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Pointhound
YC S23Founded 2023 · 5 employees · Hiring · 3 known investors
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Pointhound helps people book airline flights at 40-90% discounts by using credit card points strategically instead of cash. The platform searches 150+ airlines to find point-redemption deals for consumers and offers premium membership with curated flight digests and booking alerts.
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Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S23)
Pointhound was founded in 2023 by Jay Reno and Jake Malone.
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Jay RenoCo-founder & CEOPreviously, he founded and led Feather, a furniture rental company that raised $76 million from investors including Kleiner Perkins and Bain Capital Ventures before being acquired in 2022. He is also a co-founder and partner at Spot VC.
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Jake MaloneCo-founder and CTOHe previously served as CTO at Feather, a furniture rental company that raised $76 million and was acquired in 2022.
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Vincent TavernaStaff Engineer
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Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Pointhound do?
- Pointhound helps people book airline flights at 40-90% discounts by using credit card points strategically instead of cash. The platform searches 150+ airlines to find point-redemption deals for consumers and offers premium membership with curated flight digests and booking alerts.
- Who founded Pointhound?
- Pointhound was founded by Jay Reno, Jake Malone in 2023.
- Who are Pointhound's investors?
- Pointhound's investors include Eight Capital, Litquidity Ventures, Y Combinator.