Flash Sale refers to an incredible deal with a limited period of time which once the deal is announced, it is sold-out (usually minutes) to a huge number of clients. The sale is announced though the flash sales platforms and can be accessed using a flash sale smart phone app.
Flash sales are often referred to as flash giveaways or flash deals. The trend was popularized in 2008 when Andrew Black of MyVoucherCodes.co.uk called it ‘the new Google’ as it was extremely effective and was responsible for increased traffic on his webpage.
Flash sales can be executed in small, regional or continental levels with a focus on selected items (hobby, passion, interests, etc.) or on necessity-based items (food items, medical equipment, etc.) such as that can be reused in a series.
In recent years, the flash sales industry has experienced an exponential growth. Today, this global enterprise has the capacity to earn a whopping $100 billion annually with 3.5 million sellers.
1. TOP MOT
The idea behind this startup: TOP MOT is Vietnam’s first flash-sales platform. We act as an invaluable clearance channel to over 400 brands, helping them sell excess and/or past seasons’ inventories and convert them to cash. We launch new campaigns at 10am every day, and they only last for 5 days. Our target customer is a woman 25-40 years old, looking for branded goods at a great value.
Headquarters: Ho Chi Minh City, NA – Vietnam, Vietnam
Industries: E-Commerce, Flash Sale, Sales
Founders: Erik Jonsson
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2. SCONTO DIGITALE
The idea behind this startup: Sconto Digitale is an online flash sales website that enables users to purchase fashion products at discounted prices. It offers clothes, accessories, shoes, bags, makeup, and more. Sconto Digitale was founded by Elisa Scapin, Andrea Nardi Dei, Diego Di Sepio, and Francesco Limberti in 2011.
Headquarters: Florence, Toscana, Italy
Industries: Apps, Flash Sale, Internet
Founders: Andrea Nardi Dei, Diego Di Sepio, Elisa Scapin, Francesco Limberti
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3. Bummelwelt
The idea behind this startup: Über 2.500 kostenlose Gutscheine für Onlineshops. Einfach anklicken, einlösen und Rabatt erhalten!
Headquarters: Unknown
Industries: Coupons, E-Commerce, Flash Sale, Retail
Founders: Unknown
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4. Copdate
The idea behind this startup: From fashion to footwear, to technology, art, music, cosmetics, and beyond, brands and pop-culture personalities cross-pollinate to market exclusive products where rarity and hype collide to drive intense demand, and a cult-like obsession from consumers hoping to purchase. The result is a hybrid marketplace of passionate “Hyper Consumers” eager to purchase the latest products as soon as they release. Products are released in a “pressure-cooker” environment where strangled supply and high resale value create a sense of urgency among purchasers, causing friction at the point-of-purchase, and forcing many to buy for high premiums on the resale market. Copdate cuts the friction, allowing you to reserve the hottest products the instant they release right from your phone so you can cop every drop, hassle-free.
Headquarters: Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Industries: Business Development, E-Commerce, Flash Sale, Marketing, Retail, Shopping
Founders: Andrew Raisman
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5. Travel Bucketlist
The idea behind this startup: Travel Blog
Headquarters: Heerenveen, Friesland, The Netherlands
Industries: Blogging Platforms, Flash Sale, Sales, Tourism, Travel, Travel Agency
Founders: Emiel Wielinga, Willem Toering
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6. Promodeals
The idea behind this startup: Promodeals is online advertisement company which deals in coupons, vouchers and flash sale.
Headquarters: s-hertogenbosch, Noord-Brabant, The Netherlands
Industries: Advertising, Coupons, Flash Sale
Founders: Unknown
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7. Zwemparadijzen
The idea behind this startup: A collection website of the best indoor (tropical) swimming pools and waterparks in Europe (previously: subtropischzwembad.eu)
Headquarters: Heerenveen, Friesland, The Netherlands
Industries: Flash Sale, Leisure, Resorts, Sales, Swimming, Wellness
Founders: Emiel Wielinga
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8. Gimme A $5
The idea behind this startup: Gimme A $5 is a retail chain that retails all consumer goods and items at five dollars and less.
Headquarters: Miami, Florida, United States
Industries: Consumer Goods, Flash Sale, Retail
Founders: Unknown
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9. SunDealz
The idea behind this startup: Vacation deals for the most popular sunny (beach) destinations in the world!
Headquarters: Heerenveen, Friesland, The Netherlands
Industries: Flash Sale, Travel Agency
Founders: Emiel Wielinga, Willem Toering
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10. Prices
The idea behind this startup: Prices – Price comparison, coupons, reviews
Headquarters: Ho Chi Minh City, NA – Vietnam, Vietnam
Industries: Coupons, E-Commerce, Flash Sale, Internet, Price Comparison
Founders: Duong Dang
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11. GreenSnap
The idea behind this startup: GreenSnap is a E-Commerce Platforms.
Headquarters: Unknown
Industries: Consumer Reviews, E-Commerce, Flash Sale
Founders: Unknown
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12. Flavs.de
The idea behind this startup: Flavs.de is a Flash Sale Site where members discover new Desingers, Brands and Products they’ll love. The unique combination of Designer Shops, Sale Events and Curators offers Members a unique way to discover amazing products from around the world at discounted prices. Members can create their own Design Collections and share their finds with friends.
Headquarters: Starnberg, Bayern, Germany
Industries: E-Commerce, Fashion, Flash Sale, Lifestyle, Online Portals
Founders: Unknown
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13. CruiseDealz
The idea behind this startup: Vacation deals for the most popular cruise destinations in the world!
Headquarters: Heerenveen, Friesland, The Netherlands
Industries: Flash Sale, Travel Agency
Founders: Emiel Wielinga, Willem Toering
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14. CAORI MAISON
The idea behind this startup: Caorimaison is a categories home decor.
Headquarters: Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Industries: E-Commerce Platforms, Flash Sale, Gift Exchange
Founders: Unknown
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15. SkiDealz
The idea behind this startup: Vacation deals for the most popular ski destinations in Europe!
Headquarters: Heerenveen, Friesland, The Netherlands
Industries: Flash Sale, Travel Agency
Founders: Emiel Wielinga, Willem Toering
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