WP Engine

Provides fully-managed WordPress hosting services

Austin, Texas, United States

About WP Engine

WP Engine offers WordPress hosting services that manage all technical aspects of running a WordPress site, allowing clients to focus on their core business. They provide various subscription plans starting at $15 per month and have a WordPress Agency Partner Program for agencies to manage multiple clients. A standout feature is the Page Speed Boost service, which enhances website load times and performance. WP Engine's goal is to be a reliable partner for WordPress hosting by combining hosting, performance optimization, and development tools.

Austin, TexasHeadquarters

2010Year Founded

$282.8MTotal Funding

GROWTH_EQUITY_VCCompany Stage

Consumer Software, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Company Stock Options

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Fertility Treatment Support

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

401(k) Company Match

Disability Insurance

Paid Family and Caregiver’s Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Home Office Stipend

Hybrid Work Options

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Pet Insurance

Professional Development Budget

Risks

Legal battle with Automattic may cause financial and reputational damage.

Ban from WordPress.org limits access to essential WordPress resources.

Criticism from Matt Mullenweg could lead to a loss of customers.

Differentiation

WP Engine offers specialized platforms for Managed and Headless WordPress solutions.

The company provides developer-centric tools like Local and Advanced Custom Fields.

WP Engine's Page Speed Boost enhances website performance and search engine rankings.

Upsides

Growing demand for headless CMS solutions boosts WP Engine's market potential.

AI-driven optimization tools create opportunities for enhanced performance features.

Remote work trends increase the need for secure web hosting solutions.

Funding

Total raised$282.78 M

Latest valuation$194.00 M

StageGROWTH_EQUITY_VC

GROWTH EQUITY VC

12/31/2017

Silver Lake Partners

$250

SERIES C

2/28/2015

North Bridge Venture Partners

$23

$194.00 M

SEED

3/31/2014

Silverton Partners

N/A

$160.0 K

SERIES B

12/31/2013

$15

$75.00 M

SERIES A

10/31/2011

$5.05 M