Whirl
Whirl was a South San Francisco-based company specializing in biometric payment terminals for the retail industry, offering secure and rapid transactions using fingerprint technology.
Company Overview of Whirl
Whirl is a company based in South San Francisco, CA, USA, specializing in the B2B sector with a focus on the retail industry. The company was launched on April 30, 2014, and aimed to revolutionize payment methods by introducing a proprietary payment terminal that enables transactions with a fingerprint in just 1 second. Whirl participated in Y Combinator's S14 batch.
Whirl's Proprietary Payment Terminal
Whirl introduced a pioneering payment terminal that allows for payments to be conducted using biometric technology. The device is designed to be the fastest and most secure payment method available, completing transactions with just a single press to the terminal. The fingerprint-based payment process is completed in merely one second, providing a quick and efficient checkout experience for retail customers.
Industry and Sector: Whirl
Whirl operates within the B2B sector, with a specific focus on the retail sub-industry. The company's innovative technologies were designed to provide solutions aimed at retail environments, particularly targeting transactions and payment processing. By leveraging biometric technology, Whirl sought to enhance the efficiency and security of retail payments.
Y Combinator S14 Batch Participation
Whirl was part of the Y Combinator's S14 batch. This involvement with Y Combinator provided the company with the opportunity to develop and refine its product in a highly supportive startup ecosystem. Y Combinator is known for accelerating the growth of startups by offering mentorship, resources, and funding opportunities.
Geographical Presence of Whirl
Whirl was headquartered in South San Francisco, CA, USA, and its services were available across the United States of America and the broader America/Canada region. Despite its focused geographical presence, Whirl aimed to make a significant impact on the retail payment processing industry within these regions.