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BufferBox

AcquiredYC S12

Waterloo, CA · Founded 2011 · 2 employees · 3 known investors

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BufferBox builds automated kiosks that allow parcel carriers and recipients to manage package delivery outside of standard home delivery hours, reducing failed deliveries and operational costs.

ConsumerE-commerceCanadaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S12)

BufferBox was founded in 2011 by Mike McCauley, Jay Shah, and Aditya Bali.

MMMike McCauley
Mike McCauleyCofounder2010–2012Mike McCauley is a cofounder of BufferBox (acquired by Google) and holds an engineering degree from the University of Waterloo. He is now an early-stage investor through Garage Capital, co-managed with the cofounders of Vidyard, with a portfolio spanning over 40 Y Combinator-backed companies.
JSJay Shah
Jay ShahCo-Founder2010–2014Jay Shah previously co-founded BufferBox, which was acquired by Google. He is now working on developing AI-native phones designed for children that emphasize family connectivity and safe access to AI models.
ABAditya Bali
Aditya BaliCo-Founder2010–2012He has previously worked as a product manager at Google X's robotics division and currently advises and invests in startups.
VLVanessa Lee
Vanessa LeeCo-Founder and Director2010–2011Founder at Sage Care

Investors · 3

Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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Inovia CapitalreportedMontreal · $250K – $8M

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Founder mafia

2 people who came through BufferBox went on to found or lead other companies.

Mike McCauleyFounderFounded Garage CapitalAditya BaliFounderFounded KitchenMate

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Companies working in the same space as BufferBox.

Legal entities · 1

corporate structure
BufferBox Corp.

Frequently asked questions

What does BufferBox do?
BufferBox builds automated kiosks that allow parcel carriers and recipients to manage package delivery outside of standard home delivery hours, reducing failed deliveries and operational costs.
Who founded BufferBox?
BufferBox was founded by Mike McCauley, Jay Shah, Aditya Bali in 2011.
Who are BufferBox's investors?
BufferBox's investors include GV (Google Ventures), Y Combinator, Inovia Capital.
Where is BufferBox headquartered?
BufferBox is headquartered in Waterloo, CA.