Backpack
YC S14New York City, US · 2 employees · 9 known investors
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.
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S14)
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Fahim AzizinFounder/CEOM
Investors · 9
Loup VenturesMinneapolis
Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K
Collab CapitalreportedAtlanta · $500K – $750K
Genius GuildreportedChicago · $10K – $100K
HopelabreportedSan Francisco
PACE Healthcare CapitalreportedChicago · $1M – $4M
Portland Seed FundreportedPortland · $25K
Rethink EducationreportedWhite Plains
TechstarsreportedBoulder · $220K
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- 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 Loup Ventures, Y Combinator, Collab Capital, Genius Guild, Hopelab, PACE Healthcare Capital, Portland Seed Fund, Rethink Education and 1 more.
- Where is Backpack headquartered?
- Backpack is headquartered in New York City, US.