Wishi
| Founded | Israel (2011) |
|---|---|
| Founder | Hila Angel Lia Kislev |
Number of locations | Tel Aviv, New York City and San Francisco |
| Website | www |
WiShi (Wear it, Share it) is a community powered fashion website and mobile application.[1] Members upload their clothing items and accessories to create collages of outfits to recommend and share with the online WiShi community.[2] WiShi also acts as an affiliate marketplace where users may purchase items included in recommended outfits.[3]
History[edit]
Hila Angel and Lia Kislev founded WiShi in 2011[3] and launched their first prototype later that year. In September 2012 the company completed its first round of seed funding for venture capital from Jerusalem Venture Partners (JVP), headquartered in Jerusalem, for an undisclosed amount. The initial investment was for the development of the product with a launch in the United States. WiShi remained in Jerusalem at Jerusalem Venture Partners headquarters and incubator program until April 2014.[citation needed]
WiShi was named one of Israel's top 20 hottest start-ups of 2013 by Business Insider[4] and was named a consumer start-up to watch by TechCrunch.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ "Made in Israel'". The Jerusalem Post. 2013-12-26. Retrieved 23 May 2014.
- ^ "Check Out This New App Wishi That Solves The Classic Nothing To Wear Problem". Elite Daily. Retrieved 23 May 2014.
- ^ a b Daniel, Robert (April 1, 2014). "New startup Wishi promises 'crowdstyling' for clothes". USA Today. Retrieved 23 May 2014.
- ^ Bort, Julie (May 8, 2013). "The 20 Hottest Startups From Israel". Business Insider. Retrieved 23 May 2014.
- ^ "As Rumors Of A $1BN Exit Swirl Around Waze, What Effect Will It Have On Israel". TechCrunch. Retrieved 23 May 2014.