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Lob.com
API platform for programmatic direct mail — printing, shipping, and address verification for modern businesses.
Stage
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Status
private
Coverage
full
Why Lob.com is interesting
Lob digitized direct mail the way Stripe digitized payments — a16z participated in early rounds as Lob scaled to reach one in two U.S. households via its developer APIs.
Key facts
- Series C (Feb 2021): $50M led by Y Combinator Continuity; First Round, Floodgate, Initialized among prior backers (BusinessWire)
- Early: a16z and First Round in seed/Series A syndicate per company profiles (TechCrunch 2013 seed)
- Co-investors: First Round, Floodgate, Initialized added; YC Continuity lead not in VCT directory (sources reviewed 2026-07-24)
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Industries
Enterprise SaaS Fintech
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FAQs about Lob.com
Funding context and why this company shows up in venture coverage.
Lob.com is listed among Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) investments on a16z’s public investment list.
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Last updated: 2026-07-24