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Cardpool

AcquiredYC W10

San Francisco, US · 251 employees · 4 known investors

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Cardpool operates an online marketplace for trading gift cards between buyers and sellers, offering discounts on purchases, cash payouts for sales, and options to exchange for Amazon gift cards or donate to charity.

Also known as Friendly Panda, Inc.

ConsumerUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W10)

TW
Tim WongFounder
NGNick Greenfield
Nick GreenfieldData Scientist2013–2014Founder at One Codex
VSVivek Shah
Vivek ShahDirector of Retail Sales2011–2012Founder at SimplyInsured
GH
George HuoSenior Software Engineer2010–2012
AT
Anson TsaiCEO2009–2013

Investors · 4

Founder mafia

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

Legal entities · 1

corporate structure
Friendly Panda, Inc.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Cardpool do?
Cardpool operates an online marketplace for trading gift cards between buyers and sellers, offering discounts on purchases, cash payouts for sales, and options to exchange for Amazon gift cards or donate to charity.
Who founded Cardpool?
Cardpool was founded by Tim Wong.
Who are Cardpool's investors?
Cardpool's investors include Great Oaks Venture Capital, Y Combinator, Freestyle Capital, Lowercase Capital.
Where is Cardpool headquartered?
Cardpool is headquartered in San Francisco, US.