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Flippa
Melbourne, AU · 1 known investors
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LaurenAI is an AI-powered tool that identifies off-market digital businesses matching a buyer's criteria and facilitates outreach to founders at scale. It serves acquisition-focused buyers seeking private deal opportunities not yet listed publicly.
Founders & leadership
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Blake HutchisonCEO2018–2026Blake Hutchison became CEO of Flippa in late 2018 and has led the platform's growth in digital business marketplaces and M&A infrastructure. Previously, he held commercial and partnership leadership roles at Luxury Escapes and Xero, and founded a subscription commerce marketplace.
Investors · 1
OneVentureslisted by OneVenturesSydney · $3.3M – $13.2M
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Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements- Undisclosed amountSeries ASep 2021
OneVentures (lead)
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Founder mafia
3 people who came through Flippa went on to found or lead other companies.
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Flippa Partners with Pershing Ventures to Close The Financing Gap | Flippaflippa.com · Aug 2026Frequently asked questions
- What does Flippa do?
- LaurenAI is an AI-powered tool that identifies off-market digital businesses matching a buyer's criteria and facilitates outreach to founders at scale. It serves acquisition-focused buyers seeking private deal opportunities not yet listed publicly.
- Who are Flippa's investors?
- Flippa's investors include OneVentures.
- Where is Flippa headquartered?
- Flippa is headquartered in Melbourne, AU.