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Teleborder

DefunctYC S13

San Francisco, US · 11 employees · 6 known investors

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Teleborder provides a software platform for companies to manage immigration, reporting, and compliance for their international employees, with a network of providers delivering related services through the platform. It serves customers ranging from small startups to large corporations.

Also known as The Advisable Company, Inc.

Enterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaSImmigrationUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S13)

JRJames Richards
James RichardsCEO2013–2016James Richards previously served as CEO of Teleborder, a Y Combinator S13 company that was acquired by TriNet. He currently leads Evergrow and works as a venture partner at Garuda Ventures with a focus on climate change.
MSMichael Smith
Michael SmithCo-Founder2013–2014Michael Smith has background as a programmer, system administrator, and IT consultant.
MDMichael D. Smith
Michael D. SmithCo-Founder2013–2014
WDWei Deng
Wei DengVice President of Product2014–2015Founder/CEO at Clipboard
TGTrey Griffith
Trey GriffithHead of Engineering2014–2015Founder at Xkit
SGShayan Guha
Shayan GuhaPrincipal Engineer2014–2016Founder at Avocado

Investors · 6

Khosla Ventures✓ confirmed by TeleborderMenlo Park · $100K – $20M

How we know: the company's own site · Y Combinator's founder network · Not right? Tell us

500 Globallisted by 500 GlobalPalo Alto · $150K

How we know: open dataset · 500 Global portfolio 2026-08 · Y Combinator's founder network · Not right? Tell us

TRIUM VENTURE PARTNERSlisted by TRIUM VENTURE PARTNERSSan Francisco
East VenturesreportedSingapore · $15M

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SV FRONTIERreportedSilicon Valley

How we know: Y Combinator's founder network · Not right? Tell us

Founder mafia

4 people who came through Teleborder went on to found or lead other companies.

James RichardsCEOFounded EvergrowWei DengVice President of ProductFounded ClipboardTrey GriffithVice President of TechnologyFounded XkitShayan GuhaPrincipal EngineerFounded Avocado

Related companies · 5

SwadeshSwadesh offers new immigrants to the US a bundled onboarding package that includes an FDIC-insured checking account, a fee-free credit card, a discounted AT&T SIM card, and cheaper remittances, plus services like insurance and housing. It initially targets Indian expats moving to the United States, positioning itself as a neobank that helps newcomers establish financial standing.
LocalyzeLocalyze provides a platform that manages global mobility and relocation for companies and their employees, handling cross-border hiring logistics such as immigration and bureaucracy. It serves employers that hire and relocate international talent.
ParleyParley builds AI software for immigration law firms that automates visa petition drafting, reference letter generation, and evidence collection. The platform serves immigration attorneys and law firms handling visa applications like EB-1, O-1, and national interest waiver cases.
GaleGale is a business immigration platform that coordinates immigration legal services with independent attorneys. It serves companies navigating business immigration processes.
MayflowerMayflower provides an AI-powered immigration screening tool for HR teams that automates visa eligibility checks and generates compliant documentation. The platform integrates into existing HR systems to streamline hiring of global candidates.

Companies working in the same space as Teleborder.

Legal entities · 1

corporate structure
The Advisable Company, Inc.

Frequently asked questions

What does Teleborder do?
Teleborder provides a software platform for companies to manage immigration, reporting, and compliance for their international employees, with a network of providers delivering related services through the platform. It serves customers ranging from small startups to large corporations.
Who founded Teleborder?
Teleborder was founded by James Richards, Michael Smith.
Who are Teleborder's investors?
Teleborder's investors include Y Combinator, Khosla Ventures, 500 Global, TRIUM VENTURE PARTNERS, East Ventures, SV FRONTIER.
Where is Teleborder headquartered?
Teleborder is headquartered in San Francisco, US.