6% | 12.4% | 3.8% | - | - | - |
| NET Income (USD) | 113,384 | 151,074 | 74,963 | 27,413.8 | (65,307) | 4,723 | - | - | - |
| % Net Margin | 7.9% | 7.1% | 2.4% | 0.9% | (1.6%) | 0.1% | - | - | - |
Wisper - deals
| Deals Type | Deal Status | Target (s) | Deal Date | Investor(s) | Seller(s) | Deal size (Mn) | Enterprise value (Mn) | Post-money valuation (Mn) | EBITDA multiple (x) | Revenue multiple (x) | Lead partner (s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate Carve Out, LP Direct, Trade Sale | Completed | XiVO | - | ||||||||
| Add-on, Trade Sale | Completed | XiVO | - |
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