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Lollipuff

YC W13

San Francisco, US · Founded 2009 · 11 employees · 3 known investors

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Lollipuff provides authentication services for secondhand and resale goods, verifying the authenticity of items for buyers and sellers on online marketplaces and consignment platforms. The company has been operating authentication services since 2010 and previously ran a peer-to-peer marketplace that guaranteed authenticity before closing in 2020.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceMarketplacesRetail TechMarketplaceFashionUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W13)

Lollipuff was founded in 2009 by Fei Deyle and Travis Deyle.

FDFei Deyle
Fei DeyleCEO
TDTravis Deyle
Travis DeyleFounder2013–2014He founded Cobalt Robotics in 2016, leading it as CEO and later as executive chairman and chief science officer through the company's acquisition in 2024, and co-founded Climate Global in 2025 as managing partner. He previously served as founder and CTO of Lollipuff from 2012 to 2014, and holds board and investor roles at Safetrust and Stel Life.
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David Mohs

Investors · 3

Agrolimen Venturesreported

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The YC application· Winter 2013 batch

Lollipuff's Y Combinator Application Video

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In the news

Y Combinator Winter 2013 Demo Day, Batch 2: Meet Lollipuff, Goldbely, And More | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Mar 2013Lollipuff - Tech Company Profile - Gaebler.com Venture Capital Databasegaebler.com

Frequently asked questions

What does Lollipuff do?
Lollipuff provides authentication services for secondhand and resale goods, verifying the authenticity of items for buyers and sellers on online marketplaces and consignment platforms. The company has been operating authentication services since 2010 and previously ran a peer-to-peer marketplace that guaranteed authenticity before closing in 2020.
Who founded Lollipuff?
Lollipuff was founded by Fei Deyle, Travis Deyle in 2009.
Who are Lollipuff's investors?
Lollipuff's investors include Y Combinator, Agrolimen Ventures, Venture Investment Associates.
Where is Lollipuff headquartered?
Lollipuff is headquartered in San Francisco, US.