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Shoeboxed

Durham, US · Founded 2007 · 2 known investors

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Shoeboxed provides receipt scanning, expense tracking, and GPS mileage logging for self-employed Schedule C filers, freelancers, and small business owners, turning mailed-in paper receipts and app-captured expenses into audit-ready, categorized tax records. It operates a mail-in "Magic Envelope" service plus a mobile app, focused on the US market.

Founders & leadership

Shoeboxed was founded in 2007 by Taylor Mingos and Tobias Walter.

TMTaylor Mingos
Taylor MingosCo-founderHe founded and led Shoeboxed.com as CEO from 2007 to 2018 and owned Einstein Ventures LLC, later serving as VP of Hardware at VADE and as an entrepreneur in residence at 2ndF. In 2024 he co-founded Playup.ai, where he leads technology.
TWTobias Walter
Tobias WalterCo-founderTobias Walter is co-founder of Shoeboxed, which provides receipt scanning and expense tracking software for small business owners and freelancers. He previously worked as an investment banker and has held leadership roles in finance, legal, and sales functions at early-stage companies.
DBDoug Breaker
Doug BreakerOwner & CEOHe has previously held CEO roles at MDHearing, Scripted, EarthClassMail, and HomeFinder, and has founded multiple companies including SQLBot, MovingCompanyReviews, and CallTutor.

Investors · 2

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3 people who came through Shoeboxed went on to found or lead other companies.

Frequently asked questions

What does Shoeboxed do?
Shoeboxed provides receipt scanning, expense tracking, and GPS mileage logging for self-employed Schedule C filers, freelancers, and small business owners, turning mailed-in paper receipts and app-captured expenses into audit-ready, categorized tax records. It operates a mail-in "Magic Envelope" service plus a mobile app, focused on the US market.
Who founded Shoeboxed?
Shoeboxed was founded by Taylor Mingos, Tobias Walter in 2007.
Who are Shoeboxed's investors?
Shoeboxed's investors include Novak Biddle Venture Partners, STS Ventures GmbH.
Where is Shoeboxed headquartered?
Shoeboxed is headquartered in Durham, US.