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'''Wrike, Inc.''' is a privately held [[wikipedia:Project_management|project management]] [[wikipedia:Application_service_provider|application service provider]] based in [[wikipedia:San_Jose,_California|San Jose]], [[wikipedia:California|California]]. The country was founded in 2006 by entrepreneur Andrew Filev, and currently has offices in San Jose, San Diego, and Dublin, Ireland.
'''Wrike, Inc.''' is a privately held [[project management]] [[application service provider]] based in [[San Jose, California|San Jose]], [[California]]. Wrike's primary product (also called Wrike) is an online tool for [[project management]] and work collaboration. It enables its users to manage and track projects, deadlines, schedules, and other workflow processes. It also allows users to collaborate with one another. The application is available in English, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Italian, Japanese and Russian. The primary goal of the software is to help streamline workflow and allow companies to focus on core tasks.<ref name="Forbes01">{{cite news | last=Rogers| first=Bruce| title =Andrew Filev's Wrike Wants to Bring Project Management and Collaboration to the Masses| newspaper =| location = | pages = | language = | publisher = ''[[Forbes (magazine)|Forbes]]''| date =15 October 2014| url =http://www.forbes.com/sites/brucerogers/2014/10/15/andrew-filevs-wrike-wants-to-bring-project-management-and-collaboration-to-the-masses/| accessdate =10 June 2015}}</ref><ref name="In2">{{cite news|last= |first= |title=Andrew Filev, Wrike: In the business of managing projects |newspaper= |location= |pages= |language= |publisher=In2up |date=17 August 2012 |url=http://www.in2up.com/startup-of-the-week/andrew-filev-wrike-in-the-business-of-managing-projects/ |accessdate=10 June 2015 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121024042813/http://www.in2up.com/startup-of-the-week/andrew-filev-wrike-in-the-business-of-managing-projects/ |archivedate=October 24, 2012 }}</ref>


==History==
==History==


Wrike was founded in 2006 by Andrew Filev. Filev initially self-funded the company before obtaining investor funding later on<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/brucerogers/2014/10/15/andrew-filevs-wrike-wants-to-bring-project-management-and-collaboration-to-the-masses/#75ed8f035dd6|title=Andrew Filev's Wrike Wants to Bring Project Management and Collaboration to the Masses|last=Rogers|first=Bruce|work=Forbes|access-date=2017-05-19}}</ref>. Wrike released the [[wikipedia:Software_release_life_cycle#Beta|beta version]] of it’s software (which is also called Wrike) in December 2006, and publicly debuted the application that month at the Le Web 3 conference in Paris, where it won the prize for the B2B category<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.wrike.com/blog/the-leweb3-winner-of-the-start-up-competition/|title=The LeWeb3 winner of the start-up competition|date=2006-12-12|work=Blog Wrike|access-date=2017-05-19|language=en-US}}</ref>. They then launched a new "Enterprise" platform aimed at larger businesses in December 2013<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://social.techcrunch.com/2013/12/17/wrike-launches-enterprise-platform-for-project-management-and-a-data-driven-business-world/|title=Wrike Launches Enterprise Platform For Project Management And A Data Driven Business World|last=Williams|first=Alex|website=TechCrunch|access-date=2017-05-19}}</ref>. In 2016 Wrike  launched a datacenter in Europe to host data in compliance with local privacy regulations<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.businessworld.ie/news/Wrike-continues-European-expansion-with-new-Dublin-office-566268.html|title=Wrike continues European expansion with new Dublin office General,Technology, news for Ireland, FDI,Ireland,|website=www.businessworld.ie|language=en|access-date=2017-05-19}}</ref>. In July of the same year Wrike announced the launch of Wrike for Marketers, their first move into verticalized solutions. The product was designed around the typical marketing workflow, which often revolves around briefs, requests, assignments, reviews and approvals<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://social.techcrunch.com/2016/07/15/wrike-launches-project-management-tool-for-marketers/|title=Wrike launches project management tool for marketers|last=Lardinois|first=Frederic|website=TechCrunch|access-date=2017-05-19}}</ref>.
Wrike was founded in 2006 by Andrew Filev. Filev initially self-funded the company before obtaining investor funding later on.<ref name="Forbes01"/> Wrike released the [[Software release life cycle#Beta|beta version]] of the Wrike product in December 2006. The product was initially integrated with [[email]], enabling users to keep track of schedules, deadlines, and tasks via email messages.<ref name="CNET">{{cite news | last=Needleman| first=Rafe| title =Wrike harnesses e-mail for collaboration| newspaper =| location = | pages = | language = | publisher = [[CNET]]| date =13 December 2006| url =http://www.cnet.com/au/news/wrike-harnesses-e-mail-for-collaboration/| accessdate =10 June 2015}}</ref><ref name="Entre01">{{cite news | last=Kooser| first=Amanda C.| title =Helpful Hub| newspaper =| location = | pages = | language = | publisher = ''[[Entrepreneur (magazine)|Entrepreneur]]''| date =31 March 2007| url =http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/175800| accessdate =10 June 2015}}</ref> In June 2007, the company released a full, professional version of the application. The app provided two-way email integration, offered 9 predefined workflow groups (e.g. Customers, By Project, Personal, etc.), and accommodated between 5 and 50 users at any given time.<ref name="PCW01">{{cite news | last=Morochove| first=Richard| title =Project Management Lite: Basecamp and Wrike| newspaper =| location = | pages = | language = | publisher = ''[[PC World]]''| date =23 July 2007| url =http://www.pcworld.com/article/134816/article.html| accessdate =10 June 2015}}</ref> In August 2008, Wrike released an "Enterprise" version of the software that included the ability to create task dependencies based on [[Gantt charts]].<ref name="Center">{{cite news|last=Stern |first=Allen |title=Wrike Launches Enterprise Hosted Project Management Tool |newspaper= |location= |pages= |language= |publisher=CenterNetworks |date=4 August 2008 |url=http://www.centernetworks.com/wrike-enterprise-project-management |accessdate=10 June 2015 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120215023334/http://www.centernetworks.com/wrike-enterprise-project-management |archivedate=February 15, 2012 }}</ref><ref name="Lawyer">{{cite news | last=Skiff| first=Sara| title =Intervals, Wrike, and OnStage: Read Our Exclusive Report| newspaper =| location = | pages = | language = | publisher =TechnoLawyer| date =7 May 2008| url =http://blog.technolawyer.com/2008/05/intervals-wrike.html| accessdate =10 June 2015}}</ref>


== Investments ==
In 2009, Wrike synchronized tasks with [[Google]]'s [[Android (operating system)|Android]] devices and [[Windows Mobile]] devices.<ref name="Giga01">{{cite news | last=Tofel| first=Kevin C.| title =Wrike Adds Synchronized Tasks for Windows Mobile| newspaper =| location = | pages = | language = | publisher = [[Gigaom]]| date =22 May 2009| url =https://gigaom.com/2009/05/22/wrike-adds-synchronized-tasks-for-windows-mobile/| accessdate =10 June 2015}}</ref> In 2010, Wrike integrated its services with [[Google Docs]].<ref name="Docs">{{cite news | last=| first=| title =Creating Online Documents in Wrike? It’s Easy with Google Docs Built-in!| newspaper =| location = | pages = | language = | publisher =Wrike| date =14 April 2010| url =https://www.wrike.com/blog/creating-online-documents-in-wrike-its-easy-with-google-docs-built-in/| accessdate =23 June 2015}}</ref> Later that year, the application also added an activity stream that offered real-time updates of information and chat functions.<ref name="VB01">{{cite news | last=Barbierri| first=Cody| title =Wrike merges project management with activity streams| newspaper =| location = | pages = | language = | publisher = [[VentureBeat]]| date =2 June 2010| url =http://venturebeat.com/2010/06/02/wrike-activity-stream/| accessdate =10 June 2015}}</ref> In October 2010, Wrike released a brand new version of the software with an integrated social function. The new version kept the activity stream and added other social features like a "Dashboard" and a "Follow" feature.<ref name="Giga02">{{cite news | last=Mackie| first=Simon| title =Project Management App Wrike Gets Social | newspaper =| location = | pages = | language = | publisher = [[Gigaom]]| date =28 October 2010| url =https://gigaom.com/2010/10/28/project-management-app-wrike-gets-social/| accessdate =10 June 2015}}</ref> In December 2010, Wrike released an [[API]], allowing third-party developers to create their own apps to synchronize with the Wrike framework.<ref name="TC01">{{cite news | last=Rao| first=Leena| title =Project Management Tool Wrike Opens Up API| newspaper =| location = | pages = | language = | publisher = [[TechCrunch]]| date =15 December 2010| url =http://techcrunch.com/2010/12/15/project-management-tool-wrike-opens-up-api/| accessdate =10 June 2015}}</ref>
After bootstrapping the company for nearly 7 years, Wrike secured $10 million in investment funding from [[wikipedia:Bain_Capital|Bain Capital]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://allthingsd.com/20131001/wrike-raises-10m-from-bain-capital-for-project-management-tools/|title=Wrike Raises $10M From Bain Capital for Project Management Tools|work=AllThingsD|access-date=2017-05-19|language=en-us}}</ref> in October 2013. In May 2015, the company secured $15 million in a new round of funding. Investors included [[wikipedia:Scale_Venture_Partners|Scale Venture Partners]], DCM Ventures, and Bain Capital. At that time, Wrike had 8,000 customers, 200 employees, and 30,000 new users each month<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://social.techcrunch.com/2015/05/06/work-management-platform-wrike-raises-15m-series-b-round/|title=Work Management Platform Wrike Raises $15M Series B Round|last=Lardinois|first=Frederic|website=TechCrunch|access-date=2017-05-19}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://venturebeat.com/2015/05/06/task-management-app-wrike-takes-on-15m-as-enterprise-revenue-growth-continues/|title=Task management app Wrike takes on $15M as enterprise revenue growth continues|date=2015-05-06|website=VentureBeat|access-date=2017-05-19}}</ref>


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==Software==
In 2011, Wrike released mobile apps for the [[iPhone]], [[iPad]], and [[BlackBerry]] devices. The app was free for Wrike users.<ref name="Giga03">{{cite news | last=Mackie| first=Simon| title =Project Management Tool Wrike Gets New Mobile Apps | newspaper =| location = | pages = | language = | publisher = [[Gigaom]]| date =8 February 2011| url =https://gigaom.com/2011/02/08/project-management-tool-wrike-gets-new-mobile-apps/| accessdate =10 June 2015}}</ref> They also integrated the software with the [[Google Apps Marketplace]] and [[Jive (software)|Jive]] in 2011.<ref name="Giga04">{{cite news | last=Griffith| first=Terri| title =Wrike’s Project Management Tool Goes Freemium| newspaper =| location = | pages = | language = | publisher = [[Gigaom]]| date =9 November 2011| url =https://gigaom.com/2011/11/09/wrike%E2%80%99s-project-management-tool-goes-freemium/| accessdate =10 June 2015}}</ref> In May 2012, the company released a free version of the browser app. The free version of the software allowed users to create and assign tasks, mark tasks "complete," and attach files (among other features).<ref name="TC02">{{cite news | last=Ha| first=Anthony| title =Wrike Releases A Free Version Of Its Project Management App| newspaper =| location = | pages = | language = | publisher = [[TechCrunch]]| date =30 May 2012| url =http://techcrunch.com/2012/05/30/wrike-free/| accessdate =10 June 2015}}</ref> Wrike raised $1 million in funding from [[England]]-based TMT Investments in June 2012. At that time, Wrike counted [[Capgemini]], [[Kraft Foods]], [[Salesforce.com]], and [[Holiday Inn]] among its clients.<ref name="DOW">{{cite news | last=Kolodny| first=Lora| title =Wrike Raises $1M to Make its Project Collaboration Software Even More Viral | newspaper =| location = | pages = | language = | publisher = [[Dow Jones & Company]]| date =13 June 2012| url =http://pevc.dowjones.com/article?an=DJFVW00020120613e86dwufiq&from=alert&pid=32&ReturnUrl=http%3a%2f%2fpevc.dowjones.com%2farticle%3fan%3dDJFVW00020120613e86dwufiq%26from%3dalert%26pid%3d32| accessdate =10 June 2015}}</ref>


Wrike provides SaaS platform for project management and collaboration. The [[Wrike (software)|software]] is aimed at streamlining workflow, coordinating team actions, and ensuring the visibility of work processes for participants and managers. 
In September 2012, Wrike integrated a [[Collaborative real-time editor|collaborative real-time text editor]] into its software.<ref name="TC03">{{cite news | last=Finley| first=Klint| title =Etherpad Now Baked Into Social Project Management App Wrike| newspaper =| location = | pages = | language = | publisher = [[TechCrunch]]| date =26 September 2012| url =http://techcrunch.com/2012/09/26/etherpad-now-baked-into-social-project-management-app-wrike/| accessdate =10 June 2015}}</ref> The following month, they released a plugin for [[Apple Mail]], their first native product for the [[Mac OS]].<ref name="Pando">{{cite news | last=Mott| first=Nathaniel| title =Wrike brings its email supplement to the Mac| newspaper =| location = | pages = | language = | publisher = [[PandoDaily]]| date =15 October 2012| url =http://pando.com/2012/10/15/wrike-brings-its-email-supplement-to-the-mac/| accessdate =10 June 2015}}</ref> In November of that year, Wrike released updated versions of its Android, iOS, and browser apps.<ref name="TNW">{{cite news | last=Sawers| first=Paul| title =Fresh from its $1m funding round, Wrike takes its social project management tool to iOS and Android| newspaper =| location = | pages = | language = | publisher = The Next Web| date =5 November 2012| url =http://thenextweb.com/apps/2012/11/05/fresh-from-its-1m-funding-round-wrike-takes-its-collaborative-project-management-tool-to-ios-and-android/| accessdate =10 June 2015}}</ref> The Wrike Android and iOS apps were equipped with the interactive timeline (in the form of Gantt charts) that was common on the browser app in March 2013.<ref name="TC04">{{cite news | last=Williams| first=Alex| title =Wrike Launches A Mobile Gantt Chart With Syncing So Everyone Can See The Latest Updates| newspaper =| location = | pages = | language = | publisher = [[TechCrunch]]| date =8 March 2013| url =http://techcrunch.com/2013/03/08/wrike-launches-a-mobile-gantt-chart-with-syncing-so-everyone-can-see-the-latest-updates/| accessdate =10 June 2015}}</ref> In October 2013, Wrike secured $10 million in investment funding from [[Bain Capital]].<ref name="ATD">{{cite news | last=Gannes| first=Liz| title =Wrike Raises $10M From Bain Capital for Project Management Tools| newspaper =| location = | pages = | language = | publisher = [[All Things Digital]]| date =1 October 2013| url =http://allthingsd.com/20131001/wrike-raises-10m-from-bain-capital-for-project-management-tools/| accessdate =10 June 2015}}</ref> They then launched a new "Enterprise" platform aimed at larger businesses in December 2013.<ref name="TC07">{{cite news | last=Williams| first=Alex| title =Wrike Launches Enterprise Platform For Project Management And A Data Driven Business World| newspaper =| location = | pages = | language = | publisher = [[TechCrunch]]| date =17 December 2013| url =http://techcrunch.com/2013/12/17/wrike-launches-enterprise-platform-for-project-management-and-a-data-driven-business-world/| accessdate =10 June 2015}}</ref> In 2014, Wrike added new workflow tools and customization options to its platform.<ref name="TC06">{{cite news | last=Lardinois| first=Frederic| title =Wrike Brings Deep Customization Options To Its Project Management Service| newspaper =| location = | pages = | language = | publisher = [[TechCrunch]]| date =15 December 2014| url =https://www.linkedin.com/in/tompillen| accessdate =10 June 2015}}</ref><ref name="TC05">{{cite news | last=Lardinois| first=Frederic| title =Project Management Platform Wrike Challenges Asana With New Workflow Tools| newspaper =| location = | pages = | language = | publisher = [[TechCrunch]]| date =29 July 2014| url =http://techcrunch.com/2014/07/29/project-management-platform-wrike-hopes-to-challenge-assana-with-new-workflow-tools/| accessdate =10 June 2015}}</ref> In May 2015, the company secured $15 million in a new round of funding. Investors included [[Scale Venture Partners]], DCM Ventures, and Bain Capital. At that time, Wrike had 8,000 customers, 200 employees, and 30,000 new users each month.<ref name="TC08">{{cite news | last=Lardinois| first=Frederic| title =Work Management Platform Wrike Raises $15M Series B Round| newspaper =| location = | pages = | language = | publisher = [[TechCrunch]]| date =6 May 2015| url =http://techcrunch.com/2015/05/06/work-management-platform-wrike-raises-15m-series-b-round/| accessdate =23 June 2015}}</ref><ref name="VB02">{{cite news | last=Novet| first=Jordan| title =Task management app Wrike takes on $15M as enterprise revenue growth continues| newspaper =| location = | pages = | language = | publisher = [[VentureBeat]]| date =6 May 2015| url =http://venturebeat.com/2015/05/06/task-management-app-wrike-takes-on-15m-as-enterprise-revenue-growth-continues/| accessdate =10 June 2015}}</ref>


It's primary features include task management, timeline, resource management, real-time reports, file sharing, requests, and time tracking<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.getapp.com/project-management-planning-software/a/wrike/|title=Wrike Pricing, Features, Reviews & Comparison of Alternatives|work=GetApp|access-date=2017-05-19|language=en}}</ref>. As of 2016, it was used by over 12,000 companies<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://social.techcrunch.com/2016/07/15/wrike-launches-project-management-tool-for-marketers/|title=Wrike launches project management tool for marketers|last=Lardinois|first=Frederic|website=TechCrunch|access-date=2017-05-19}}</ref>.
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==Software==

== Offices ==
Wrike's headquarter is situated in San Jose, California, where the company moved in February of 2016 announcing 150 jobs over the following 3 years<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/technology/sdut-wrike-bain-capital-software-san-diego-scale-2016feb29-story.html|title=Software outfit Wrike expands in San Diego|last=Freeman|first=Mike|work=sandiegouniontribune.com|access-date=2017-05-19|language=en-US}}</ref>[http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/technology/sdut-wrike-bain-capital-software-san-diego-scale-2016feb29-story.html .]


In June of 2015, Wrike announced the opening of a new office in Dublin, Ireland and plans to create fifty jobs there over the next two years<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.siliconrepublic.com/jobs/wrike-to-create-50-new-jobs-at-european-hq-in-dublin|title=Wrike to create 50 new jobs in Dublin|last=Kennedy|first=John|date=2015-06-29|work=Silicon Republic|access-date=2017-05-19|language=en-GB}}</ref>. In October of 2016, that estimate was bumped to 80 jobs<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.siliconrepublic.com/jobs/wrike-jobs-dublin|title=Software firm has the Wrike stuff to create 30 new jobs|last=Kennedy|first=John|date=2016-10-21|work=Silicon Republic|access-date=2017-05-19|language=en-GB}}</ref>.
Wrike is a collaborative project management software designed to manage workflow for companies and organizations of varying sizes. The software is offered in four different tiers: Free, Professional, Business and Enterprise.<ref name="PCW02">{{cite news | last=Perez| first=Juan Carlos| title =Wrike boosts reporting capabilities of its social project management software| newspaper =| location = | pages = | language = | publisher = ''[[PC World]]''| date =5 September 2014| url =http://www.pcworld.com/article/2603720/wrike-boosts-reporting-capabilities-of-its-social-project-management-software.html| accessdate =10 June 2015}}</ref> The Free version is the least expansive, offering the ability to create tasks, assign tasks, mark tasks complete, and attach files. The Free version allows an unlimited number of collaborators to use the service, while 5 "power users" can create, assign, and access tasks. The Professional version offers access to Gantt charts, time-tracking, a drag-and-drop interface,<ref name="TC02"/> API compatibility, and more.<ref name="TC06"/><ref name="TC01"/> The Enterprise version offers real-time data and analysis and the ability to assign users into multiple specified work groups (among many other features).<ref name="TC07"/> Wrike can also be found on iOS and Android devices.<ref name="Giga03"/>


Wrike also has offices in St.-Petersburg, Russia, and Kiev, Ukraine<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.siliconrepublic.com/jobs/wrike-to-create-50-new-jobs-at-european-hq-in-dublin|title=Wrike to create 50 new jobs in Dublin|last=Kennedy|first=John|date=2015-06-29|work=Silicon Republic|access-date=2017-05-19|language=en-GB}}</ref>.
Virtually all versions of the software feature an activity stream that updates users on any activity performed by other users in specified work groups. Social features are also embedded into Wrike's software.<ref name="Giga02"/> Wrike is also integrated with a number of other software products including Google Apps, [[Microsoft Outlook]], [[Microsoft Excel]], [[Microsoft Project]], [[Google Drive]], [[Dropbox (service)|Dropbox]], Apple Mail, [[Box (company)|Box]], [[IBM Connections]], and others.<ref name="PCW02"/>


==Recognition and awards==
==Recognition and awards==


* 2006 - Le Web 3 Prize in [[Business-to-business|B2B]] category<ref name="LeWeb">{{cite news | last=| first=| title =Share your Plans with Wrike – LeWeb3 Startup Winner| newspaper =| location = | pages = | language = | publisher = Scoutness| date =13 December 2006| url =http://scoutness.com/share-your-plans-with-wrike-leweb3-startup-winner/| accessdate =10 June 2015}}</ref>
* 2008 - ''[[eWeek]]'' Excellence Award in Productivity Applications category<ref name="LeWeb2">{{cite news | last=Donston| first=Debra| title =And the winners are ...| newspaper =| location = | pages = | language = | publisher =''[[eWeek]]''| date =9 June 2008| url =http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Security/eWEEK-Excellence-Awards-Honorees-Reflect-New-IT-Computing-Trends-Challenges/1| accessdate =10 June 2015}}</ref>
* 2009 - [[Red Herring (magazine)|''Red Herring'']]'s Top 100 Global Company Award<ref name="Crunch">{{cite news | last=| first=| title =Wrike| newspaper =| location = | pages = | language = | publisher =[[CrunchBase]]| date =2015| url =https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/wrike| accessdate =10 June 2015}}</ref>
* 2009 - [[Red Herring (magazine)|''Red Herring'']]'s Top 100 Global Company Award<ref name="Crunch">{{cite news | last=| first=| title =Wrike| newspaper =| location = | pages = | language = | publisher =[[CrunchBase]]| date =2015| url =https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/wrike| accessdate =10 June 2015}}</ref>
* 2015 - Listed in by Deloitte’s 2015 Technology Fast 500TM Ranking<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www2.deloitte.com/content/dam/Deloitte/us/Documents/technology-media-telecommunications/Technology-Fast-500-Winners-Ranking-List.pdf|title=Deloitte's 2015 Technology Fast 500 Rating|last=|first=|date=|website=|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=May 19, 2017}}</ref>
* 2011 - SenchaCon Contest (Third Place)<ref name="Sencha">{{cite news | last=Pearce| first=James| title =SenchaCon 2011 Contest Winners| newspaper =| location = | pages = | language = | publisher =Sencha| date =27 October 2011| url =http://www.sencha.com/blog/senchacon-2011-contest-winners/| accessdate =10 June 2015}}</ref>
* 2011 - Finalist in the American Business Awards in the category “Computer Software – New Version.”<ref name="ABA">{{cite news | last=| first=| title =New Product Awards & Product Management Category Honorees | newspaper =| location = | pages = | language = | publisher =[[Stevie Awards]]| date =2011| url =http://www.stevieawards.com/pubs/awards/403_2646_21015.cfm| accessdate =10 June 2015}}</ref>
* 2014 - Named "Cool Vendor" by [[Gartner]]<ref name="Forbes02">{{cite news | last=Kepes| first=Ben| title =With New Series B, Wrike Aims To Be The Anti-Slack Or Box| newspaper =| location = | pages = | language = | publisher = ''[[Forbes (magazine)|Forbes]]''| date =6 May 2015| url =http://www.forbes.com/sites/benkepes/2015/05/06/with-new-series-b-wrike-aims-to-be-the-anti-slack-or-box/| accessdate =10 June 2015}}</ref>
* 2015 - Named one of the "Best Places to Work" by ''[[American City Business Journals|San Francisco Business Times/Silicon Valley Business Journal]]''<ref name="BIZ">{{cite news | last=Cooper| first=Julia| title =Best Places to Work 2015 finalists: Smallest companies| newspaper =[[American City Business Journals|San Francisco Business Times/Silicon Valley Business Journal]]| location = | pages = | language = | publisher = | date =16 March 2015| url =http://www.bizjournals.com/sanfrancisco/blog/2015/03/best-places-work-2015-finalist-smallest-company.html| accessdate =23 June 2015}}</ref>
* 2015 - Named one of the "Best Places to Work" by ''[[American City Business Journals|San Francisco Business Times/Silicon Valley Business Journal]]''<ref name="BIZ">{{cite news | last=Cooper| first=Julia| title =Best Places to Work 2015 finalists: Smallest companies| newspaper =[[American City Business Journals|San Francisco Business Times/Silicon Valley Business Journal]]| location = | pages = | language = | publisher = | date =16 March 2015| url =http://www.bizjournals.com/sanfrancisco/blog/2015/03/best-places-work-2015-finalist-smallest-company.html| accessdate =23 June 2015}}</ref>


Revision as of 15:33, 19 May 2017

Wrike
Developer(s)Wrike, Inc.
Initial release2006
Operating systemWeb, iOS, Android
Available inEnglish, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Italian, Japanese and Russian
TypeProject management, task management, work management
Websitewww.wrike.com

Wrike, Inc. is a privately held project management application service provider based in San Jose, California. The country was founded in 2006 by entrepreneur Andrew Filev, and currently has offices in San Jose, San Diego, and Dublin, Ireland.

History

Wrike was founded in 2006 by Andrew Filev. Filev initially self-funded the company before obtaining investor funding later on[2]. Wrike released the beta version of it’s software (which is also called Wrike) in December 2006, and publicly debuted the application that month at the Le Web 3 conference in Paris, where it won the prize for the B2B category[3]. They then launched a new "Enterprise" platform aimed at larger businesses in December 2013[4]. In 2016 Wrike  launched a datacenter in Europe to host data in compliance with local privacy regulations[5]. In July of the same year Wrike announced the launch of Wrike for Marketers, their first move into verticalized solutions. The product was designed around the typical marketing workflow, which often revolves around briefs, requests, assignments, reviews and approvals[6].

Investments

After bootstrapping the company for nearly 7 years, Wrike secured $10 million in investment funding from Bain Capital[7] in October 2013. In May 2015, the company secured $15 million in a new round of funding. Investors included Scale Venture Partners, DCM Ventures, and Bain Capital. At that time, Wrike had 8,000 customers, 200 employees, and 30,000 new users each month[8] [9]

Software

Wrike provides SaaS platform for project management and collaboration. The software is aimed at streamlining workflow, coordinating team actions, and ensuring the visibility of work processes for participants and managers. 

It's primary features include task management, timeline, resource management, real-time reports, file sharing, requests, and time tracking[10]. As of 2016, it was used by over 12,000 companies[11].

Offices

Wrike's headquarter is situated in San Jose, California, where the company moved in February of 2016 announcing 150 jobs over the following 3 years[12].

In June of 2015, Wrike announced the opening of a new office in Dublin, Ireland and plans to create fifty jobs there over the next two years[13]. In October of 2016, that estimate was bumped to 80 jobs[14].

Wrike also has offices in St.-Petersburg, Russia, and Kiev, Ukraine[15].

Recognition and awards

See also

References

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  8. ^ Lardinois, Frederic. "Work Management Platform Wrike Raises $15M Series B Round". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2017-05-19.
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  12. ^ Freeman, Mike. "Software outfit Wrike expands in San Diego". sandiegouniontribune.com. Retrieved 2017-05-19.
  13. ^ Kennedy, John (2015-06-29). "Wrike to create 50 new jobs in Dublin". Silicon Republic. Retrieved 2017-05-19.
  14. ^ Kennedy, John (2016-10-21). "Software firm has the Wrike stuff to create 30 new jobs". Silicon Republic. Retrieved 2017-05-19.
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