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Flipp

Flipp is a Toronto retail-tech company whose app turns store flyers and coupons into a searchable digital shopping tool. Founded in 2007 as Wishabi by Wehuns Tan with co-founders including David Meyers and David Au-Yeung, it works with large North American retailers and grocers and was acquired by Truelink Capital in 2023.

Retail techTorontoFounded 2007flipp.com
US$61Mraised from General Atlantic in 2016 to expandCanadian Grocer
10 yearswith the same co-founding team and CEO, still in control of the company — as stated on stageTechTO stage 2016-04-01

The people

David MeyersCo-founder & Principal Engineer · 1 TechTO talk
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Wehuns TanCo-founder & CEOprofile coming
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David Au-YeungCo-founderprofile coming

What they build

Flipp appDigital flyers, coupons and deals search for weekly shoppingProduct page ↗

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Working at Flipp

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On the TechTO stage

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About

Founded in 2007 as Wishabi and later renamed for its Flipp app, the company digitizes retailer flyers and coupons so shoppers can search deals, build lists and plan trips in one place. It raised US$61M from General Atlantic in 2016 to expand, works with major retailers and grocers, and was acquired by private equity firm Truelink Capital in 2023. Co-founder David Meyers spoke about the founding team's longevity on the TechTO stage in 2016.

Backers

Raised US$61M from General Atlantic in 2016; acquired by private equity firm Truelink Capital in 2023. Earlier Wishabi funding is not confirmed from a primary source.

Some figures are founder-stated, not independently confirmed

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Quick answers

What does Flipp do?

Its app turns retailer flyers and coupons into a searchable digital tool, letting shoppers find deals, build lists and plan trips. It works with major North American retailers and grocers.

Who founded Flipp?

It began as Wishabi in Toronto in 2007. Wehuns Tan is founder and CEO; David Meyers and David Au-Yeung are among the co-founders.

Is Flipp still operating?

Yes. Flipp raised US$61M from General Atlantic in 2016 and was acquired by private equity firm Truelink Capital in 2023; it continues to operate under the Flipp name.

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