5miles LLC

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5miles LLC is a technology company founded in 2014 by Dr. Lucas Lu, based primarily in the Dallas, Texas area. The company developed the 5miles mobile app, a consumer-to-consumer marketplace that facilitates local buying and selling within a 5-mile radius. Launched in 2015, the app offers a simple and visual platform for users to easily sell and purchase goods and services, emphasizing a mobile-first design and location-based services. The 5miles app features photo-based listings, Instagram-like browsing, and secure in-app messaging, allowing users to communicate without sharing personal information. It also includes user identity verification and a review system to enhance trust among users. The app has gained significant traction, reporting millions of users and high engagement shortly after its launch. The company has received $35 million in funding and has a dynamic startup culture, with operations that include marketing and support in the U.S. and engineering in Beijing, China.