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Fobo

AcquiredYC S11

San Francisco, US · 2 employees · 13 known investors

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A mobile marketplace that allows users to sell consumer electronics locally with guaranteed pricing and upfront payment, completing transactions within 97 minutes.

Also known as Yardsale

ConsumerE-commerceLocation-basedUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S11)

RMRyan Mickle
Ryan MickleFounderformerRyan Mickle has launched multiple consumer marketplaces, including FOBO (Y Combinator S11) and Yardsale, both of which achieved user traction and sales within two months. He previously built Brokerkit, taking it from concept to launch in six weeks and to profitability within three months before its acquisition.
EMEd McManus
Ed McManusCTO2011–2015

Investors · 13

Collaborative FundreportedNew York · $500K – $1M

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FundersClubreportedSan Francisco · $290K

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Greylock PartnersreportedSan Francisco · $100K – $10M

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Index VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $540K – $10.8M

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Lowercase CapitalreportedJackson

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Orthogonal Thinker Inc.reported

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Resolute VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $1M

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Rivet VenturesreportedMiami Beach

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Rothenberg VenturesreportedPalo Alto · $500K – $10M

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Slow VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $50K – $1M

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True VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $500K – $3M

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Vayner Fundreported

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Frequently asked questions

What does Fobo do?
A mobile marketplace that allows users to sell consumer electronics locally with guaranteed pricing and upfront payment, completing transactions within 97 minutes.
Who founded Fobo?
Fobo was founded by Ryan Mickle, Ed McManus.
Who are Fobo's investors?
Fobo's investors include Y Combinator, Collaborative Fund, FundersClub, Greylock Partners, Index Ventures, Lowercase Capital, Orthogonal Thinker Inc., Resolute Ventures and 5 more.
Where is Fobo headquartered?
Fobo is headquartered in San Francisco, US.