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boxouse

DefunctYC W17

San Francisco, US · 2 employees · 2 known investors

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Boxouse was a container-based tiny housing company that designed and built portable, stackable homes from shipping containers with integrated insulation and climate control systems. The company sold individual units and rented them as short-term accommodation, operating approximately 2015-2018.

Construction TechPropTechSmart Home AssistantsReal EstateUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W17)

LILuke Iseman
Luke IsemanCo-Founder2016–2021Luke Iseman founded Boxouse, a container-based housing company, and has since launched other sustainability-focused ventures including Growerbot, Soil IQ, and re:char. He previously served as Director of Hardware at Y Combinator, where he worked with hardware founders.
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Heather Stewart

Investors · 2

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corporate structure
Boxouse Incorporated

Frequently asked questions

What does boxouse do?
Boxouse was a container-based tiny housing company that designed and built portable, stackable homes from shipping containers with integrated insulation and climate control systems. The company sold individual units and rented them as short-term accommodation, operating approximately 2015-2018.
Who founded boxouse?
boxouse was founded by Luke Iseman.
Who are boxouse's investors?
boxouse's investors include Y Combinator, Investo Capital.
Where is boxouse headquartered?
boxouse is headquartered in San Francisco, US.