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# Dropbox

From [Y Combinator Top Companies](https://listium.com/@Marc/50108/y-combinator-top-companies)  
By [Marc Harrison (@Marc)](https://listium.com/@Marc)

List stats: 665 views · 1 like  
Published 27 May 2020 · Updated 27 May 2020

Category: business &amp; industrial

- Link: [http://dropbox.com](http://dropbox.com)
- Founders: Drew Houston and Arash Ferdowsi
- Description: Dropbox is a leading global collaboration platform that's transforming the way people work together, from the smallest business to the largest enterprise. With more than 500 million registered users across 180 countries, their products are designed to establish a more enlightened way of working. They went public in 2018.
- Sector: B2B Software and Services
- Jobs Created: 2,300
- Batch: Summer 07
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- Apply: [https://www.dropbox.com/jobs](https://www.dropbox.com/jobs)
- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/gcq8v6uekbxnpo3xewzx.png)
