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Bump

AcquiredYC S09

San Francisco, US · Founded 2009 · 30 employees · 10 known investors

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Bump developed a mobile app that allowed users to share contact information and photos by physically tapping their phones together; the company was acquired by Google in 2013, where its unreleased photo application technology became the foundation for Google Photos.

Also known as Bump Technologies, Inc.

ConsumerSocialUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S09)

Bump was founded in 2009 by David Lieb and Andy Huibers.

DLDavid Lieb
David LiebCo-founder and CEO2008–2013David Lieb cofounded Bump, a mobile contact-sharing application backed by Y Combinator that was acquired by Google, where he later helped create Google Photos.
AHAndy Huibers
Andy HuibersFounder2008–2013
SHSam Howarth
Sam HowarthFounderFounder/COO at Secured
TS
Todd SlaughterFounder
CGCezar Grigore
Cezar GrigoreDirector Of Engineering (YC W18)Founder at Index
JM
Jake Mintz

Investors · 10

Agrolimen Venturesreported

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Andreessen HorowitzreportedMenlo Park · $500K – $50M

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Capitalize VCreportedChicago · $100K – $200K

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Connetic VenturesreportedCovington · $250K – $500K

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Felicis VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $500K – $15M

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Impact VenturesreportedLondon

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Sequoia CapitalreportedMenlo Park · $100K – $50M

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Sherpalo VenturesreportedMenlo Park

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SV AngelreportedSan Francisco · $150K – $20M

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Bump Technologies, Inc.

Frequently asked questions

What does Bump do?
Bump developed a mobile app that allowed users to share contact information and photos by physically tapping their phones together; the company was acquired by Google in 2013, where its unreleased photo application technology became the foundation for Google Photos.
Who founded Bump?
Bump was founded by David Lieb, Andy Huibers in 2009.
Who are Bump's investors?
Bump's investors include Y Combinator, Agrolimen Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz, Capitalize VC, Connetic Ventures, Felicis Ventures, Impact Ventures, Sequoia Capital and 2 more.
Where is Bump headquartered?
Bump is headquartered in San Francisco, US.