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Take App

YC W22

Singapore, SG · Founded 2021 · 7 employees · 2 known investors

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Take App is a platform that enables small businesses and food and beverage operators to create online stores and accept orders and payments through WhatsApp, supporting over 100 local payment methods. The platform operates in 180+ countries and serves sellers who want to manage orders, payments, and customer relationships through WhatsApp rather than traditional e-commerce platforms.

E-commerceEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSB2BSingaporeSoutheast AsiaFully Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W22)

Take App was founded in 2021 by Youmin Kim.

YKYoumin Kim
Youmin KimFounderYoumin Kim is a former Facebook employee who founded Take App, which was accepted into Y Combinator's Winter 2022 cohort, and is based in Singapore.

Investors · 2

MetareportedMenlo Park

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In the news

Meta invests in Take App, a Singaporean startup that helps merchants sell via WhatsApp – TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Aug 2022

Frequently asked questions

What does Take App do?
Take App is a platform that enables small businesses and food and beverage operators to create online stores and accept orders and payments through WhatsApp, supporting over 100 local payment methods. The platform operates in 180+ countries and serves sellers who want to manage orders, payments, and customer relationships through WhatsApp rather than traditional e-commerce platforms.
Who founded Take App?
Take App was founded by Youmin Kim in 2021.
Who are Take App's investors?
Take App's investors include Y Combinator, Meta.
Where is Take App headquartered?
Take App is headquartered in Singapore, SG.