Guidewheel is a California-based company that offers an AI-powered FactoryOps platform designed to optimize factory operations. The platform provides real-time visibility and alerting across teams, digitizes and automates production reporting, tracks cycle time, improves machine health, and facilitates cross-training of teams. Guidewheel's mission is to empower the world's 10 million factories to reach sustainable peak performance, benefiting both businesses and the planet.
Guidewheel was founded in 2017 by Lauren Dunford, Weston McBride, and Kevin Meyer. Initially known as Safi, the company rebranded to Guidewheel as it expanded its focus from energy tracking to comprehensive factory operations. The company has grown rapidly, driven by its innovative approach to providing real-time data and actionable insights for manufacturers.
Guidewheel has raised a total of $51.9 million over several funding rounds. The most recent Series B round in August 2024 secured $31 million, led by Decarbonization Partners, a partnership between BlackRock and Temasek. Other notable investors include Greycroft, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, and Rethink Impact. This funding has been instrumental in scaling the company's operations and enhancing its platform capabilities.
Guidewheel's core product is its AI-powered FactoryOps platform, which includes several key features:
Guidewheel regularly updates its platform with new features based on customer feedback. Recent updates include enhancements to the Scoreboard and Sidekick features, which now support additional data types such as temperature, pressure, and flow. The platform also introduced a "full screen" mode to keep Scoreboard screens live and prevent them from going to sleep.
Guidewheel prides itself on a culture of integrity, transparency, and continuous improvement. The company values honesty and transparency with customers, investors, and within the team. They are committed to fighting climate change and making a real impact through their work. Guidewheel is a remote-first company and a public benefit corporation, emphasizing its mission-driven approach.
Guidewheel serves hundreds of customers worldwide, including industry leaders like Coca-Cola FEMSA, Igloo, Kimberly Clark, Berry Global, and Myers Industries. The platform is designed to be accessible and scalable, making it suitable for a wide range of manufacturers. Guidewheel's community is built on a foundation of collaboration and continuous improvement, with a strong focus on helping manufacturers achieve sustainable peak performance.
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