aVenture · Feb 2024
Recent company research profile reiterates Flip’s 2014 founding, sneaker-auction model, and a reported $300k seed round; it also estimates a small team size.
Company research
Public company, workplace, funding, and market signals
Updated Jul 29, 2026
Overview
FLIP (PILF, Inc.) is an Oakland-based, private sneaker marketplace that uses mobile-only 90-minute auctions, authentication checks, and a guaranteed-sale model for rare and limited-edition sneakers in the U.S.
Primary product
Mobile-only sneaker resale marketplace with 90-minute auctions and guaranteed-sale fulfillment.
Founded
2014
Headquarters
Oakland, California, United States
Team size
1-10
Work style
Onsite
Industry
Software Development
Sub-industry
E-commerce / sneaker resale marketplace
Offices