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MagicBus

YC W16

Los Angeles, US · Founded 2016 · 18 employees · 9 known investors

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Magic Bus builds SaaS software for managing vanpool commuting programs, capturing real-time seat availability and letting riders book open seats or start new vanpools through its app. It sells to transit agencies and employers with existing vanpool fleets in the US.

ConsumerLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationSaaSTransportationUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W16)

MagicBus was founded in 2016 by Ray Wu, Jason Kraft, and Chris Upjohn.

RWRay Wu
Ray WuCo-Founder, Product, Operations, and Growth2014–2018Ray Wu led growth at Mayhem.gg before its acquisition and co-founded MagicBus. He has also held roles with early-stage venture capital firms.
JKJason Kraft
Jason KraftCTO, Co-founder2014–2023
CUChris Upjohn
Chris UpjohnFounder2014–2025

Investors · 9

Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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500 GlobalreportedPalo Alto · $150K

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Avlok CapitalreportedLynnwood

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DeNAreported

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Detroit Venture PartnersreportedDetroit

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FloodgatereportedMenlo Park · $500K – $5M

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Ludlow VenturesreportedOak Park · $50K – $1M

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MHS CapitalreportedSan Francisco · $1M – $3M

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Frequently asked questions

What does MagicBus do?
Magic Bus builds SaaS software for managing vanpool commuting programs, capturing real-time seat availability and letting riders book open seats or start new vanpools through its app. It sells to transit agencies and employers with existing vanpool fleets in the US.
Who founded MagicBus?
MagicBus was founded by Ray Wu, Jason Kraft, Chris Upjohn in 2016.
Who are MagicBus's investors?
MagicBus's investors include Version One Ventures, Y Combinator, 500 Global, Avlok Capital, DeNA, Detroit Venture Partners, Floodgate, Ludlow Ventures and 1 more.
Where is MagicBus headquartered?
MagicBus is headquartered in Los Angeles, US.