Private company

Wickr

American software company

Wickr was an American software company based in New York City that was acquired by Amazon Web Services (AWS) in mid-2021. It was known for its instant messaging applications of the same name.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

  • Industrysoftware industry1
  • HeadquartersNew York City1
  • Websitewickr.com
  • Legal formprivately held company1

Wickr was an American software company based in New York City that was acquired by Amazon Web Services (AWS) in mid-2021. It was known for its instant messaging applications of the same name.2

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