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Founder Associate

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Wheely

Wheely

201-500 employees

Luxury chauffeur service for premium travel

Automotive & Transportation

Mid

London, UK

In-person culture with flexible working hours and work from home when needed.

Category
Project Management
Strategy Development
Business & Strategy
Requirements
  • 2-4 years of experience in either top-tier investment banking, private equity, strategy consulting or a fast-growing technology company
  • STEM or other highly quantitative degree from a globally recognised university
  • Proactive self-starter who thrives in ambiguity; who can work out ideas from scratch, and then execute effectively
  • Fast learner who loves to take responsibility with the ability to deliver strong results and impact business decisions
Responsibilities
  • Build scale-up infrastructure. The Founder Office team designs the key company management infrastructure, and hires the teams to manage the following key processes, e.g.: Performance management, Compensation, Hiring practices and philosophy, Organisational design, Goal setting and KPI planning, Strategy setting
  • Drive special initiatives. Generalist talent to throw at special projects or emergencies (such as funding rounds or product performance issues)
  • Oversee business areas. “extra pair of eyes” to keep detailed watch on the performance of our key business areas. Each member of the Founder Office is assigned business areas to oversee, to provide insights to the Founder.

Wheely offers a premium chauffeur service in the luxury ride-hailing market, catering to clients who desire a more refined travel experience. The service allows users to book single or multiple luxury vehicles, such as the Mercedes Benz V Class, either on demand or in advance, making it especially popular for airport transfers. Chauffeurs are highly professional, dressed in suits and ties, and provide personalized touches to enhance the travel experience. Wheely stands out from competitors by offering a fixed pricing model, which eliminates fare fluctuations and appeals to clients looking for predictability in their travel costs. The company aims to provide a seamless, comfortable, and elegant transportation option for business professionals and high-net-worth individuals in major cities.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$58M

Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

Founded

2010

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

6%

1 year growth

13%

2 year growth

32%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Wheely's expansion into Dubai signals strong growth potential in high-demand luxury markets.
  • The new membership program could enhance customer loyalty and provide a steady revenue stream.
  • Relocating headquarters to London positions Wheely favorably for further European expansion and regulatory stability.

What critics are saying

  • The luxury ride-hailing market is niche and may limit Wheely's scalability compared to broader services like Uber.
  • International expansion efforts could face challenges from local regulations and established competitors.

What makes Wheely unique

  • Wheely offers a bespoke, five-star chauffeur service with highly professional drivers, setting it apart from traditional ride-sharing services like Uber.
  • The fixed pricing model eliminates fare fluctuations, making it particularly appealing for pre-planned journeys such as airport transfers.
  • Wheely's focus on luxury and personalized touches, such as chauffeurs meeting clients at arrivals and opening doors, caters to high-net-worth individuals and business professionals.

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