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Lob
AddedFeb 15, 2024
UpdatedJul 3, 2026
Lob

Lob

Series C

Lob automates direct mail, offering API-driven print & mail solutions for businesses.

HQ
San Francisco, CA, US
Founded
2013
Accelerator
Y Combinator logoY CombinatorS13
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Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, Lob is an automation platform that transforms direct mail into a dynamic and personalized communication tool for businesses. The company’s core mission is to streamline and modernize the direct mail process through its suite of APIs, enabling developers to automate print media communications. Lob’s services include piece-by-piece tracing for deliverability insights and a proprietary Print Delivery Network that ensures efficient production across multiple redundant nodes nationwide.

Lob is venture-backed by notable investors such as Y Combinator and Polaris Partners. The company has achieved significant recognition, including the "Mail Service Provider of the Year" award from USPS and the "Best API" award from Postman. Lob's impact is evident in its ability to increase productivity and cost savings for enterprise clients, with endorsements from industry leaders like Ben Jacobs, CTO of Encamp. By automating direct mail, Lob has positioned itself as a crucial player in the marketing mix for over 10,000 companies.

Lob - Quick Facts

When was Lob founded?

Lob was founded in 2013.

Where is Lob's headquarters located?

Lob's headquarters is located in San Francisco, CA, US.

When was Lob's last funding round?

Lob's most recent funding round was for $50M (USD) in February 2021.

How much has Lob raised to-date?

As of Feb 25, 2021, Lob has raised a total of $82.3M (USD).

How many employees does Lob have?

Lob has 150 employees as of Mar 5, 2024.

Lob - Classification

Ownership
  • Venture Capital
Technology
  • Automation
Geographic Exposure
  • Global
Model
  • Platform
Revenue
  • Recurring
  • Software
  • Usage-based
Customer
  • Enterprise
Main Product
  • APIs
  • Direct Mail
Tags
  • API
  • SaaS
NAICS
  • 513200Software Publishers
  • 510000Information
  • 513000Publishing Industries
  • 513210Software Publishers
SIC
  • 7300Business Services
  • 7370Computer Programming, Data Processing, And Other Computer Related
  • 7372Prepackaged Software
Show 6 more industry codes
NAICS
  • 540000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 541500Computer Systems Design and Related Services
  • 541000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 541510Computer Systems Design and Related Services
  • 541511Custom Computer Programming Services
SIC
  • 7371Computer Programming Services