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LemonBox

YC S18

San Francisco, US · Founded 2016 · 20 employees · 15 known investors

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LemonBox uses artificial intelligence to analyze users' diet, health objectives, and biometric information to create customized daily supplement formulations, which it manufactures and ships monthly as personalized packets. The service targets individuals seeking nutrition tailored to their specific needs.

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

AI & Machine LearningHealthtechWellness & FitnessGenerative AIHealth TechHealth & WellnessAIChinaUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S18)

LemonBox was founded in 2016 by Derek Weng.

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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 · 15

Western Technology Investmentlisted by Western Technology InvestmentPortola Valley

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Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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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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Locus VenturesreportedPalo Alto

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Panda Capitalreportedvia Li Lun · inferred

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Partech VenturesreportedParis · $200K – $50M

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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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Frequently asked questions

What does LemonBox do?
LemonBox uses artificial intelligence to analyze users' diet, health objectives, and biometric information to create customized daily supplement formulations, which it manufactures and ships monthly as personalized packets. The service targets individuals seeking nutrition tailored to their specific needs.
Who founded LemonBox?
LemonBox was founded by Derek Weng in 2016.
Who are LemonBox's investors?
LemonBox's investors include Scrum Ventures, Western Technology Investment, Y Combinator, ACME Capital, Bamboo Capital Partners, Cathexis Ventures, Friale, Locus Ventures and 7 more.
Where is LemonBox headquartered?
LemonBox is headquartered in San Francisco, US.