# Windmill

> Windmill is a New York-based modern air care brand that redesigned the window air conditioner - and the unglamorous category around it - into sleek, app-connected, energy-efficient products. Founded by brothers Mike and Danny Mayer with third-generation AC expert Ryan Figlia, the company has expanded from a single quiet window unit into a full suite of air care: ACs, medical-grade HEPA air purifiers, fans, and subscription central air filters. With over 100,000 ACs sold and shelf space in Home Depot, Best Buy, and Lowe's, Windmill is betting that clean, comfortable air should look good and feel effortless.

- **Founded:** 2020
- **Headquarters:** New York, New York, United States
- **Founders:** Mike Mayer (Co-Founder & Co-CEO), Danny Mayer (Co-Founder & Co-CEO), Ryan Figlia (Co-Founder (third-generation air conditioning expert))
- **Team size:** ~56 employees (per Apollo/public data)
- **Products:** The Windmill AC, The Windmill Air Purifier / Air Purifier Max, The Windmill Fan / Air Circulator, Central Air Filters (subscription), Bundles & accessories
- **Notable:** Sold over 100,000 air conditioners nationwide, Expanded from a single window AC into a full air care suite (AC, purifier, fan, central filters), Secured shelf space in Home Depot, Best Buy, Lowe's, and P.C. Richard & Son

## Products & services

- **The Windmill AC** — A modern, app- and voice-connected window air conditioner with WhisperTech inverter technology (as quiet as ~42 dB), auto-dimming LEDs, and a sleek front-facing design. Available in 6K, 8K, and 10K BTU sizes.
- **The Windmill Air Purifier / Air Purifier Max** — Air purifiers with 3-in-1 filtration - true medical-grade HEPA, activated carbon, and pre-filter - removing 99.97% of allergens, smoke, dust, and pet dander. The Max model covers up to 1,950 sq ft. Energy Star rated, ultra-quiet, app compatible. From $299.
- **The Windmill Fan / Air Circulator** — A quiet, energy-efficient fan and air circulator designed to pair aesthetically with the rest of the Windmill lineup.
- **Central Air Filters (subscription)** — Whole-home central air filters with an annual auto-refill subscription so filters arrive before they need changing.
- **Bundles & accessories** — Multi-room bundles (All Star, Clean and Cool, Whole Home) combining AC, purifier, and fan, plus winter covers and TaskRabbit-assisted installation.

## Achievements

- Sold over 100,000 air conditioners nationwide
- Expanded from a single window AC into a full air care suite (AC, purifier, fan, central filters)
- Secured shelf space in Home Depot, Best Buy, Lowe's, and P.C. Richard & Son
- Raised roughly $15M in total funding across seed, growth, and Series A rounds
- Energy Star certified ACs and air purifiers using more sustainable R32 refrigerant
- WhisperTech inverter ACs running ~35% more efficiently and as quiet as 42 dB

## Latest updates

- **2024-10** — Closed a $5M Series A co-led by Yeti Capital and Pentland Ventures to build out its air care suite.
- **2024-10** — Launched the Windmill Air Purifier (medical-grade HEPA, from $299) in white, navy, and bamboo finishes.
- **2023** — Released a high-performance air purifier eliminating 99.97% of pollutants.
- **2022** — Introduced WhisperTech ultra-quiet ACs, central air filters, and a smart fan.

## Links

- Website: https://windmillair.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/windmillair
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/windmillair
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/windmillair
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/windmillair/

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Last updated: 2026-06-10