RetailMeNot Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 2007

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 548

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Latest Deal Amount
  • $414M

RetailMeNot General Information

Description

Operator of a digital coupon platform intended to offer a savings destination that connects consumers with retailers, restaurants and brands, both online and in-store. The company's platform, mobile applications, email newsletters, alerts and social media presence enable consumers to search for, discover and redeem relevant digital coupons from retailers and brands.

Contact Information

Formerly Known As
WhaleShark Media, Smallponds, Whale Shark Media, Inc., Whaleshark Media, Inc.
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Formerly VC-backed
Corporate Office
  • 301 Congress Avenue
  • Suite 700
  • Austin, TX 78701
  • United States
Primary Industry
Information Services (B2C)
Other Industries
Internet Software
Parent Company
Vertical(s)
AdTech, Marketing Tech, TMT
Corporate Office
  • 301 Congress Avenue
  • Suite 700
  • Austin, TX 78701
  • United States

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RetailMeNot Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Raised to Date Post-Val Status Stage
14. Merger/Acquisition 28-Oct-2020 $414M Completed Profitable
13. Merger/Acquisition 23-May-2017 Completed Profitable
12. Secondary Transaction - Open Market 29-Feb-2016 Completed Profitable
11. PIPE 19-Feb-2016 Completed Profitable
10. General Corporate Purpose 06-Jan-2015 Completed Profitable
9. Secondary Transaction - Open Market 03-Mar-2014 Completed Profitable
8. 2PO 12-Dec-2013 Completed Profitable
7. IPO 19-Jul-2013 Completed Profitable
6. Early Stage VC 09-Apr-2013 $87M $411M Completed Profitable
5. Early Stage VC 01-May-2012 $3M $324M Completed Profitable
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RetailMeNot Comparisons

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Employees
Total Raised
Post Valuation
Last
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Operator of a digital coupon platform intended to offer a savings destination that connects consumers with retailers, re
Information Services (B2C)
Austin, TX
548 As of 2017

Las Vegas, NV
 

New Delhi, India
 
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RetailMeNot Competitors (6)

One of RetailMeNot’s 6 competitors is Slickdeals, a Private Equity-Backed company based in Las Vegas, NV.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Slickdeals Private Equity-Backed Las Vegas, NV
Snapdeal Venture Capital-Backed New Delhi, India
shopKick Corporate Backed or Acquired Boston, MA
Mr. Rebates Corporation Saint Charles, IL
Honey Science Formerly VC-backed Los Angeles, CA
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RetailMeNot Patents

RetailMeNot Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
US-20230025668-A1 User network-based suggestion for web browser Active 20-Jul-2021
US-11995136-B2 User network-based suggestion for web browser Active 20-Jul-2021
US-20200357012-A1 Predictive bounding of combinatorial optimizations that are based on data sets acquired post-prediction through high-latency, heterogenous interfaces Active 08-May-2019
US-11328313-B2 Predictive bounding of combinatorial optimizations that are based on data sets acquired post-prediction through high-latency, heterogenous interfaces Active 08-May-2019
EP-3295403-A1 Modulating mobile-device displays based on ambient signals to reduce the likelihood of fraud Inactive 13-May-2015 G06Q20/405
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RetailMeNot Former Investors (14)

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds
Adams Street Partners PE/Buyout Minority
Alpine Investors PE/Buyout
Austin Ventures Venture Capital Minority
Catapult VC Venture Capital Minority
Escalate Capital Partners Mezzanine Minority
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RetailMeNot Acquisitions (13)

RetailMeNot’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with RxSaver. The deal was made on 28-Feb-2018.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
RxSaver 28-Feb-2018 Merger/Acquisition Media and Information Services (B2B)
GiftCard Zen 05-Apr-2016 Merger/Acquisition Other Commercial Services
Pickie 15-Apr-2014 Merger/Acquisition Application Software
ZenDeals 09-Oct-2013 Merger/Acquisition Information Services (B2C)
Ma Reduc 04-Jul-2013 Merger/Acquisition Information Services (B2C)
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RetailMeNot FAQs

  • When was RetailMeNot founded?

    RetailMeNot was founded in 2007.

  • Where is RetailMeNot headquartered?

    RetailMeNot is headquartered in Austin, TX.

  • What is the size of RetailMeNot?

    RetailMeNot has 548 total employees.

  • What industry is RetailMeNot in?

    RetailMeNot’s primary industry is Information Services (B2C).

  • Is RetailMeNot a private or public company?

    RetailMeNot is a Private company.

  • What is the current valuation of RetailMeNot?

    The current valuation of RetailMeNot is .

  • What is RetailMeNot’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for RetailMeNot is .

  • How much funding has RetailMeNot raised over time?

    RetailMeNot has raised $669M.

  • Who are RetailMeNot’s investors?

    Adams Street Partners, Alpine Investors, Austin Ventures, Catapult VC, and Escalate Capital Partners are 5 of 14 investors who have invested in RetailMeNot.

  • Who are RetailMeNot’s competitors?

    Slickdeals, Snapdeal, shopKick, Mr. Rebates, and Honey Science are some of the 6 competitors of RetailMeNot.

  • When was RetailMeNot acquired?

    RetailMeNot was acquired on 28-Oct-2020.

  • Who acquired RetailMeNot?

    RetailMeNot was acquired by Ziff Davis.

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