Backpack
Backpack is a peer-to-peer platform based in San Francisco, CA, that connects travelers with shoppers to facilitate international shopping, ensuring the delivery of authentic and cost-effective products.
Company Overview
Backpack is a peer-to-peer platform that operates in the consumer home and personal industry. The company is located in San Francisco, CA, USA, and serves regions in the United States of America and America / Canada. Launched in 2014, Backpack was part of the Y Combinator S14 batch. The platform connects travelers and shoppers, enabling international shopping and delivering products from markets across all continents.
Services
Backpack offers a unique marketplace for international shopping. The company facilitates peer-to-peer shopping, where travelers can earn money by carrying items, and shoppers can save on shipping costs. The platform promises to deliver organic, authentic, and cost-effective products while rejecting counterfeit and almost-original items to ensure authenticity. Backpack also hosts campaigns like 'Prime Day Deals' to provide products from US online stores in Bangladesh within 16 days.
History
Backpack was launched in 2014 and was part of the Y Combinator S14 batch. Since its inception, the company has focused on connecting travelers and shoppers to create a seamless international shopping experience. With a team size of 2, Backpack is at the early stage of business development but remains committed to its goal of providing authentic and cost-effective products from around the world.
Locational Presence
Backpack is headquartered in San Francisco, CA, USA. The company serves regions primarily in the United States of America and America / Canada, offering its international shopping platform to users in these locations. Despite being a relatively small team, Backpack aims to extend its services and reach a global audience.