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BufferBox

AcquiredYC S12

Waterloo, CA · Founded 2011 · 2 employees · 1 known investors

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 McCauleyin𝕏Cofounder2010–2012Mike 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 Shahin𝕏Co-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 BaliinFounder

Investors · 1

Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

In the news

Hyper Raises $6.3 Million in Seed Round | The SaaS Newsthesaasnews.com · Jul 2025BufferBox Part Of Google Effort To Own Commerce Value Chain "End-To-End" | MarTechmartech.org · Dec 2012Google acquires BufferBox, provider of delivery lockers - CNETcnet.com · Nov 2012

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 Y Combinator.
Where is BufferBox headquartered?
BufferBox is headquartered in Waterloo, CA.