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Backpack

YC S14

New York City, US · 2 employees · 12 known investors

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Backpack is a peer-to-peer platform that connects travelers with shoppers, allowing travelers to earn money by purchasing and transporting items abroad while shoppers access products from overseas at lower costs by avoiding traditional shipping.

ConsumerMarketplacesMarketplaceInternationalUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S14)

FAFahim Aziz
Fahim AzizFounder
AF
Armani FerranteFounder
TY
Tristan YverFounder

Investors · 12

Loup Ventureslisted by Loup VenturesMinneapolis
Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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Collab CapitalreportedAtlanta · $500K – $750K

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Core Venture CapitalreportedLos Angeles · $1M – $5M

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Genius GuildreportedChicago · $10K – $100K

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HashedreportedSeoul

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HopelabreportedSan Francisco

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PACE Healthcare CapitalreportedChicago · $1M – $4M

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Portland Seed FundreportedPortland · $25K

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Rethink EducationreportedWhite Plains

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TechstarsreportedBoulder · $220K

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Frequently asked questions

What does Backpack do?
Backpack is a peer-to-peer platform that connects travelers with shoppers, allowing travelers to earn money by purchasing and transporting items abroad while shoppers access products from overseas at lower costs by avoiding traditional shipping.
Who founded Backpack?
Backpack was founded by Fahim Aziz.
Who are Backpack's investors?
Backpack's investors include Deepwater Asset Management, Loup Ventures, Y Combinator, Collab Capital, Core Venture Capital, Genius Guild, Hashed, Hopelab and 4 more.
Where is Backpack headquartered?
Backpack is headquartered in New York City, US.