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LemonBox

YC S18

San Francisco, US · Founded 2016 · 20 employees · 16 known investors

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LemonBox uses generative AI to analyze users' dietary habits, health goals, and biometric data and create custom daily supplement formulas, delivered as personalized day packs through a monthly subscription. It operates as a direct-to-consumer personalized nutrition company.

Also known as LemonBox Technology · LemonBox Health · LemonBox, LemonBox Health

AI & Machine LearningDirect to ConsumerHealthtechWellness & FitnessGenerative AIHealth TechHealth & WellnessAIChinaUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S18)

LemonBox was founded in 2016 by Derek Weng.

DWDerek Weng
Derek WengFounderDerek Weng is the founder of LemonBox, an AI-driven company that creates personalized supplement formulations based on users' diet, health objectives, and biometric data, which are then manufactured and shipped monthly.
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Meng Xianglin
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Hang XuChief Nutrition Scientist2016–2021

Investors · 16

Bessemer Venture Partners✓ confirmed by LemonBoxSan Francisco · $50K – $100M

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Partech Ventures✓ confirmed by LemonBoxParis · $200K – $50M

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Locus Ventureslisted by Locus VenturesPalo Alto

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Scrum Ventureslisted by Scrum VenturesSan Francisco

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Western Technology Investmentlisted by Western Technology InvestmentPortola Valley

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ACME CapitalreportedSan Francisco

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Bamboo Capital PartnersreportedLuxembourg

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Cathexis VenturesreportedHouston · $250K – $1M

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FrialereportedNashville · $100K – $600K

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Panda Capitalreportedvia Li Lun · inferred

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Prasetia DwidharmareportedJakarta Pusat

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Renegade PartnersreportedSan Francisco · $2M – $10M

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Script CapitalreportedSan Francisco · $250K – $500K

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Tekton VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $100K – $1M

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Tencent HoldingsreportedShenzhen

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In the news

Leading the Personalized Supplement Market in China, NVC Alum LemonBox Raises $2.5 Million to Expand Direct-to-Consumer Businesspolsky.uchicago.edu · Mar 2021

Frequently asked questions

What does LemonBox do?
LemonBox uses generative AI to analyze users' dietary habits, health goals, and biometric data and create custom daily supplement formulas, delivered as personalized day packs through a monthly subscription. It operates as a direct-to-consumer personalized nutrition company.
Who founded LemonBox?
LemonBox was founded by Derek Weng in 2016.
Who are LemonBox's investors?
LemonBox's investors include Y Combinator, Bessemer Venture Partners, Partech Ventures, Locus Ventures, Scrum Ventures, Western Technology Investment, ACME Capital, Bamboo Capital Partners and 8 more.
Where is LemonBox headquartered?
LemonBox is headquartered in San Francisco, US.