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Cache

Online convenience stores fulfilled by tiny, automated dark stores.

Y CombinatorSummer 2021InactiveConsumerFood and BeverageMarketplaceDelivery

What they do

Problem

Customers want fast access to everyday convenience items for delivery, but traditional retailers and fulfillment methods are too slow or inefficient for immediate needs.

Solution

Cache operates online convenience stores on delivery marketplaces and fulfills orders from small automated dark stores that hand items to delivery drivers.

Who it's for

Consumers ordering convenience items via DoorDash and UberEats use the service.

Founders

Christopher Wu
Founder

Most recently led BizDev at DoorDash for Ghost Kitchens. Prior to that that I managed one of the Lyft ride types. Before that Ops & Compliance at Funding Circle. Education: BA, JD.

Jimmy Young
Founder

Grew up in Sydney, Australia. Previously product lead for DashPass & Affordability @ DoorDash. Before that product @ Lyft. Before that product @ Twitch. Before that product @ freelancer.com Before that studied CS and chemical engineering at USyd.

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