Flink is a Berlin-based quick-commerce platform delivering groceries and everyday essentials to consumers in under 10 minutes via hyper-local dark stores. Founded in 2020, Flink operates in Germany and the Netherlands with 90+ cities covered across 146+ hubs, offering rapid fulfillment through an inventory-led model.
Flink (Internet Retail) is publicly traded
This company is no longer available on our private secondary market. Shares can be traded publicly under its listed ticker.
Company data and valuation marks are estimates and may be incomplete, stale, erroneous, or revised.
Founded
2020
Employees
2,500–2,700
Total Funding
$1.3B
6 rounds
Latest Valuation
$1B
September 16, 2024
Total raised $1.3B across 6 rounds
Funding data and valuation marks are estimates and may be incomplete, stale, erroneous, or revised.
Last updated 06-25-2026
Latest Round
Type
Series C
Date
September 16, 2024
Amount
$150M
Valuation
$1B
Lead Investors
| Date | Round | Amount Raised | Valuation | Lead Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 16, 2024 | Series C | $150M | $1B | BOND, Mubadala, Northzone +1 more |
| December 9, 2021 | Series B | $750M | $2.85B | DoorDash |
| June 3, 2021 | Series A | $240M | $1B | Prosus, BOND, Mubadala Capital |
Funding data and valuation marks are estimates and may be incomplete, stale, erroneous, or revised.
Valuation indexed to 1.0× at the selected entry round. Valuation marks are estimates and may contain errors. Hover each dot to compare.
Entry · Series A
$1B
Jun 2021
Flink (Internet Retail) today
$1B
Sep 2024 · latest mark
Flink (Internet Retail) multiple
1.0x
valuation uplift since first round
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Oliver Merkel
CEO and Co-Founder
Christoph Cordes
Co-Founder
Competitor list is illustrative and may be incomplete, stale, or erroneous.
REWE
German supermarket giant leveraging existing retail footprint for quick commerce via platform partnerships.
Getir
Turkish quick-commerce player with European operations and similar dark store model.
Gorillas
European quick-commerce competitor operating in multiple markets with dark store network.
DoorDash
US-based delivery platform with quick-commerce expansion; major Flink investor and strategic partner.
Flink remains privately held as of April 2026. Founded in 2020 and achieving unicorn status by 2021, the company prioritizes profitability and sustainable unit economics over rapid expansion. As of early 2026, Flink was exploring strategic partnership and financing options. The company reported reaching EBITDA profitability in 2024, though continued expansion drove negative free cash flow.
Flink (Internet Retail) shares can be purchased through any standard brokerage account — including Fidelity, Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade, and online platforms like Robinhood or E*TRADE. Search for the ticker to place an order.
Flink (Internet Retail) had a valuation of approximately $1B at the time of its public offering. Current market capitalization fluctuates with the share price.
Flink (Internet Retail) raised $1.3B across 6 disclosed funding rounds prior to its public listing.
Flink (Internet Retail) was co-founded by Oliver Merkel, and Christoph Cordes in 2020.
Flink (Internet Retail) is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.
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