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Swapbox

DefunctYC W13

San Francisco, US · Founded 2013 · 2 employees · 12 known investors

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Swapbox operates a network of pickup and drop-off kiosks for package delivery and shipping, allowing customers to receive parcels securely and send items without advance packaging or planning.

Also known as American Robotics Corp.

ConsumerE-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainDeliveryLogisticsUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W13)

Swapbox was founded in 2013 by Neel Murthy and Nitin Shantharam.

NMNeel Murthy
Neel MurthyCEO & Co-Founder2012–2017Neel Murthy holds a bachelor's degree in computer science from Stanford and began but did not complete a master's degree in CS with a focus on AI. He has worked as Chief Growth Officer at Goldbelly and Head of Growth at Rippling, and served as founding SVP of Pioneer Fund before founding Swapbox.
NSNitin Shantharam
Nitin ShantharamCo-Founder & CTO2012–2017Founder of Swapbox, a package delivery kiosk network. Previously built and scaled products to millions of users, and led large organizations in product strategy and execution.

Investors · 12

ACE & CompanyreportedGeneva

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Andreessen HorowitzreportedMenlo Park · $500K – $50M

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Base Venture Management, Inc.reportedOakland · $100K – $700K

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Fuel CapitalreportedCovina · $500K – $1M

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General CatalystreportedSan Francisco · $30M

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Maverick VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $3M – $10M

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Plug and Play VenturesreportedSilicon Valley · $50K – $400K

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Start Capitalreported

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VTF CapitalreportedLas Vegas · $300K – $2M

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WefunderreportedSan Francisco

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ZillionizereportedPalo Alto · $200K

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Related companies · 4

GetchoGetcho provides AI-powered delivery orchestration and fleet management software that automates routing, driver coordination, and last-mile delivery operations for e-commerce and retail businesses. The platform monitors deliveries in real-time, assigns drivers across fleets, handles customer communications, and integrates with e-commerce platforms like Shopify.
BakoolBakool operates a group buying platform in Indonesia's tier 2 cities where customers purchase fresh produce through an agent network at prices below retail, with delivery included.
Krave MartKrave Mart operates an online retail marketplace in Pakistan that delivers everyday consumer goods to customers with rapid delivery. The company builds e-commerce infrastructure and logistics to serve the Pakistani retail market.
BreadfastBreadfast is a delivery app offering groceries, fresh bakery items, fruits and vegetables, ready-to-eat meals, beauty, pharmacy, and household products, along with financial features like cashback and rewards. It serves consumers in Cairo, Giza, and Alexandria, and is expanding across Egypt and the MENA region.

Companies working in the same space as Swapbox.

Legal entities · 1

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American Robotics Corp.

Frequently asked questions

What does Swapbox do?
Swapbox operates a network of pickup and drop-off kiosks for package delivery and shipping, allowing customers to receive parcels securely and send items without advance packaging or planning.
Who founded Swapbox?
Swapbox was founded by Neel Murthy, Nitin Shantharam in 2013.
Who are Swapbox's investors?
Swapbox's investors include Y Combinator, ACE & Company, Andreessen Horowitz, Base Venture Management, Inc., Fuel Capital, General Catalyst, Maverick Ventures, Plug and Play Ventures and 4 more.
Where is Swapbox headquartered?
Swapbox is headquartered in San Francisco, US.