Flower Ave

About Flower Ave

Flower Ave Inc., founded in 2019 and headquartered in New York, is the developer behind the anonymous social media applications Sidechat and Yik Yak. The company's applications are designed to connect people within a specific community, such as classmates, allowing them to share content like memes, jokes, thoughts, and confessions.

The business operates as a private, venture capital-backed company in the social/platform software industry. It has successfully raised capital through multiple funding rounds, including a $10 million Seed Round in June 2022, to reach a total of $12.5 million raised. Investors in the company include South Park Commons, Calm Ventures, Canaan Partners, Gaingels, and Maveron. A significant milestone for the company was the acquisition of Yik Yak in a merger deal on March 16, 2023.

Flower Ave's primary service is providing a platform for users to engage with others in their immediate vicinity, fostering a sense of local community and connection. The business model is focused on user growth and engagement within these hyperlocal networks, a common strategy for social media platforms which typically monetize through advertising or premium features once a critical mass of users is achieved. The company's main office is located at 510 LaGuardia Place in New York City.