Dropbox

Summer 2007B2B -> Productivityhttp://dropbox.com YC Profile

Backup and share files in the cloud.

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Minor TweakBookfaceJul 2025 → Jan 20262025-07 → 2026-01 (UTC)90% confidence

The problem statement was slightly reworded, but the core product and target customer remain the same.

problem statement: Dropbox solves the problem of securely backing up and sharing files across devices and with others. → Dropbox solves the problem of securely backing up and sharing files across multiple devices and users.

Minor TweakBookfaceJan 2025 → Jul 20252025-01 → 2025-07 (UTC)90% confidence

The changes are minor copy edits to the problem statement, with no fundamental shift in product or target customer.

problem statement: Dropbox solves the problem of securely backing up and sharing files across multiple devices and users. → Dropbox solves the problem of securely backing up and sharing files across devices and with others.

Minor TweakBookfaceOct 2024 → Jan 20252024-10 → 2025-01 (UTC)90% confidence

The changes are minor rewording of the headline and problem statement, but the core product and target customer remain the same.

headline: Dropbox: Backup and share files in the cloud. | Y Combinator → Dropbox

problem statement: Losing files and difficulty sharing them with others. → Dropbox solves the problem of securely backing up and sharing files across multiple devices and users.

Minor TweakBookfaceAug 2024 → Oct 20242024-08 → 2024-10 (UTC)90% confidence

The headline and problem statement were slightly reworded, but the core product and target customer remain the same.

headline: Dropbox → Dropbox: Backup and share files in the cloud. | Y Combinator

problem statement: Dropbox solves the problem of securely backing up and sharing files across multiple devices and users. → Losing files and difficulty sharing them with others.

Minor TweakBookfaceFeb 2024 → Mar 20242024-02 → 2024-03 (UTC)90% confidence

The target customer description was slightly reworded, but the core product and customer base remain the same.

target customer: Individuals and businesses → Individuals and businesses needing file backup and sharing

Minor TweakBookfaceNov 2023 → Jan 20242023-11 → 2024-01 (UTC)90% confidence

The changes are minor tweaks to the headline and problem statement, but the core product and target customer remain the same.

headline: Dropbox: Backup and share files in the cloud. | Y Combinator → Dropbox

problem statement: Losing files and difficulty sharing them with others. → Dropbox solves the problem of securely backing up and sharing files across multiple devices and users.

Minor TweakBookfaceDec 2022 → Nov 20232022-12 → 2023-11 (UTC)90% confidence

The headline and problem statement were slightly reworded, but the core product and target customer remain the same.

headline: Dropbox → Dropbox: Backup and share files in the cloud. | Y Combinator

problem statement: Dropbox solves the problem of securely backing up and sharing files across multiple devices and users. → Losing files and difficulty sharing them with others.

Minor TweakBookfaceJun 2021 → Dec 20222021-06 → 2022-12 (UTC)90% confidence

The changes are minor copy edits to the target customer and problem statement, but the core product and target customer remain the same.

problem statement: Dropbox solves the problem of securely storing, accessing, and sharing files across multiple devices and with other people. → Dropbox solves the problem of securely backing up and sharing files across multiple devices and users.

Minor TweakBookfaceMay 2021 → Jun 20212021-05 → 2021-06 (UTC)90% confidence

The target customer description was slightly reworded, but the core offering and target audience remain the same.

target customer: Individuals and businesses of all sizes → Individuals and businesses needing file storage and sharing

Snapshots (18)

Mar 09, 2026

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Headline: Find, organize, and share your work, all in one place

Target: Individuals and businesses needing file storage, sharing, and collaboration solutions

Category: Cloud Storage and Collaboration

Problem: Dropbox solves the problem of disorganized files and difficulty in sharing and collaborating on work.

Mar 02, 2026

Websiteok

Headline: Find, organize, and share your work, all in one place

Target: Individuals and businesses needing file storage, sharing, and collaboration solutions

Category: Cloud Storage and Collaboration

Problem: Dropbox solves the problem of disorganized files and difficulty in sharing and collaborating on work.

Jan 08, 2026

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Headline: Dropbox

Target: Individuals and businesses