TRACXN REPORT : ONLINE GIFTING
May 2016
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Contents
Topic
Page
Sectors We Track
04
Overview
05
Tracxn BlueBox
10
Company List
19
Team
114
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Illustrative Sectors We Track
ENTERPRISE
INFRASTRUCTURE
CONSUMER
MOBILE
ENTERPRISE
APPLICATIONS
SECURITY
MARKETPLACES
MOBILE COMMERCE
SAAS
STORAGE
SUBSCRIPTION COMM.
MOBILE PAYMENTS
MOBILE-FIRST ENT. APPS
NETWORKING
FASHION TECH
MOBILE MARKETING
INTELLIGENT ENT. APPS
MOBILITY
LOCAL SERVICES
MOBILE DEV TOOLS
OPEN SOURCE
IT OPS
ONLINE GIFTING
MOBILE HEALTH
RETAIL TECH
CLOUD INFRASTRUCTURE
FOOD TECH
MOBILE GAMING
MARKETING TECH
API MANAGEMENT
TRAVEL
MOBILE LEARNING
STEALTH MODE
BIGDATA INFRASTRUCTURE
GAMING
MOBILE COMMUNICATION
VERTICAL SAAS
TECH
FINTECH
EDUCATION
HEALTHCARE
INTERNET OF THINGS
BITCOIN
EDUCATION IT
LIFE SCIENCES
3D PRINTING
PAYMENTS
SELF LEARNING
DIGITAL HEALTH
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Sector Overview
Scope of report
This report covers consumer facing online platforms that enable users to buy products like gift cards, flowers, merchandise, etc.
for end users without the expectation of payment from end user. This report do not cover horizontal online companies like
Amazon, which also provides gifting products on its platform, SaaS platform enabling gifting and offline first companies. Major
sectors covered in this report are platforms selling Gift Cards, Florists, Gift Registries, etc. The sector saw over $431M invested
through 179 rounds, with close to $196M invested in 2015/16. Companies operating in gift card space accounted for most of
funding closely followed by Florists.
• Gift Cards - 68 investments worth ~ $153M
• Florists - 28 investments worth ~ $121M
Most active funds
• Y Combinator – ( Cardpool, BloomThat, RegistryLove)
• Sequoia Capital – (Stockpile, Basha, Liwushuo)
• Founder Collective – (Giiv, Cardpool, Gyft)
• SV Angel – (Sincerely, Cardpool, BloomThat)
1. All data and analysis in the report is based on Tracxn’s current coverage
2. Only YTD data is considered for 2016 throughout the report
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Sector Overview – Funding Activity
Notable investments in last nine months
• CleverCards (Greeting Cards - Physical) - $2.7M funding led by Delta Partners - April 14, 2016
• The Bouqs Company (Florists - B2C - Retail - Subscription) - $12.0M in Series B round of funding led by QVP, Azure Capital
and KEC Ventures - Feb 3, 2016
• LovePop Cards (Greeting Cards - Physical) - $2.6M in unattributed round of funding - Nov 13, 2015
• Zola (Registries - Wedding) - $10.0M in Series B round of funding led by Canvas Ventures - Nov 12, 2015
• Easy Flower (Florists - B2B - Marketplace) - $12.0M in Series A round of funding led by SIG China - Oct 21, 2015
• Stockpile (Gift Cards - Retail - Digital - Equity Cards) - $15.0M in Series A round of funding led by Sequoia - Oct 13, 2015
• Gratafy (Gift Cards - Retail - Digital) - $4.3M funding led by Acorn Ventures - Oct 09, 2015
• ItsOnMe (Gift Cards - Retail - Digital) - $2.3M in Series A round of funding - Oct 01, 2015
• Bloomon (Florists - B2C - Retail - Subscription) - $4.0M in Series A round of funding led by INKEF Capital - Sep 02, 2015
• Bloom & Wild (Florists - B2C - Retail - Subscription) - $3.9M in Series A round of funding led by MMC Ventures - Jul 27, 2015
• Aishang Xianhua (Florists - B2C - Retail) - $16.1M in Series C round of funding - Jul 07, 2015
• BloomThat (Florists - B2C - Marketplace) - $5.5M in Series A round of funding led by Sherpa Capital - Jun 11, 2015
• Incake (Gift Shop - Retail - Confectionary) - $3.1M in Series A round of funding led by Shenzhen Capital Group - Jun 08, 2015
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Highest number of companies were founded in
2014
No. of Companies Founded
• Online florists and gift cards
companies together constitutes
49% of the total companies in
this space.
• Companies founded in 2013 and
2014 are 16% and 19%
respectively of the total
companies founded till 2016.
100
87
80
74
68
No. of Companies
66
60
40
36
20
0
2011
2012
2013
2014
*1 company in the report is founded in 2016
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2015/16
• 36% of the total companies are
founded in year 2013 and 2014.
2015 saw the highest amount of funding with total
investment of $181M
YoY Funding*
250
• 2015 saw an increase of 277% in
the amount of funding received
compared to 2014 largely due to
funding in Gift Cards and Florists
segments.
40
38
33
$196M
28
32
27
150
24
21
100
16
$57M
50
$48M
8
$29M
$16M
0
0
2011
2012
2013
Sum of Funding Amount
2014
Rounds
*Funding Value based on disclosed deals
2016: $15M invested in 4 rounds
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2015/16
No of Funding Rounds
Total Funding Amount (in Millions)
200
• Gift Cards and Florists segments
accounted for 33% and 28% of
total funding respectively.
• Investments in florists segment
witnessed an increase of 126%
2015 compared to 2014.
The number of early stage rounds were maximum
in year 2013
No. of Funding Rounds
30
0
1
•
25
No. of Funding Rounds
1
20
0
15
• Average value/round for early
stage rounds in the sector
stands at $2M.
2
28
27
21
10
17
13
5
0
2011
2012
2013
Early Stage Rounds
2014
Late Stage Rounds
Early Stage : Series B rounds and below
Late Stage : Series C rounds and above
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2015/16
Gift Cards sector has maximum
funding rounds in Gifting with
deals close to 68 in number.
• Average funding is highest in
2015 with 34 rounds receiving
funding amount of $181M.
April 2016
Tracxn BlueBox : Online Gifting
450+ companies in the sector, 100+ funded in last 5 years, $196M invested in 2015/16
Most Active Investors: Y Combinator, Sequoia
GIFT CARDS
Retail
Marketplace
Stockpile (2011,
$15M)
Raise (2013, $79M)
REGISTRIES
Zola (2013, $16M)
FLORISTS
$153M
$36M
B2C
FTD (1910, IPO)
$121M
B2B
(2014, $12M)
Liwushou (2012, $33M)
$34M
$76M
Physical
Digital
Easy Flower
RECOMMENDATION
GREETING CARDS
JibJab (1999, $18M)
Cleverbug
(2011, $9M)
GIFT SHOP
$13M
Man Crates (2011, $3M)
Cumulative funding in the sector
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Online Gifting – Evolution View
Evolution View
Avg. Year of Inception
Total Funding Amount (in $Millions) (in Log scale)
2010.0
1
2010.5
2011.0
2011.5
2012.0
2012.5
2013.0
2013.5
2014.0
Gift Shop - Retail
10
Gift Cards – Retail
- Digital
Registries - Wedding
Florists – B2C – Retail Subscription
100
1,000
Florists - B2C - Marketplace
Gift Cards - Retail - Digital
Gift Shop - Retail
Greeting Cards - Physical
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Florists - B2C - Retail
Gift Cards - Retail - Digital+Physical
Gift Shop - Retail - Confectionary
Registries
Florists - B2C - Retail - Subscription
Gift Cards - Retail - Physical
Greeting Cards - Digital
Registries - Wedding
Gift Cards is the highest funded segment followed
by Florists
Funding Across Sub-Sectors (in $M)
Gift Cards
153
Florists
121
Greeting Cards
Raise, Stockpile, Gratafy
1-800 Flowers, Bloomthat, The Bouqs Company
JibJab, Cleverbug
76
Registries
Zola, Myregistry
36
Recommendation
Liwushou
34
Gift Shop
ManCrates
13
0
30
60
90
Funding Amount (in Millions)
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120
150
180
Gift Cards – Business Model Description
This segment focuses on companies in gift cards sector enabling users for peer to peer transactions. The key companies in the
segment are retail platforms selling merchants gift cards to users and platform enabling users to sell/buy used gift cards.
• The total funding in the segment till 2015 is around $181M out of which $87M was secured in 2015.
• Funding in used gift cards sector is close to 86M.
• Raise Marketplace (founded in 2013) is one of the most promising company operating in used gift cards segment with a
valuation of close to $1B has raised $76M till April, 2016.
Retail
Marketplaces
Online platforms enabling direct selling of gift
cards to users.
Online platforms connecting users to sellers for
buying of new/used gift cards.
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Gift Cards – Business Model Deep Dive
No. of Companies Founded
No. of Companies
25
23
19
20
17
15
12
11
10
8
5
0
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
Funding Amount (in Millions)
YoY Funding
100
87
75
50
25
8
8
2011
2012
6
0
2010
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2013
2014
• Funding in 2013 and 2015 is
spiked majorly because of
company Raise raising a round
of $18M and $56M respectively
from NVP, NEA and other
investors.
• Companies providing a platform
to sell Used gift cards are close
to 15.
• Raise, a P2P marketplace to sell
used gift cards is the highest
funded company with funding
amount close to $76M.
38
3
• Gift Cards sector has highest
number of companies founded
in year 2013, since then there is
a decreasing trend over all in the
number of companies founded.
2015
Florists – Business Model Description
The segment focuses on companies that are engaged in providing flower delivery services from local florists, owned stores or
directly from farms using app or online based platform to manage transactions. Companies covered in this sector are based on
either Marketplaces or Retail models providing deliveries to consumers.
• A total of 121 companies are covered in this sector. Companies are categorized based on the services they provide and are
further segregated based on their business models.
• The total funding in the segment in 2015 is $43M which is 50% of total funding in the segment during 2012-16.
• Retail sector has received a total funding of $66M during 2012-16.
Retail
Marketplaces
Online platforms enabling flower delivery services
from either company owned stock or by local florists.
Online platforms enabling flower delivery by third
party delivery services sourcing from local florists.
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Florists – Business Model Deep Dive
No. of Companies Founded
No. of Companies
25
20
20
15
13
19
13
• Total funding received is
maximum in year 2015 with a
126% increase from year 2014.
10
5
3
0
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
YoY Funding
Funding Amount (in Millions)
50
$43M
40
30
$19M
20
$12M
$11M
10
0
$0M
2012
2013
2014
*Funding in year 2016 is till month of March
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• New companies in this sector
started from 2011 onwards,
peaking the numbers in 2014
and 2015.
2015
2016
• In 2015, a total of 9 rounds of
funding rounds took place with
an average funding round of
$5M.
Trends
• Florist startups using tech enabled platforms having mobile apps and online store providing personalized bouquets and
arrangements has gained traction from 2012 onwards.
• Subscription based flower delivery companies are pivotal in reducing spoilage related to this industry and thus clones of this
business model are seen across geographies including Europe, China, India and South East Asia.
• Online registries have seen a significant opportunity in generation of revenues by providing integrated services like retail
gifting store, tour packages, event related service listings or bookings, etc. Zola an online wedding registry earns revenue
only by selling products and activity packages to couples who uses their platform.
• From 2011 onwards, gift cards market has shifted from physical gift cards to mobile based digital gift cards making instant
gift giving process an opportunity to scale business transactions. Gratafy, a digital gift card gifting company partners with
local restaurants to provide menu items as digital gifts. Some of the partnered restaurants have reported a ROI of up to
1500% with users using the platform.
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Most Active Investors
Y Combinator
Sequoia Capital
SV Angel
Gift Cards
Cardpool, Spark Gift
Karma, Stockpile
Sincerely, Cardpool
Florists
BloomThat
Registries
Gift Shop
Recommendation
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BloomThat
RegistryLove
Gemnote
Basha
Liwushuo
Founder Collective
Giiv, Cardpool, Gyft
Online Gifting – Company List
DETAILS CLOSE TO 456 COMPANIES
(111 FUNDED AND 345 UNFUNDED COMPANIES)
COVERS THE FOLLOWING SECTORS
Florists
Gift Cards
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Gift Shop
Greeting Cards
Registries
Recommendation
Florists
Gift Cards
Gift Shop
Greeting Cards
Registries
Recommendation
Florists (1/24)
Company
B2C - Retail
B2C - Retail
Details
Funding
ProFlowers [San Diego, 1998]: ProFlowers is an e-commerce retailer that sells flowers and products shipped from
growers, suppliers and its own facilities to consumers. Started in 1998 and is based out of San Diego, US. Provides
international delivery. Part of Provide Commerce, which was in turn part of Liberty Media. FTD Cos. completed its
purchase of Provide Commerce on Dec. 31, 2014 for a value of $440M.
$35M
Roseonly [Guangzhou, 2013]: Roseonly, a Beijing-based startup founded in 2013, sells premium rose bouquets
sourced from premium vendors from Ecuador. It sells jewel-encrusted bouquets packaged similar to engagement ring
boxes. Bouquets are priced at $240. It has virtual stores on Taobao, Tmall, and Jingdong. Customers can pay for goods
using Alipay, after which they’re shipped to recipients in over 300 Chinese cities. A special feature of Roseonly is that
a person can send roses to only one person in his/her lifetime. It's a marketing ploy where users have to specify the
name of the recipient for their purchased bouquet, which can’t be changed after it’s set (if they purchase flowers
again, it has to go to the same person)
$20M
Investors
Tencent, IDG Capital Partners, Accel
Partners
Aishang Xianhua [Shanghai, 2008]: Aishang Xianhua enables users to buy flowers online and gift them to people
$16.1M
across multiple locations in China. It works with local florists who fulfill and deliver orders.
B2C - Retail
B2C - Retail
UrbanStems [Washington D.C., 2014]: UrbanStems delivers fresh bouquets, wound tightly in the burlap cloth, to
customers within an hour for just $35 dollars (including delivery). UrbanStems offers three bouquet options for
delivery; these options rotate seasonally. The limited variety help prevent the company from wasting unused flowers.
All of UrbanStems' flowers are grown on farms in Colombia and Ecuador. They have a team of couriers making the
home deliveries. No delivery charges.
$1.5M
Bloominous [Los Angeles, 2013]: Bloominous is an online platform based florist shop. Provides DIY floral kits that user
can use to customize flower bouquets. Provides farm-direct flowers along with photo-instruction cards and video.
Ships to all 50 states with priority service taking overnight. Based out of LA, US.
$200k
B2C - Retail
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Middleland Capital, NextGen Angels,
Great Oaks Venture Capital
Florists
Gift Cards
Gift Shop
Greeting Cards
Registries
Recommendation
Florists (2/24)
Company
B2C - Retail
Details
Funding
Arena Flowers [London, 2006]: Arena Flowers is an online flower and gift delivery services. Delivering directly to the
UK, Netherlands, Germany, France and Belgium (under the following brands: ArenaFlowers.com, ArenaBloemen.nl,
ArenaBlumen.de, ArenaFleurs.fr and ArenaBloemen.be / ArenaFleurs.be brands), and worldwide through bilateral
deals with key delivery partners. Also offers B2B services. Head quartered in London, UK.
310K
Investors
Bloompop [Washington D.C., 2013]: Launched publically in Sept 2013, Online platform to buy flower arrangements
directly from local florists on smartphone. Users can search flowers types for different occasions and prices on the
platform. Provide customization for flower bouquets. Florists provides flower delivery service.
1776
FlowWow [Moscow, 2014]: FlowWow is an online florist delivery network. Partners with local flower delivery shops.
Platform accepts online payments and provide free shipping and same day delivery within the city. Services are
available in Russia, Armenia, Kazakhstan and Ukraine. Has partnered with platform like cuponation, 2gis, etc. Based
out of Moscow, Russia.
Internet Initiatives Develompent Fund
(IIDF)
Yours Florally [Belfast, 2012]: Yours Florally is an online retail florist shop. User can order flowers for any occasions.
Procures flowers on its own. For same day flower delivery services, partners with local florists to get them delivered.
Based out of Belfast, UK.
Lough Shore Investments
B2C - Retail
B2C - Retail
B2C - Retail
Blooming Haus [London, 2014]: Blooming Haus is an online retail shop to order flower bouquets. Specially designs
flowers for wedding and events. Sources flowers from growers. Takes orders one day before the delivery. Bouquet
start from $45 (35 Pounds). Based out of London, UK.
B2C - Retail
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Florists
Gift Cards
Gift Shop
Greeting Cards
Registries
Florists (3/24)
Company
Details
Eko Cicek [Istanbul, 2015]: Eko Cicek is an online florist network shop in Turkey. It provides flower and gift delivery
services, offering personalized flower arrangements and gourmet gift items such as cakes, cookies and chocolates for
any occasion. Sources flowers from a network of local florists. Based out of Istanbul, Turkey.
B2C - Retail
Flower.com [Los Angeles, 1996]: Flower is an online florist marketplace. FLOWER.COM is based in Los Angeles
California. Work with gift basket vendors and floral suppliers worldwide. Ship products nationally and worldwide.
Based out of LA, US.
B2C - Retail
EASYFLOWERS [Adelaide, 2000]: EASYFLOWERS is an online florist retail shop. Sources flowers from network of
Australian florists. Provides over 100 arrangements of flowers. Services in more than 20 Australian cities. Provides
same day delivery if ordered before 2PM. Based out of Adelaide, Australia.
B2C - Retail
B2C - Retail
Pearsons Florist [ , 1969]: Pearsons Florist is an online florist retail shop. Specializes in flowers, gifts and wedding sets.
Pearsons Florist owns 6 Sydney retail stores, a design centre, worldwide website for online orders and School of
Floristry. Sources flowers from farms. Provide one day deliveries if order is placed before 2 P.M. Based out of New
South Wales, Australia.
Watanabe Floral [Honolulu, 1945]: Watanabe Floral is an online retail florist shop. User can place an order online or
can place by phone calls. Categories includes flowers for wedding, sympathy, any occasion, etc. Sources flowers on its
own. Based and operational in Hawaii, US.
B2C - Retail
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Funding
Investors
Recommendation
Florists
Gift Cards
Gift Shop
Greeting Cards
Registries
Florists (4/24)
Company
B2C - Retail
Details
Florists.com [Carle Place, 2012]: Florists.com is an online retailer for flowers. User can also order fruit baskets,
cookies, gift baskets, etc. Partners with local florists, retailers for order fulfillment. Provides 4-hour same-day delivery.
Also uses common carriers such as FedEx & UPS, etc. for next day and scheduled deliveries. Charges a flat rate
$14.99 for shipping and handling. Part of 1800flowers.com. Based out of NYC, US.
Flowers2world [Santa Monica, 2008]: Flowers2world is an online retail florist shop. Works with a network of online
florist and flower shops to send flowers in more than 180 countries across nations covering the small towns and cities.
Based out of California, US.
B2C - Retail
B2C - Retail
Organic Bouquet [Maitland, 2001]: Organic Bouquet is an online florist retail shop. Sources flowers directly from
farms in California, Ecuador and Colombia. Flower arrangements include roses, calla lilies, tulips, gerbera daisies,
hyacinths, sunflowers, alstromeria lilies and blue iris. Also offers gift baskets, fruit baskets, nut baskets, gourmet
chocolates, gourmet cookies, plants and wreaths. Provide shipping to all 50 states. Based out Florida, US.
B2C - Retail
Euroflorist [Malmon, 1982]: Euroflorist is an online florist shop. Started as a traditional wired service company and
gradually to online portal. Euroflorist partners with over 54,000 local flower shop across Europe. Renamed to
EuroFlorist in 1990, EuroFlorist began offering flowers online in 1995. In 2010 EuroFlorist acquired the UK based
flower delivery service eFlorist/Teleflorist.Euroflorist delivers more than 1.8 million bouquets a year. Based out of
Malmon, Sweden.
B2C - Retail
Flying Flowers [London, 1981]: Flying Flowers is an online flower retail shop. Brand offers a range of lower priced
floral and gift products through postal and courier delivery. It is primarily operated through www.flyingflowers.co.uk
website. It has its network spread across UK. User can send beautiful fresh cut flowers with Flying Flowers. Hand-tied
bouquets available same day and delivered to the door by local florists. Sends flowers by post, also offer delivery by
courier and flowers by local florist. Acquired by interflora.com in 2012, which is a part of FTD group of companies.
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Funding
Investors
Recommendation
Florists
Gift Cards
Gift Shop
Greeting Cards
Registries
Florists (5/24)
Company
B2C - Retail
B2C - Retail
B2C - Retail
Details
Goquets [Des Moines, 2014]: Goquets is an online retail shop for flower delivery anywhere in US. User can place
order in less than three minutes, has zero hidden fees. Goquets has tie ups with local florists to deliver custom made
orders. Provides one day delivery at an extra price of $4.99. All paymens are done online. Company name changed
from Bloomsnap to Goquets in May of 2015. Based out of Des Moines, Iowa, US.
Flowers Direct [Sleaford, 1992]: Flowers Direct is an online flower retail shop. Flowers Direct brand mainly offers a
range of sourced floral gift products which are boxed and delivered direct to the consumer through a courier network.
It operates primarily through the Flowers Direct website, as well as associated telephone numbers. Also offers a range
of Interflora florist fulfilled products. Delivers flowers throughout the UK and globally, via network of skilled local
florists. Delivers through for 6 days a week. Provides same day delivery service. Acquired by interflora.com in 2012,
which is a part of FTD group.
A Better Florist [Singapore, 2015]: A Better Florist is an online florist shop. User can choose from any available
options and confirmation is received and a photo of order is sent to user. Flowers come straight from farms in the
Cameron Highlands, arranged into bouquets by florists, and delivered for free in 90 minutes all around Singapore.
Bouquet selections start at $60 SGD (US $40). Based out of Singapore, Singapore.
Roses Only [London, 1995]: Roses Only is an online retail florist. Offer a wide range stemmed roses, gerberas, lilies
tulips and variety of mixed seasonal flowers. User can order bouquets, flower arrangements and designs all available
for same day delivery in London. Offer online flower delivery services in Australia, UK and Singapore.
B2C - Retail
Interflora [Berlin, 1923]: Interflora is an online flower retail shop. It has its network spread across globe. User can
send beautiful fresh cut flowers with Interflora. Hand-tied bouquets available same day and delivered to the door by
local florists. Provides international deliveries. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Acquired by ftd.com in July 2006.
B2C - Retail
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Funding
Investors
Recommendation
Florists
Gift Cards
Gift Shop
Greeting Cards
Registries
Florists (6/24)
Company
B2C - Retail
Details
Local Melbourne [Melbourne, 2014]: Local Melbourne is an online florist shop. Sources from local florists in
Melbourne. Launched in 2014, offers wide range of floral arrangements featuring anniversary flowers, new baby
flowers, romantic red roses and many other gift ideas. Service includes next day and same day flower delivery in
Melbourne, and accept online payment or payment by phone or in cash.
Easyflowers [Shimla, 2013]: Easyflowers is an online gifting platform. Users can book flowers, cakes chocolates, cards
etc. Claims to have tie ups with 140+ outlets.
B2C - Retail
B2C - Retail
Bunches [Nottingham, 1989]: Bunches.co.uk is an online florist shop. Takes orders from both online and using wire
services. Also sells range of flowing house plants, helium balloons and various extras. Uses third party postal services
for deliveries. Provides deliveries to any postal address in the UK including all of Northern Ireland. Based out of
Nottingham, UK.
Buning [Boston, 2007]: Buning The Florist is an online florist shop. Order online to send fresh flowers, gift baskets and
gourmet items for any occasion. Delivered by local florists. Based out of Boston, US.
B2C - Retail
Mumbai City Florist [Mumbai, 2015]: Mumbai City Florist is an online platform to order flowers, cakes and gifts.
Offers delivery service for the products ordered through the platform. Ties up with local vendors and suppliers and
facilitates order placed thriough the platform. Operational in Mumbai only as of April'16.
B2C - Retail
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Funding
Investors
Recommendation
Florists
Gift Cards
Gift Shop
Greeting Cards
Registries
Florists (7/24)
Company
Details
Spot Gifts [Hyderabad, 2015]: Spot Gifts is an online flower delivery service. Offers flower delivery service in 20 cities.
Delivery charges are between 100 - 300 INR based on the time of delivery. Delivers cakes, flowers, chocolates and
merchandise.
B2C - Retail
floristsmumbai [Mumbai, 2014]: Provide catalogue of gifts for different types of festivals and occasions. Ordering is
available for flowers, chocolates and dry fruits. Provides fixed time and midnight delivery also.
B2C - Retail
Bloomnbud [Gurgaon, 2014]: BloomnBud is an online platform to order and send flowers, cake, chocolates, sweets,
fruits, soft toys and gifts anywhere in India. Offers same day delivery and midnight delivery and charges Rs. 300 for
fixed timings. Offers a wide variety of flowers, bouquet designs and festival based gifts.
B2C - Retail
B2C - Retail
phoolwala [Delhi, 1999]: Phoolwala.com is an online florist and gift delivery store which caters to more than 500
cities including some international locations such as USA, UK and Philippines. Phoolwala lists several products, mainly
in the categories of flowers, chocolates, gifts and combos. They claim to have made more than 100,000 successful
deliveries till date. Orders before 5 PM are delivered on the same day. The gifts are categorized under various
occasions. They also have an option for corporate gifting.
Mayaflowers [Delhi, 2015]: Online platform to gift flowers. Also lets users gift chocolates and cakes.As of Jan 2015
active in Delhi. Plans to spread services throughout the country. Part of FTD.com
B2C - Retail
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Funding
Investors
Recommendation
Florists
Gift Cards
Gift Shop
Greeting Cards
Registries
Florists (8/24)
Company
Details
Bloomskart [Delhi, 2012]: Bloomskart is an online store to shop for gifts with primary focus on flowers. Gifts are
available across categories such as soft toys, chocolates and perfumes. Users can search for gifts by type of flower,
occasion or gift type. Shipping only to Delhi, Gurgaon and Noida as of August, 2015
B2C - Retail
Bundles of Flowers [Quezon City, ]: Bundlesofflowers.com is the online flower delivery service of Fabulous Bundles
Flower shop located at the heart of Quezon City and decades experience in flower arrangement. Flower shop known
with its fresh flower design.
B2C - Retail
B2C - Retail
B2C - Retail
Fleurop [Berlin, 1908]: Fleurop Interflora is an online florist shop. Delivery is done through interflora network of
florists. In the Netherlands, some 1150 are members of Interflora florists are associated. Worldwide, there are 40 000
spread across more than 140 countries. Sends flowers, nationally and internationally. Part of Interflora wired services,
which is a part of FTD.
Flowers For Everyone Australia [Sydney, 1999]: Flowers for Everyone is an online florist retail shop. Owned and
operated by the Primrose family since 1999. Operates offline stores in Melbourne and Sydney, and a chain of local
affiliate/wired florists in other Australian cities. User can also order for wine, balloons, teddy bears, chocolates and
baby hampers. Fresh flowers are sourced directly from local farms. Based out of Sydney, Australia.
NetFlores - Oficial [Sao Paulo, 1995]: NetFlores is an online florist shop. NetFlores.com delivers flowers in Brazil and
in over 70 countries through its own network of associated florists. Sources flowers from wholesalers. Also offers
same day delivery in Brazil for orders received on regular business days. Based out of Sao Paulo, Brazil.
B2C - Retail
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Wollongong Flowers [Wollongong, 2015]: Wollongong Flowers is an online florist shop. offer same day delivery for
all orders placed before 2PM. Charges a flat $12 for delivery. Based out of Wollongong, Australia.
B2C - Retail
B2C - Retail
B2C - Retail
Drake Algar [London, 1937]: The Drake Algar brand offers luxury flowers and gifts from London's florists via its
www.drakealgar.com website and its offline shop partners. Drake Algar offers high end floristry for corporate,
wedding and event work. A Florist & Brand owned by Flying Brands. Acquired by Interflora in 2012, which is a
part of FTD companies.
Sweet Joseph [London, 2011]: Sweet Joseph is an online flowers shop. Specializes in ethical flowers and plants,
provide luxury flower bouquets. Also arranges flowers for events, corporate functions and weekly flower deliveries for
businesses. Flowers are imported directly from farms in Ecuador and Holland. User can place an order online or can
call. Delivers within the UK as well as internationally. Based out of London, England.
McNamara Florist [Fishers, 1954]: McNamara Florist is an online florist retail shop. Sources products directly from
growers all around the world. Sources flowers directly from growers. Company works in association with FTD. Based
out of Fishers, Indiana, US.
B2C - Retail
OnlyRoses [London, 2007]: OnlyRoses operates an e-commerce store, as well as a franchise system with retail
locations in London, Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Sources directly from Ecuador. Offers choice of 250 stunning varieties, and
offered in many different sizes (up to 1.5 meters tall), shapes and colors. Based out of London, UK.
B2C - Retail
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Florist Melbourne [Melbourne, 2013]: Florist Melbourne is an online florist shop. Sources flowers from local florist
and delivers them to users. Offers same day flowers delivery in Melbourne. Charges delivery fee of $10.00 min. Based
out of Melbourne, Australia.
B2C - Retail
Melbourne Fresh Flowers [Darling, 2012]: Melbourne Fresh Flowers is an online florist shop. All of flowers are
purchased directly from the growers and biggest flower markets. Do not provides one day deliveries as flowers are
procured after an order is placed. Based out of Darling, Australia. Founded by Rajani H and Kiran H.
B2C - Retail
B2C - Retail
SA Florist [Cape Town, 2012]: SA Florist is an online florist marketplace. User can purchase flowers, premium
hampers and gift boxes from a variety of vendors nationwide. Partnered with 300 independent neighbourhood florists
selling over 900 products across South Africa. Platform also provides an industry-leading inter-florist ordering system
as well as an in-house florist solution for Corporates. Based out of Cape Town, SA.
Flora2000 [Wilmington, 1999]: Flora2000 is an online florist shop. Orders received are immediately forwarded to a
master florist in the vicinity of the recipient. The florist delivers the flowers, personally, and reports back. Has a
presence in US, India & UK and delivers in over 180 countries. Based out Wilmington, US.
B2C - Retail
Taskba Flowers [Los Angeles, 2014]: Taskba is an online platform for flower delivery service. Also accepts orders via
phone. Has a network of local florists who sends flowers to users. Delivery is borne by local florists. Based out of LA,
US.
B2C - Retail
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Cicek Sepeti [Istanbul, 2006]: Ciceksepeti is an online florist in Turkey. It provides flower and gift delivery services,
offering personalized flower arrangements and gourmet gift items such as cakes, cookies and chocolates for any
occasion. Sources flowers from 300+ local florists. In 2011, Amazon.co, European Venture Capital and Hummingbird
company, became a partner in ciceksepeti.com. Based out of Istanbul, Turkey
Order Flowers [Ashford, 2012]: Order Flowers is an online florist delivery shop. Delivers flowers. Offers flower for
events such as Festivals, Wedding , Funerals, etc. Sources flowers from over two thousand local florists throughout
the UK. Provides same day delivery options. Based out of Ashford, UK.
B2C - Retail
B2C - Retail
FTD Flowers [Downers Grove, 1910]: FTD flowers is an Internet and telephone marketer of flowers and specialty gifts.
FTD has retail locations offering floral products, in the U.S., Canada, the U.K. and the Republic of Ireland. FTD Group
utilizes FTD and Interflora brands, both supported by the Mercury Man logo, which is displayed in approximately
45,000 floral shops worldwide. Robert S. Apatoff, serves as the CEO and President of FTD Companies. Head quartered
in Illinois, US.
Floragram [Adelaide, 2014]: Floragram is an online florist retail shop. Create customized batch of bouquets each day
and delivers directly to user. Charges for bouquet begins from $29. Based out of Adelaide, Australia. Deadpooled in
September, 2014.
B2C - Retail
Nairobi Florists [Nairobi, 2014]: Nairobi florists is an online floral shop with team of local florists who offer the best
flowers, Order fresh flowers online with same day delivery for flowers, sweets, gifts and gift baskets. Based out of
Nairobi, Kenya.
B2C - Retail
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Flowers24Hours [London, 2000]: Free Flower Delivery London and UK: Order flowers online from florist London for
same day flower delivery London. Buy flowers online with flower shops in London. Provides same day delivery.
B2C - Retail
B2C - Retail
FlowerAura [Gurgaon, 2010]: FlowerAura is an online flower and gift store. Users can browse through the products
based on the occasion and even gift other products such as customized mugs, teddy house, chocolates, cakes etc. The
company delivers to 150+ cities across India. Also offers mid-night delivery services. Offers a collection of 175 flower
designs on sale, ranging from INR 299 to INR 18499.
PuneFlora [Pune, 2012]: Online florist offering same day gifting and flower delivery services in Pune. Have curated
items for several occasions such as birthdays, weddings, new arrivals, among others.
B2C - Retail
Floraa [Bangalore, 2015]: Floraa delivers flowers across Bangalore in 3 hours. Partnered with florists around the city.
Uses eco-friendly, recyclable material for packaging. Also offers subscription plans. App available on Play Store and
App Store.
B2C - Retail
PincGinger [Mumbai, 2010]: PincGinger is an online retail flower shop working on a hybrid model. Has a collection of
fresh flowers, artificial flowers, designer vases etc. Provides flower arrangements for corporate events, seminars,
office decorations, parties, weddings etc. Delivers across India.
B2C - Retail
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B2C - Retail
B2C - Retail
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City Girl Flowers [New York City, 2014]: City Girl Flowers is a boutique floral design studio. User can place order
online or via phone. Specialize in creating custom seasonal blooms bouquet. Provides delivery in New York City &
Brooklyn. Founder holds a Masters of Art from New York University & earned her Professional Floral Design
certification from FlowerSchool New York.
Peachtree Petals [Atlanta, 2011]: Peachtree Petals is an online and offline florist delivery shop. Also provides gift
baskets, premium chocolates, etc. Delivery charges are $11.99 for same day and $9.99 for next day Delivery. Delivery
partners includes AQuickDelivery and 1-800Courier. Also provides bulk buying options. Operational in Holland and
Miami.Based out of Atlalnta, US.
Cicek [Sisli, 1996]: Cicek is an online florist network shop in Turkey. It provides flower delivery services, offering
personalized flower arrangements. Platform provides curated filters as per occasion like christmas, valentines,
mother''s day, etc. Sources flowers from a network of 100+ local florists. Based out of Istanbul, Turkey.
B2C - Retail
Flower Shop Network [Paragould, 2000]: Flower Shop Network is an online platform to buy flowers from local
florists. Works directly with the local florist who delivers users gift of flowers by themselves. User can send flowers
anywhere is US and Canada. Based out of Paragould, Arkansas, US.
B2C - Retail
Landeau [Vancouver, 2014]: Landeau is a Vancouver and New York based online florist that specializes in delivering
premium bouquets of 25 roses. Buys flowers from wholesalers, suppliers direct from farm. Charges flat rate delivery
cost of $14.99 for Manhattan, US. Based out of Vancouver, Canada.
B2C - Retail
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Little Mr Bouqs [Brisbane, 2015]: Little Mr Bouqs is an online flower shop. Little Mr Bouqs offers one unique bouquet
of flowers online each weekday for $30 including delivery. Pick fresh flowers every morning from local flower market.
Provide same day flower delivery. Currently operating in Brisbane, Australia.
B2C - Retail
B2C - Retail
Farmgirl Flowers [San Francisco, 2010]: Farmgirl Flowers is an online florist shop. Provides daily customized
arrangement design using 100% American grown flowers. Buys directly from US based farmers on daily basis. Provides
same day delivery in SF, Bay Area, and LA. Also deliver anywhere in the United States. using shipping partners such as
FedEx.
FlowerPetal [Chicago, 2002]: FlowerPetal is an online retail florist shop. Occasion based bouquets such as birthday,
anniversary, new baby or new job. Provides same day flower delivery. Offers a 7 day freshness guarantee. Based out
of Chicago, US.
B2C - Retail
B2C - Retail
Flower Delivery Express [Commerce, 1994]: Flower Delivery Express is an online florist retail shop. Uses fulfillment
depots to deliver next day from coast to coast via FedEx and UPS. Same day deliveries are made through a network of
affiliated brick and mortar florists. Delivers in United States, Canada, and 152 countries around the world. In addition
to their floral offerings, they also have a wide variety of items including plants, cookies, chocolates and specialty gift
baskets. Based out of Michigan, US.
Floradoor [Cairo, 2009]: FloraDoor is an online retail florist shop, delivering flower bouquets to U.A.E and Egypt.
FloraDoor is involved in many aspects of florist from gift bouquets to weddings to corporate events. Flowers are
imported from Holland. Also provides same day delivery in Egypt. Based out of Cairo, Egypt.
B2C - Retail
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From You Flowers [Old Saybrook, 2002]: From You Flowers is an online florist marketplace shop. Tied up with
multiple florist networks which provide deliveries worldwide via affiliation with over 20,000 florists from around the
world. Provide same-day delivery service on orders placed before 3:00 p.m. Based out of Connecticut, US.
B2C - Retail
Love Bug Flowers [Timmins, 1995]: Love Bug Flowers is an online florist shop. User can buy flowers online, and have
them delivered locally. Also provide on call deliveries 7 days a weeks from 8:00am to 8:00pm. User can also order
fruit, chocolate, and gourmet baskets for all occasions as well as balloon bouquets. Based out of Ontario, Canada.
B2C - Retail
B2C - Retail
B2C - Retail
Ellee Jay Floristry [Gold Coast, 2015]: Ellee Jay Floristry is an online retail florist shop. User can buy flower bouquets,
gift hampers, candles and terrariums. Delivers throughout the Gold Coast, Northern NSW and Southern Brisbane
areas. Buy gifts as per events such as weddings, events, parties, birthdays, anniversaries, etc. Based out of Gold
Coast, Australia.
Send Flowers [Old Saybrook, 1997]: Send Flowers is an online florist retail shop. Provides floral bouquets with
nationwide flower delivery anywhere in the United States. Platform provides over 800 items/bouquets available for
same-day delivery. Sources flowers from local florists. Provides same day delivery using local florists. Acquired by
From You Flowers in December, 2011.
Post a Rose [ , 2000]: Post-a-Rose is an online florist shop. Specializes in sending the roses throughout the UK. Also
include other varieties of cut-flowers, indoor plants, gift and Luxury Isle of Man Hampers. Sources produce directly
from growers from the British Isle and the Netherlands. Provides next day delivery throughout the UK.
B2C - Retail
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7gul.az [Baku, 2014]: 7gul is an online florist store providing deliveries of rose flowers in city of Baku and suburbs in
Azerbaijan. Also provides accessories for alternate gifting options. Company has its own courier service with own
transport. User can pay both in cash or online. Based out of Baku, Azerbaijan.
B2C - Retail
B2C - Retail
B2C - Retail
Flowers & Blossoms [Toronto, 2014]: Flowers & Blossoms is an online flower shop specializing in custom-made
gourmet baskets and flower arrangements. Provide flowers for all occasions, corporate parties, weddings, hotels,
offices, funeral, etc. Sources flowers from growers. Same day flower delivery is available in Toronto and GTA. Based
out of Toronto, Canada.
Gift Flowers [Hong Kong, 2013]: Gift Flowers is an online florist shop. User can order from flower range including
roses, lilies, gerberas and tulips. Custom made arrangements for a broad range of different occasions, including
birthdays, valentine's day, mother’s day, anniversaries, new arrivals, romantic gestures, etc. Offers free delivery to all
metropolitan areas. Also provides same day delivery. Based out of Hong Kong, China.
Twiggy [ , 1998]: Twiggy is an online flower delivery shop. User can buy and gift customized flowers for occasions like
anniversary, birthday, corporate gifts, etc. Started as a offline retailer of flowers and has started online shop in 2014
to send flowers anywhere is Essex, UK.
B2C - Retail
Star Florist [Chennai, 2014]: Star Florist is an online platform to browse through and order a bouquet of flowers,
cakes and other gifts. User can chose next day delivery, midnight delivery or a particular time for delivery. Has 4
outlets in Chennai. As of April 2016, delivering in Chennai.
B2C - Retail
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B2C - Retail
1800flowers-com [New York City, 1976]: 1800flowers-com is an online florist and gift shop. Customers can order
fresh flowers, gift baskets, gourmet foods, confections, balloons. It was listed as a top 50 online retailer by internet
retailer in 2006. 1800flowers-com offers arrangements created by floral artists and hand-delivered the same day, and
flowers shipped overnight fresh from growers. Order fulfillment is done by local florists via bloomnet wired network.
Florists deliver flowers to users. Based out of New York, US. Company went public in August, 1999.
B2C - Retail
B2C - Retail
Ode a la ROSE [New York City, 2011]: Ode a la ROSE is an online flower delivery store. Offers a selection of elegant
French-style rose arrangements made only with the high quality roses at affordable prices. It sources its roses via
selective partnerships with farms in Ecuador and Colombia. Bouquets are hand-tied in workshop. Provides one day
deliveries in some cities. Charges flat fee of $14.95 for delivery. Located in NYC.
Teleflora [Los Angeles, 1934]: Teleflora is an online florist shop. Fresh flowers and gifts delivered to user by using a
network of local florists. All orders are on placed on Teleflora online platform and then are forwarded to local florist
for fulfilling. Teleflora charges a transactional cut on every transaction, Also charges platform fee for florist. Also
provides productivity tools for florist who subscribe to their services. Teleflora has over 13,000 member florists
throughout the U.S. and Canada, with an additional 20,000 affiliated florists outside North America. Based out of LA,
US.
iFlorist [Padiham, 2006]: iFlorist is an online retail florist shop. Sources flowers from local florists shops. Provide same
day delivery in as little as 4 hours, to next day flowers and a range of unbeatable value flowers by post. Provides
international shipping. Based out of Padiham, UK. Acquired by 1800flowers in December 2013.
B2C - Retail
B2C - Retail
Flowers for Dreams [Chicago, 2012]: Flowers for Dreams is the artisan flower service. They sell locally crafted flowers
via internet avoiding any unnecessary cost by reducing traditional expenses of a local florist (urban storefront rent,
window dressing, retail staffing) and developing a just-in-time inventory system to reduce spoilage by over 30%. Each
purchase benefits a local charity in need.
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Florists
Gift Cards
Gift Shop
Greeting Cards
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Florists (18/24)
Company
B2C - Retail
Details
Funding
Investors
Bloomex [Ottawa, 2005]: Bloomex is an online florist shop. Claims to provide flowers at 35%-50% lower cost than
traditional florists. Flowers come directly from growers. Also offers a variety of products including gift baskets
(chocolate, coffee/tea, savory snacks), balloons, gourmet foods, and assorted extra touches likes vases, teddy bears
and cards. Delivers at locations in Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, Winnipeg, Calgary, Vancouver, Edmonton and Halifax.
BloomBox [Delhi, 2015]: Developing a mobile app to order hand crafted bouquets made out of fresh flowers. user
can place an order via app for curated bouquets, and also has an option to choose their own flowers and packing.
Claims to provide delivery in under 90 minutes.
B2C - Retail
Dewifloristdecoration [Kuala Lumpur, 2015]: Dewifloristdecoration is an online flower shopping platform based out
of Malaysia. Users can order flowers like fresh flowers, artificial flowers in different shapes as flowers board, table
flowers, bouquet flowers (hand bouquet), flower wreaths from the portal.
B2C - Retail
B2C - Retail Subscription
The Bouqs Company [Marina Del Rey, 2012]: The Bouqs is a Venice, California-based cut-to-order online florist that
Quest Venture Partners, Wavemaker,
sources product directly from farms around the world and delivers finished arrangements to consumers doors at a
Amplify.LA, SG VC, Azure Capital, KEC
fraction of the typical retail cost. It sources its product from third party suppliers (eco-friendly farmers in North and $20.34M
Ventures, Draper, Azure Capital
South America) and holds no inventory, but manages to achieve direct-to-consumer caliber margins and brand
Partners
affinity.
B2C - Retail Subscription
Bloomon [Amsterdam, 2014]: Bloomon is an online platform to order subscription based flowers. Flowers are
sourced directly from the growers and are shipped next day to subscribers. User only need to choose size, order
frequency, provide payment details, address and rest is done by Bloomon team. Delivery is included in bouquet cost.
Based out of Amsterdam, Netherlands. Raised $4M from Inkef Capital in Sep., 2015. Currently(March, 2016) present
in Netherlands, Germany and UK.
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$4M
Inkef Capital
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Gift Cards
Gift Shop
Greeting Cards
Registries
Recommendation
Florists (19/24)
Company
B2C - Retail Subscription
B2C - Retail Subscription
B2C - Retail Subscription
B2C - Retail Subscription
B2C - Retail Subscription
Details
Funding
Bloom & Wild [London, 2013]: Bloom & Wild is a UK-based subscription florist that delivers whole bouquets to
consumers and businesses in boxes that fit through a standard UK letterbox. Company buys direct from growers $3.88M
ensuring fresh flowers delivery. Provide delivery on its own. Based out of London, UK.
Flower Plus [Shanghai, 2013]: Flower Plus offers a weekly subscription service for fresh flowers. Flowers are priced at
RMB 98($15). Operates in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Chengdu. Ties up with various logistics companies for
last-mile delivery. Raised seed funding from Telescope Investment and DT Capital in Jan 2016
Club Botanic [San Francisco, 2015]: Online platform for subscription based flower delivery services. Sources blooms
from California and Pacific Northwest growers. Provides only limited designs to chose from. Price per bouquet starts
from $35. Botanic is currently(March 2016) delivering in the city of San Francisco. Company designs arrangements
through designers.
Bloomsy Box [Miami, 2015]: Bloomsybox is a flower subscription service that delivers hand picked flowers directly
from farm to the subscriber's doorsteps. They only deal in "single-variety"- hand-tied bunches. Flowers are sourced
direct from suppliers in South America, Holland, Thailand and California. Subscription starts at $34.99/month.
Bloom This [Kuala Lumpur, 2015]: Bring out the florist in you! Subscribe to beautiful flowers sent to you weekly and
start creating own simple and stunning flowers arrangement anywhere!
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MMC Ventures, Catamaran Ventures
DT Capital Partners
Florists
Gift Cards
Gift Shop
Greeting Cards
Registries
Florists (20/24)
Company
B2C - Retail Subscription
B2C - Retail Subscription
B2C - Retail Subscription
B2C - Retail Subscription
B2C - Retail Subscription
Details
Flower Bunch [Bangalore, 2015]: Flower Bunch is an online floral delivery service. Offer a la carte as well as
subscription based delivery. Online payment as well as cash on delivery alternative available.
Stems Of Melbourne [Melbourne, 2014]: Stems Of Melbourne is an online fortnightly or monthly based flowers
subscription platform. Sources flowers from the Melbourne’s flower market and local wholesale growers. Delivery
cost are included in subscription. Subscription per bouquets starts from $50 ($38 USD). Based out of Melbourne,
Australia.
Secret Blossom [Melbourne, 2013]: Secret Blossom is Melbourne’s premier floral subscription service providing
freshly selected seasonal flowers presented with an artistic flair. Delivers weekly, bi-weekly and monthly. Prices
starting for $30/bunch.
Figbloom [Melbourne, 2015]: Fig is a subscription based online florist. Services begin from $50 a month including
delivery. User needs to choose bouquet type and delivery frequency. Based out of Melbourne, Australia.
Stem & Bloom [Brooklyn, 2015]: Stem & Bloom is a subscription service for flower delivery. Designs new flowers
sets every week and deliver them to subscribers. Sources fresh flowers once in week (Wednesday) one day before
delivering. Prices begin from $35 per week for a set of bouquet. Currently (March 2016) delivers in NYC.
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Gift Cards
Gift Shop
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Florists (21/24)
Company
B2C - Retail Subscription
B2C - Retail Subscription
Details
Funding
Investors
$7.5M
SV Angel, A-Grade Investments, Gary
Vaynerchuk, FundersClub, Y
Combinator, Rothenberg Ventures,
Vaizra Investments, First Round
Capital, Forerunner Ventures
BouquetValet [New York City, 2013]: BouquetValet is a flower delivery subscription service. They tie up with local
florists and deliver fresh flowers every month to subscriber's doorsteps. They do not have an inventory, farm or
arrangers of their own. They are basically a network of local florists. Subscription starts at $3/month. As of December,
2015, there service was no longer in action.
One Bunch Company [Los Angeles, 2012]: OneBunch is a subscription for flowers delivered on a weekly, bi-weekly or
monthly basis. Subscribers can change who they send a bunch to as often as they like. Subscription starts at
$29.99/month. Their team is internationally based in Asia, South and North America.
Garden of Roses [Moreno Valley, 2012]: Garden of Roses is an online retail rose florist shop. Sources fresh cut rose
flowers and arrangements for all seasons and occasions. Also provides gifts such as teddy bears, balloons, chocolates
and cards. Provides same day delivery. Based out of Moreno Valley, US.
B2C
B2C
B2C - Marketplace
FindAFlorist [Hyderabad, 2015]: FindAFlorist is an online platform to discover florists. Users can search for florists by
city, post and read reviews. Only has listings as of August, 2015. Plans to create a marketplace for florists with an
online booking service. Also runs a licensed floral design institute with 'Sanjeevani Sewa Samithi' providing private
vocational courses.
BloomThat [San Francisco, 2013]: BloomThat is an online marketplace for local florists. They partner with local florists
to create a selection of flower arrangements and deliver them in San Francisco or Silicon Valley within 90 minutes
with prices starting from $35 only. Available on iOS app. Provide next day delivery across US. Charges a minimum
delivery fee of $8.Based out SF, US.
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FLOW [Mexico City, 2014]: Flow is an online platform for flower gifting. User can buy any type of flowers from any
place by using mobile app/website. User will be able to follow the delivery path and see flowers getting delivered to
final destination. Provide fast delivery in less than 3 hours. Based out of Mexico City, Mexico.
B2C - Marketplace
OnlineDelivery.in [Delhi, 2012]: Flower Online delivery is an online platform to order flowers, cakes and gifts. Offers
delivery service for the products ordered through the platform. Ties up with local vendors and merchants and
facilitates order placed thriough the platform. Operational in around 50+ cities across India
B2C - Marketplace
Pune Flower Mall [Pune, 2012]: Pune Flower Mall is a gifting shop that is based out of Pune. Specializes in delivery of
flower bouquets and baskets. Also sells cakes, chocolates, sweets, dry fruits, assorted boxes, soft toys, home decor
and special occasion themed gifts. Claims to have presence in 200+ cities through its associates and vendors.
B2C - Marketplace
B2C - Marketplace
India Flower Mall [Gurgaon, 2009]: India Flower Mall is an online platform to order flowers, cakes and gifts. Offers
delivery service for the products ordered through the platform. Ties up with local vendors and merchants and
facilitates order placed thriough the platform. Operational in around 50+ cities across India. Part of Navasam Online
Private Limited
Bloomsbay [Visakhapatnam, 2013]: Bloomsbay is an online closed marketplace to order flowers. Partnered with local
florist in various cities to offer same day delivery. Delivers across 200 cities which include top tier metros like Delhi,
Mumbai etc.
B2C - Marketplace
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Funding
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$12M
SIG China, ZhenFund, Shunwei, Iheima
UncleJis [Delhi, 2008]: UncleJis is an online closed marketplace for gifting flowers and cakes. Claims that they also run
a local concierge service which takes cares of small errands like delivery from restaurants etc. Operates concierge
services through phone.
B2C - Marketplace
B2C - Marketplace
FnGStore [Delhi, 2009]: FNG Store is a closed marketplace for gifting flowers. Partners with local florists and vendors
to supply flowers for the online orders. Also offers cakes and gifts through the portal. Offers gifting and delivery
services of flowers in nearly 165 cities. Also offers midnight deliveries of gifts, cakes and flowers at he desired
location in most of the cities. Operational in more than 150 cities as of Dec '15.
FLOWERS [Brisbane, 2007]: 1300 FLOWERS is an online florist managed marketplace. All florist are carefully selected
based on quality of flowers they procure and deliver. Controls delivery and quality of flowers ordered. Delivers all
over Australia. Charge flat delivery fee of $10.95. Head Quartered in Brisbane, Australia.
B2C - Marketplace
B2C - Marketplace
Floral Tab [San Francisco, 2015]: Floral Tab is a marketplace for local florist to showcase and sell their floral
arrangements. Consumers can choose from a variety of flower arrangements to send to their recipient with same day
delivery available. Prices include delivery charges. Provides option for local florists to open their own online store
using shopify on their platform. Same day delivery with Uber Rush. Based out of SF, US.
Easy Flower [Beijing, 2014]: Easy Flower is a mobile app based platform that connects flower growers with florists.
Controls the entire supply chain of procurement and delivery to ensure quality and freshness of flowers. Helps the
florist in simplifying the supply chain to get flowers from supplier. Claims that it delivers to florists in Beijing, Shanghai,
Guangzhou among other cities, and partners with 20,000 growers in China's major flower growing regions with
average daily shipments of 1.2 million. Other than B2B, it offers bouquet subscription to end consumers. Also provides
B2B - Marketplace wedding flower decoration by connecting end consumers with florists.
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Gift Cards
Gift Shop
Greeting Cards
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Company
B2B - Marketplace
B2B - Marketplace
B2B - Marketplace
B2B - Retail
Details
Floradirect [Winchester, 2013]: Floradirect is an online flower marketplace for florists. Flora Direct supplies the
freshest cut flowers, pot plants and sundries to florists nation wide. Do not hold any stock, partners with suppliers in
Holland. Every item is bought from the Dutch auction or direct from the grower the very same morning it gets
dispatched, then delivered to florists. Based out of Winchester, UK.
Florismart [London, 2014]: Florismart is an online flower marketplace for florists. Florismart has flower exporters,
wholesalers, and growers on their platform. Florismart platform enables user to buy, compare stock and prices of
several different exporters, each with their own specialist teams buying directly from the flower auctions. Delivers on
its own. Provide next day delivery. Delivers on a minimum bucket size of £200 ($300). Based out of London, UK.
BloomKonnect [Boston, 1998]: BloomKonnect is an online platform for B2B florist. Carefully vet all BloomKonnect
network members, ensuring the highest quality of product from participating growers as well as the credit quality of
participating florists. Also offer real-time inventory management, automated order management, and tracking
abilities. Based out of Boston, US.
Alaric Flower Design [New York City, 2006]: Alaric Flower Design is an online florist in New York. Specializing in same
day flower delivery and corporate events. Sources flowers from growers. List of clients include: HSBC, Deutsche Bank,
Emilio Pucci, Jacob and Co., Chloe, L’Oreal and Estee Lauder. Alaric Flower Design is a winner of the “Best in Show”
award for an original tablescape, presented at the 16th Annual New York Flower Show Dinner Dance. Based out of
NYC, US.
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Florists
Gift Cards
Gift Shop
Greeting Cards
Registries
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Gift Cards (1/21)
Company
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Funding
Investors
Raise Marketplace Inc. [Chicago, 2013]: Raise (rebranded from coupontrade.com in 2013)is a marketplace where
consumers can buy and sell gift cards for cash. On the Raise marketplace, users can sell gift cards from any brand or
LISTEN, Bessemer Venture Partners,
restaurant to get cash back. Raise accepts gift cards and vouchers from all partnered stores having minimum credit $76.5M
LISTEN LLC, New Enterprise Associates
Marketplace - Used balance of $20. The user chooses the selling price and the gift card is featured on Raise’s marketplace for consumers
to buy.
Cards
Zeek [Tel Aviv, 2013]: Zeek is a gift voucher marketplace app that allows users to buy or sell un-redeemed store
credits and gift cards. It also allows users to store and organize store credit in one place. Physical vouchers are
received within 7 business days while electronic vouchers can be used immediately. Charges a processing fee of 7% of
Marketplace - Used the card’s value, the minimum fee is £3. Available on iOS and Android and has 100k+ downloads. Based out of Tel
Aviv, Israel.
Cards
Marketplace - Used
Cards
Marketplace
Marketplace
$3M
Qualcomm Ventures, Emery,
Blumberg Capital
Savvee [London, 2015]: Savvee is an online P2P platform to buy and sell gift cards. User can put a unwanted gift card
and can put a ask value for it. User will receive bids for the same card and can sell gift card. Based out of London, UK.
Giftbar [Chicago, 2010]: Giftbar is an online marketplace that allows user to purchase and personalize gift cards from
independent retailers and send them via email, mobile and mail. Offers a curated list of merchants providing both
physical and digital gift cards. Giftbar is currently in Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, Boston, Washington DC and
Dallas.
$1M
Wonder Technologies [Orange County, 2013]: Wonder is a marketplace for people to discover and purchase e-gift
cards from virtually any business, from the biggest brands to local specialty stores. Wonder’s patent-pending
technology allows consumers to effortlessly and discreetly redeem gift cards at any merchant. Wonder gift cards
cannot be lost or forgotten, do not expire and are always valid. Charges merchants a one time setup fee of $50. Based
out of Orange County, California.
$875K
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K5, Tech Coast Angels
Florists
Gift Cards
Gift Shop
Greeting Cards
Registries
Recommendation
Gift Cards (2/21)
Company
Marketplace
Marketplace
Retail - Digital
Details
Funding
Loop & Tie [Austin, 2013]: Loop & Tie is an online marketplace for gifting gift cards. User chooses a gift from a
collection of listed gifts on platform, curates it and then send it to user in form of a gift card. Provides listings from ecommerce stores like sock club, etsy, etc and user can chose any gift and send it in form of gift card. Also provides gift
card options for corporate gifting. Based out of Austin, Texas.
Investors
NAR REach
Gift Card Mall [Pleasanton, ]: A part of Black Hawk Network Financial services, giftcardmall is a marketplace for third
party physical and digital gift cards. The other parts are incentivecardlab.com, which helps corporations create their
own incentive cards, and giftcardlab.com, which stores all readymade card which can be issued to employers and
retailers.
Gratafy [Seattle, 2012]: Social gifting platform that lets users gift food and drink items from local bars and restaurants
to anyone using only their email address or phone number. Gift recipients are notified instantly and can redeem at
$9.65M
the restaurant from their phone. As of Jan 2015, company had partnered with close to 750 restaurants in Seattle and
Los Angeles. Founded by University of Washington grads.
Acorn Ventures
$7.5M
Google Ventures, Karlin Ventures,
Twitter, The Social+Capital
Partnership, A-Grade Investments
Retail - Digital
Gyft [San Francisco, 2012]: Gyft is a mobile gift card app that allows customers to buy, store, send, and redeem gift
cards conveniently from their mobile device. Gyft is seamlessly integrated with Facebook so users can easily send
messages and gift cards to their friends around special events. Consumers can also upload existing plastic gift cards to
the app. Gyft launched a B2B API program in 2013 that allows third party corporates to offer their own programs.
Based out of SF, US.
$6.5M
Long Island Angel Network, BDS
Capital Management, LLC, Angel
Dough, Wheatley Partners
Retail - Digital
eGifter [Melville, 2011]: eGifter enables users to send customized digital gift cards to friends, family etc. through
social media, email etc. It also enables businesses to attract potential customers and increase loyalty by integrating egift cards with their websites/apps etc. eGifter also allows crowd-funded gifts to be sent during special occasions.
Creating registries/wishlists is also possible through eGifter. Bitcoins are also accepted with eGifter. The businesses
integrating eGifter API can track customer behavior and customize the cards to further increase customer interaction
and loyalty
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Gift Cards
Gift Shop
Greeting Cards
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Gift Cards (3/21)
Company
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Funding
Investors
Giiv [Los Angeles, 2009]: Giiv is a text message gifting platform that allows users to send gift coupons items to other
individuals instantaneously via text message. These coupons are redeemable for specified items at the point-of-sale of $3.35M
partner retailers. Based out of LA, US. Raised total funding of $3.35M. Acquired by Revionics.
TomorrowVentures, Saban Ventures,
Founder Collective, SK Telecom
Ventures
Giftly [San Francisco, 2010]: Native is a mobile app to give and receive gifts. Targets the $100B-a-year gift card
market. It worked with banks and credit-card issuers to allow gift cards to be used by recipients at up to three
different places. When a recipient would go to redeem their gift, they would pay out of their own pocket, but Giftly
would reimburse them that amount through their credit card. Based out of SF, USA.
$2.8M
Baseline Ventures, Lightspeed
Venture Partners, RPM Ventures,
SoftTech VC, Floodgate, Thrive Capital
Karma [San Francisco, 2011]: Karma is a social, mobile gifting service where users can send gifts to friends on the go
using iOS and Android devices. Karma uses semantic analysis on user's social profiles, news feeds, birthday reminders
and other data on friends to find relevant occasions . Users can choose an actual gift from a selection of goods from
50 product companies- Magnolia Cupcakes, 23andme, Crane & Co., Domaine Chandon etc. in the app itself.
Acquired by Facebook in 2012.
$2.3M
Sequoia Capital, Kleiner Perkins
Caufield & Byers, CrunchFund, Felicis
Ventures, BoxGroup
ItsOnMe [Las Vegas, 2013]: Launched in Las Vegas in Jan 2014, ItsOnMe (former Drinkboard) is a curated, hospitalitycentric, mobile gifting app for iPhone and now Android. Users can gift a round of drinks, meal or book a casino game
for others at its curated partner locations. Headquartered in Las Vegas, NV, with satellite offices in New York City and
San Francisco.
$2.3M
Quippi [La Jolla, 2012]: Quippi is the first fee-free International Shopping Card that empowers immigrants who live in
the U.S. to support their loved ones abroad. Quippi’s cards are accepted at major retailers in Mexico, including
Chedraui and Coppel. The customer buys a gift-card PIN offline or online and sends the PIN to his/her family/friends in
Mexico. The latter can now use the PIN to buy from partner stores or sites. The retailer on behalf of which Quippi
releases the card is charged, not the consumer.
$2.2M
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Avalon Ventures
Florists
Gift Cards
Gift Shop
Greeting Cards
Registries
Recommendation
Gift Cards (4/21)
Company
Retail - Digital
Details
Funding
Investors
Vouchr [ , 2013]: Vouchr is an app based mobile platform which let’s user gift exactly what they want to, anywhere in
the world, in an instant. User can send customized gift as in a drink at a bar or paid table at a restaurant. Features like
corporate gifting, gifting to a fan, etc. can be done by using this app. Raised a seed funding of $1.5M in Nov. 2014.
Based out of Ontario, Canada.
$1.5M
Kima Ventures
Sesamea [Paris, 2005]: Sesamea is a French company providing electronic gift and cash cards, redeemable at a
number of stores and french retailers.
$1.4M
Credit Mutuel, CapDecisif
Retail - Digital
Retail - Digital
Giftbit [Victoria, 2014]: Giftbit, formerly known as Kiind, allows businesses to sell and redeem their gift cards without
paying transaction charges or credit card fees. When a gift card offer is redeemed, merchants collect the revenue
$1.15M
without the need to manage liability or breakage. If a gift card offer is not used, 50% of the unused funds are returned
to the buyer.
Wedoogift [Paris, 2014]: Wedoogift is an online platform for buying and redeeming of gift cards. Has tie ups with
more than 500 stores. Stores can directly list themselves at their portal and thus gift card can be redeemed at this
store. Charges no fees. Gift card catalog includes Amazon, Carrefour, 3 Suisses, etc. Based out of Paris, France.
$564K
Kima Ventures
Giftery [Mumbai, 2012]: Giftery offers an online portal through which users would be able to gift eVouchers for
specified amount of money which is redeemable at any of the 100+ partner brands of the company which include
stores, spas, restaurants and experiences in Mumbai. The sender can personalize their voucher by suggesting a place
to redeem the voucher at. The company delivers the Giftery voucher over email or via hand delivery with chocolates
an flowers. Acquired by Giftcardsindia.
$300k
Blume Ventures
Retail - Digital
Retail - Digital
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Gift Cards
Gift Shop
Greeting Cards
Registries
Gift Cards (5/21)
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Retail - Digital
Details
Funding
finnay [Helsinki, 2013]: FINNAY is a mobile and online platform to buy gifts. The sender selects a suitable gift and the
delivery date in the Finnay online shop, after which the receiver is informed of the gift by SMS. The application then
leads recipient to the shop where the wrapped gift is waiting together with a message from the sender. Partners with
gift shops selling gifts. Ships internationally to 5+ european countries. Based out of Helsinki, Finland.
$263K
Dollop [Cleveland, 2013]: Dollop is a mobile application that lets users treat their friends to a real redeemable treat
using an emoji. The gift recipient receives a tab up to a certain amount and is able to redeem that gift at a
participating location near them. Charges $ 0.5 fro each instant gift delivery and also charges 2% processing fee for
merchant signup. Based our of Cleveland, US.
$230K
Tinggly [London, 2014]: Tinggly is a platform for premium global activities gift card. User can buy a Tinggly gift box for
anyone and this can be redeemed globally with partners. User can buy gift box from 3 available categories priced at
$79, $119, $279 with redemption window of two years. Offices in 3 countries U.K., USA and Australia.
$170K
Cyber Gifts [Moscow, 2013]: Cyber-Gifts is an online platform for digital gifts cards. User can choose digital gifts
(books, games, music, magazines, apps and etc). User can easily pick up a gift he/she wants, choose a gift card, put
some words to recipient and send it. Recipient will receive an email with link to cyber-gift. Based out of Moscow,
Russia.
$100K
Instagarage [New Orleans, 2007]: Instagarage is an online company that will provide a universal gift card where all
gift cards are built into one single card that will allow consumers to shop at the retailer of their choice. The
Instagarage card will allow consumers to choose multiple retailers, select the dollar amount for each retailer,
customize their card, and place them all on a universal gift card to be used at multiple stores on or offline. The
universal gift card provides for a fast and easy way to purchase merchandise online, via a cellphone display screen, or
at the retailer’s checkout counter.
$25k
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Retail - Digital
Retail - Digital
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Florists
Gift Cards
Gift Shop
Greeting Cards
Registries
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Gift Cards (6/21)
Company
Details
Funding
Investors
giftee [Tokyo, 2010]: giftee is an online service where user can send a small gift/gift voucher by twitter and email.
User can send affiliated coupons of stores at a discounted price. Based out of Tokyo, Japan.
95K
DG Incubation, BEENOS Inc. (formerly
netprice.com, Ltd.)
Retail - Digital
Retail - Digital
Retail - Digital
DropGifts [New York City, 2012]: DropGifts.com is a digital marketing, social gifting platform that makes gift-giving
easy and convenient. Friends and family can send free and paid gift cards from a variety of top brands to anyone on
their network using Facebook and DropGifts' iPhone/Android app, thereby allowing retailers to acquire new
customers and engage with their existing customers. Based out of NYC, US. Dead pooled as of 2013.
e.ventures, T-Venture
Dropost [Tampa, 2011]: Dropost is an app based platform that allows user to drop gifts for friends which are geotagged to specific locations. These gifts, which are virtual gift cards purchased via the Dropost.it service, can only be
accessed when the recipient visits a specific location. After the gift is purchased (with a small fee), the recipient is
emailed a message that includes an optional video greeting from the gift-giver. One of six companies chosen for the
inaugural class of Gazelle Lab, a TechStars Global Accelerator Network member.
Gazelle Lab
Prezto [Cleveland, 2013]: Prezto is a mobile app that allows gift givers to immediately and remotely send gift
vouchers. The recipient steps to the QR reader at the store, scans it, and receives the actual gift from the vendor.
Charges $0.50 for each gift transfer. Takes 2% processing fee from merchants, Based out of Ohio, US.
LaunchHouse
YouGotAGift [Dubai, 2012]: App and online based platform to send e-gift cards. Provide merchant specific gift card.
User can buy from up to 80+ leading retailers including mall cards. Instant delivery by email and sms. Provide gift
registry as well. Also provide gift card for businesses and corporates. eGift Card is valid for 12 months from the date of
purchase. Based and operational across Dubai and UAE.
Middle East Venture Partners (MEVP)
Retail - Digital
Retail - Digital
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Gift Cards
Gift Shop
Greeting Cards
Registries
Recommendation
Gift Cards (7/21)
Company
Retail - Digital
Retail - Digital
Details
Investors
Troopto [Santa Monica, 2014]: Troopto is an online gift cards gifting platform. User need to create an account, invite
people to pitch in through social platforms like Facebook, Twitter and email. Contributors get to add a personal
greeting and a photo. User can choose gift cards available from partnered stores. Also allows to send private gifts.
based out of Santa Monica, US.
Start Co.
Peela [Sao Paulo, 2010]: Peela is an online platform for gift cards. Platform allows gift card to be a rechargeable open
or closed loop gift card for continued loyalty actions. Peela allows consumers with no credit card to buy online and
also receive loyalty programs benefits to spend both at online and offline partners. Founded in the first half of 2011
by a group of serial entrepreneurs, Peela is based in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Trindade Investimentos
Got Gift Cards [Los Angeles, 2011]: Got Gift Cards is an online platform for gift cards. User can send someone a gift
card and even upload unused gift cards. User can redeem gift cards with tie ups at purchase in-store, or for shopping
online. Based out of California, USA. Coming soon as of Jan, 2016.
Retail - Digital
Retail - Digital
Funding
Gift Off [London, 2014]: Gift Off is an online digital gift cards shop. User can buy gift cards with digital currencies.
With over 200 gift cards to choose from, including Amazon, Steam and M&S, user can buy practically anything
with digital currencies. Stocks gift cards that work in Austria, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, Italy and the
ROI. Based out of London, UK.
Tohcan [London, 2015]: Tohcan is a mobile and web platform for sending, storing and spending gift cards. User can
send someone a gift card and even upload unused gift cards. User use Tohcan gift cards with tie ups purchase in-store,
or for shopping online. Based out of London, England.
Retail - Digital
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Gift Cards
Gift Shop
Greeting Cards
Registries
Gift Cards (8/21)
Company
Details
Wogi [Singapore, 2015]: Wogi is an online platform to buy and send digital gifts. The company is a digital gifts (cards)
provider and gifts aggregator with own catalogue management system. Wogi powers businesses with gifts as well as
it runs its own e-commerce store for buying, sending and managing gifts digitally. Based out of Singapore, Singapore.
Retail - Digital
Retail - Digital
Retail - Digital
GiftCaddies [Richmond, 2013]: GiftCaddies is a mobile app that makes user send and receive gifts instantly – anyone,
anywhere, anytime. User can send a bottle of wine or pay for dessert. Recipients are notified on their smartphone and
can redeem the gift right away. User can choose from local shops, restaurants, golf courses and more. Application is
free to use. User need to download the free app to redeem the gift. Based out of Richmond, Virginia, US.
Giftaway.com [Madison, 2014]: Giftaway is an online retailer where customers can purchase getaways and gift them
to others in the form of e-gift certificates. Giftaways allows recipient to book their getaway on dates that work best
for them. Giftaway drives incremental revenue for boutique hotels, spas, and other experience providers by
purchasing their services for personal consumption. Based out of Madison, US.
Bitit [Paris, 2015]: Bitit is an online shop for buying of digital bitcoin gift card. User can buy Bitit prepaid digital gift
card from 25 to 250 euro which can be redeemed into Bitcoins. Based out of Paris, France.
Retail - Digital
Giftsapp [Santa Monica, 2015]: GiftsApp is a social gifting service for sending physical gifts that empowers the
recipient to choose out of millions of available products, and enables their delivery even if the address of the recipient
is unknown. As of Nov. 2015, app is not live yet.
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Florists
Gift Cards
Gift Shop
Greeting Cards
Registries
Gift Cards (9/21)
Company
Details
Joidy [Berlin, 2014]: Joidy is an app based platform to send digital gifts. Joidy allows user to send physical and digital
products to any recipient.User need to register on app, select recipient, desired merchandise, and confirm payment.
Based out of Berlin, Germany.
Retail - Digital
Retail - Digital
Retail - Digital
iGiftSocial [Millbrae, 2011]: iGiftSocialis a social gifting platform for giving a real gifts such as gift cards, a box of
chocolate, a bouquet of flowers, Facebook friends and shares that event with your and recipient Facebook friends.
User can go with 3 options either claim the gift and or re-gifting and discretely replace the gift with another product
on platform (of equal or lesser value). Based out of Millbrae, US.
Suregifts [Lagos, 2013]: SureGifts is an online platform to buy Gift Cards. Suregifts partners with retailers to create a
new revenue channel and acquire new customers. Merchants can drive customer acquisition, increase shopper
interaction and drive social engagement. User can even merge unused voucher money left in gift cards. Based out of
Lagos, Nigeria.
Giftano [Singapore, 2014]: Giftano is an online gift cards shop. Choose to receive e-vouchers instantly via email or get
them delivered by post. User will find great gift ideas for restaurants, spas and retail stores. Based out of Singapore,
Singapore.
Retail - Digital
Retail - Digital
Zaggle [Mumbai, 2011]: Zaggle offers an online platform which enables to gift their friends and family by prepaid
gifting i.e eVouchers which are redeemable at various retail stores or online retail. The portal allows users to browse
by occasion, brand and gift theme and enter the amount of the voucher for a brand/service. From vouchers to its
flagship product, the Zaggle Super Card, it has a comprehensive list of prepaid gifting solutions for various occasions.
Along with this, Zaggle has over 40 popular merchant subscribers across diverse categories, which gives the user a
broader choice.
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Florists
Gift Cards
Gift Shop
Greeting Cards
Registries
Gift Cards (10/21)
Company
Details
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Prezz [Mumbai, 2014]: Prezz is a digital gift card. Users can send gift cards instantly through SMS and/or Email. The
recipient can redeem Prezz Gift Card in more than 4500 stores across India and in department stores, fashion, food,
entertainment, kids, lifestyle, electronics categories. Users can also add a message to make it more personal.
Associated brands are Shoppers Stop, LifeStyle, Westside, Flipkart, Amazon and restaurants such as PizzaHut,
Mainland China, Cafe Coffee Day. All the received & bought Prezz will be accumulated in a wallet. Offers an
Android app with 25K downloads as of Dec '15. Product of GCI Network.
LOCADA [Amsterdam, 2013]: LOCADA is an online shop to buy gift cards. User can order your gift card online and
send it directly to the recipient or print it itself. The recipient redeems the gift card via the website. Locada is founded
in the Netherlands in 2013. Locada operates from the Netherlands, UK and Singapore.
Retail - Digital
eGiftify [London, 2012]: eGiftify is an e-gifting platform. User can send an e voucher instantly, from anywhere,
directly to phone, email or facebook wall. Plus, user can add photos, videos, and messages for a personal touch. Based
out of London, UK.
Retail - Digital
a little closer [Portland, 2013]: A little closer is a platform which provides medium for people to send a gift. User
chooses a location to send recipient an unexpected gift. User can ask for anything like food, flowers, pranks, etc.
Based out of Portland, Oregon, US.
Retail - Digital
Retail - Digital
Bouxtie [Palo Alto, 2014]: Bouxtie is an app based platform for buying and sending of digital gift cards. With Bouxtie
app, user can select from hundreds of top retail brands and instantly send a digital gift card right from phone. User
can personalize its gift card with a thoughtful video, image or message. Redeem instantly, in-store or online. Based
out of Palo Alto, US.
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Florists
Gift Cards
Gift Shop
Greeting Cards
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Gift Cards (11/21)
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DelightGifts [Gurgaon, 2012]: DelightGifts.in is an online experiential gifting portal of India which offers people
various means to gift their friends and family. The portal offers experiences including vouchers and gift items for
individuals as well as corporates to suite their budget. Customers can choose from categories like gourmet, spa &
salon, adventure sports, entertainment, creative and hotel getaways to gift. These experiences can be gifted as
birthday gifts, anniversary gifts, festival gifts enabling users to browse through their selection of experiences. Also
allows users to add flowers, chocolates or a cake to their gift purchase delivery.
Kaado [Beijing, 2013]: Kaado is a social mobile application developed by Beijing Joyful Technology that allows users to
choose and send impromptu gift cards to friends and family members. Integrates various gift cards with photos, prices
and detailed introductions. Users can pay for them via UnionPay or AliPay and then send them to friends directly.
Retail - Digital
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Givvit [London, 2012]: Givvit is an app based platform for social treating. Givvit allows consumers, companies and
employers to send treat messages to friends and family, customers or employees. Treats are small gifts like a coffee, a
drink, some flowers, or a take-away. Givvit has integrated with major brands like Caffe Nero, M&S, Amazon,
hungryhouse and hmvDigital. Givvit app has been featured in Wired and BBC Click. Based outof London, UK.
Zokudo [Mumbai, 2014]: Zokudo allows you to purchase an eGift card from a host of luxury brands and send it to
anyone on their email address or mobile phone. eGift cards are authentic and easy to redeem at a number of original
brand store locations in Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore, as well as on certain brand websites. Gives recipient the choice
to swap their gift card for a brand of their choice. Allows group gifting that allows multiple people to contribute to one
gift. Site is still in its Beta stage and yet to be launched with its products as of May 2015.
iCARD [Fort Lauderdale, 1998]: iCARD is an online platform to buy gift cards & gift certificates. iCARD Gift Cards
are redeemable for more than 300+ merchant gift cards. User can send a personalized gift card valued from $10 $300. Provides a selection of both plastic Gift Cards that are sent by mail and electronic eGift Cards that are emailed.
Based out of Florida, US.
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Florists
Gift Cards
Gift Shop
Greeting Cards
Registries
Gift Cards (12/21)
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Retail - Digital
Details
Forward [Boston, 2015]: Forward is an app based platform to send gift vouchers. Partnered businesses provides gift
vouchers which user can send to friends in their network. Recipient will receive an email from Forward about gift and
instructions for how to redeem. Local businesses use the platform to generate affiliations to acquire new customers.
Based out of Boston, US.
OnMe [San Francisco, 2015]: OnMe is a iOS app that let's user buy drinks for friends at bars and coffee shops. User
can pick any friend to buy gift for, select a bar and gift amount. User can even send a personal message via video or
text, and then buy the drink. Users friend will get notified immediately. Based out of SF, US. As of Dec 2015, in private
beta stage.
Givatude [Palo Alto, 2012]: Givatude is a mobile giving, sharing, gifting platform. Givatude enables users to send their
friends gifts from local merchants. User selects a local merchant, decide a gift coupon, pay for it from platform and
sends it to user. User then gets notification which can be redeemed at merchants shop. Based out of Palo Alto, US.
Retail - Digital
Retail - Digital
Slide [New York City, 2014]: Slide is a mobile which converts offline merchant gifts cards into digital gift cards. User
can access slide through the iOS mobile app or website, once logged into account, user can take a picture of a
merchant gift card and a virtual representation of the payment information for the merchant gift card is stored in
users account. The services also notify user if user is near a location that accepts a stored merchant gift card. Based
out of NYC, US.
Fuzzie [Singapore, 2013]: Fuzzie is a gifting app that allows user to send e-gift cards to friends instantly. User can send
gifts in seconds on messenger, whatsapp, facebook or email. Sends a nifty code for gift card and user can redeem the
same, no app required. Based out of Singapore, Singapore.
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Gift Cards
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Gift Cards (13/21)
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BirHediyenVar [Istanbul, 2012]: BirHediyenVar is an online platform to send gift vouchers. Gift voucher holder can
choose his/her gift through available products and services from different categories by using only a single gift
voucher. The amount can be decided by the sender. Voucher holder gets informed via text message and e-mail on a
planned date. The gift vouchers which are sent by different periods and different users, gets collected in voucher
holders’ account and also holder can spend the voucher at different brands by splitting the gross gift voucher balance.
based out of Istanbul, Turkey.
Retail - Digital
Retail - Digital
Huuray [Copenhagen, 2012]: Huuray is an online platform that enables your user to instantly send digital gift card
incentives to customers via email or text. Provides an alternative as marketing platform which purpose is to generate
store traffic to online and offline retailers using digital gift cards. Partners with brand stores and retailers to send gift
to customers. Huuray is located in Scandinavia in Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland
4Gifters [Milan, 2014]: 4GIFTERS is an online platform to send gift vouchers. User sends a gift voucher to recipient
and recipient can redeem voucher from partnered offline stores. Also allows teamGift: group gift by sharing the total
price of the item with friends, GiftUp: select your dream gift and invite your friends to contribute and GiftList: create
your wish list and tell everyone what you like. Based out of Milan, Italy.
GiftyOne [Orange County, 2014]: GiftyOne allows users to gift experiences such as skydiving, spa, art and
entertainment, etc. Users access the GiftyOne service initially via their mobile application, and people can redeem
gifts via email, text, or Facebook Message. Based out of Orange County, US.
Retail - Digital
Retail - Digital
GiftZapp [Bangalore, 2013]: GiftZapp offers a gifting managed marketplace on the mobile. The gift sender can browse
through the listings and send it to the receiver through the mobile application. Receivers can exchange
unwanted/repeat gifts and provide their address for delivery. The users are offered a timeframe of 72 hours for
payment during which they can choose to cancel. Launched at NextBigWhat's bigMobilityConf 2014. Android and
iPhone platforms
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GiftRocket [Mountain View, 2010]: GiftRocket is a P2P digital gifting service that lets users send and receive digital
gift cards via email. Gifts come packaged with an eCard, a customizable message and a suggestion of where to spend
the money. Giftee can redeem the cash in their bank account, credit card, personal check or Paypal account. User can
buy a gift card for any business and the giftee can use the card at any other business.
Caysh [Chicago, 2015]: The mobile app allows any user to take a picture or a video, attach cash by paying through
PayPal, and send the card to select contact. Based out of Chicago, US.
Retail - Digital
Retail - Digital
SmartGift México [Zapopan, 2014]: SmartGift México is an online platform that allows people to share digital gifts
from any smart device. Users who receive the digital gift can redeem it at the store of their preference. User can even
choose to gift a beverage or dish or even a gift certificate for a bar or restaurant. SmartGift Mexico also help creates a
digital sales channel, using social media and friend-to-friend marketing to connect any brand with the target public.
Based out of Zapopan, Mexico.
Retail - Digital
SwiftGift [London, 2013]: SwiftGift is a gift messenger app. User can send real gifts to anyone using phone’s contact
book. Sending is fast and effortless, user simply selects a recipient from their contacts; and then selects a gift from the
SwiftGift online store (prices range from £5-£20,000). SwiftGift reaches out to the recipient to obtain their postal
address and dispatches the gifts to them. Gifts arrive beautifully packaged and with a personalized message from the
Sender, while the Recipient’s address remains private and protected. Based out of London, UK.
PineGift [Noida, 2014]: PineGift offers a mobile app enabling companies to gift digital vouchers to their employees.
Companies gift an amount to their employees, which can be redeemed at various online and offline retail stores
including Flipkart, Croma, The Mobile Store, etc. Product of Pine Labs.
Retail - Digital
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Company
Retail - Digital Equity Cards
Retail - Digital Equity Cards
Retail - Digital Equity Cards
Retail Digital+Physical
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Stockpile [Palo Alto, 2011]: Stockpile Investments is a brokerage platform that allows fractional share purchase for
the investor as well as in form of a gift card. The platform makes it easy and affordable for anyone to give, get, and
own stock in any dollar amount in form of gift card.
$15M
Sequoia Capital, Mayfield Fund
Spark Gift [San Francisco, 2015]: SparkGift is a gifting and investing service that makes it easy to give stocks and index
funds as gifts. Users can choose from 6000+ stocks and index funds and start giving for as low as $20. The gift
recipient can use the SparkGift website to create an investment advisory relationship with Spark Advisors, and
completes the steps to open a brokerage account with the platform's brokerage partner - Folio Institutional. Allows
fractional stock purchase. SparkGift charges $2.95 + 3% to the gift giver.
$120K
Y Combinator
CardLab [Addison, 2004]: Card Lab, earlier known as giftcard.com, is an online storefront for gift cards, both physical
and digital. Offers prepaid gift cards for different occasions. Customers can also design their own cards. It is a
subsidiary of Black Hawk Incentives, which designs an array of prepaid cards, from custom made to corporate
incentive cards. CardLab supplies prepaid award cards to 5,000 companies including 35% of Fortune 100 companies
iOS app available. Based out Addison, US.
$4.5M
Cypress Growth Capital
uGift [Kiev, 2011]: uGift is an online platform to buy gift cards. User needs to select an vendor, choose gift, pay for it.
Redicient recieves a gift certificate in form of a printed card, email or SMS and can redeem at partnered outlets.
Based out of Kiev, Ukraine.
$100k
Shareswell [New York City, 2014]: Shareswell is the simple and secure platform for gifting stock. User can create a
registry Gifting stock is simple, user needs to enter an e-mail address, select stocks and checkout. User can even set
up a registry of gifts and share it with network or can directly gift stock card. Charges only credit card processing fees:
2.9% + $0.55 per transaction. Based out of NYC, US.
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Gift Cards
Gift Shop
Greeting Cards
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Gift Cards (16/21)
Company
Details
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$55k
Retail Digital+Physical
Dlyte [Beverly Hills, 2011]: Dlyte.com is a customer reward platform that leverages the power and ubiquity of gift
cards to acquire and retain customers for local and national brands. Customers buy gift cards at Full Face Value and
are awarded a free loyalty currency that they then can use to get Services (such as Netflix, Spotify, et al). Currently
DLYTE represents more than 200 name Brands and has over 126,000 Members.. Founded by serial entrepreneur
Barry Shore. Based out of California, US.
Regalo Box [Santiago, 2010]: Regalo Box is an online platform to buy gift cards for experiences. User can choose a gift
card coupon from wine tasting, beer, a day spa, a horseback ride, a weekend in a tourist place and more, for prices
ranging from 15 to 40000($1-$2000) pesos. Partners with restaurants, retailers, activity agencies, to provide them
lead by selling in form of gifting cards.
$40k
Retail Digital+Physical
Retail Digital+Physical
Retail Digital+Physical
Retail Digital+Physical
GiftCardsIndia [ , 2010]: GiftCardsIndia is an online gift card aggregator and gifting portal. Offers Gift Vouchers and
Cards across several categories such as electronics, apparel, hotels and restaurants, departmental stores, among
others, and also offers multiple payment options. Claims 300+ brand partners including Flipkart, Lifestyle, Big Bazaar,
Shoppers Stop, Jabong, Titan, Domino's Pizza and ITC Hotels. Acquired Mumbai-based social gifting website Giftery in
Dec 2014. Sold over 250K pre paid cards in less than 4 years with INR 30 Crores ($5M) in 4 years of sales. Raised an
undisclosed amount in funding led by Blume Ventures and Google India MD Rajan Anandan in Dec 2014.
Gift Uncommon [Boston, 2015]: Gift Uncommon is an online store for gift cards. Each of gift cards is tied to a specific
community, and the card is accepted at all of the participating merchants in that community. Based out of Boston, US.
Giftnix [Austin, 2013]: Giftnix is an online platform to buy gift cards. User can buy gift cards for multiple occasions and
provide wide categories of stroee gift cards like Amazon, iTunes, PlayStation, STeam, etc. Giftnix also has specialized
programs available for reselling our gift cards. Based outof Austin, Texas.
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Start-Up Chile
Blume Ventures
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Gift Cards
Gift Shop
Greeting Cards
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Gift Cards (17/21)
Company
Retail Digital+Physical
Retail Digital+Physical
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$6M
Guggenheim Partners
Woohoo [Bangalore, 2013]: Woohoo, part of Qwikcilver, lets users pay online/in-store using partner wallets including
MobiKwik, Oxigen and payment cards. Provides 'payback' points for shopping through Woohoo mobile app.
Consumers can use it for shopping, dining, travel, gifting, etc. 10k+ partner merchant stores
TheGiftCardCentre UK [High Wycombe, 2008]: TheGiftCardCentre UK is an online gift card shop. Feature gift cards
and e-gift vouchers from the UK's top shops, including iTunes, Cineworld, Starbucks, Comet, WHSmith, Argos,
Debenhams, BHS, B&Q, Body Shop, Sainsbury's, Amazon, eBay, PayPal, MasterCard, New Look, Ticketmaster,
Pizza Express and many more. Also sells in bulk to corporates and can assist with delayed activation, bulk upload, and
promotions and incentive campaigns. Based out of Buckinghamshire, UK
GIFTWELL [Hong Kong, 2013]: GIFTWELL is an online gift cards shop. Giftwell provides gift card for local boutiques
& restaurants. Claims to have tied up with 100+ local stores. E-gift cards are sent instantly, gift cards are handdelivered next day. Based out of Hong Kong, China.
GiftCards.com [Pittsburgh, 1999]: GiftCards.com sells an array of gift card products including personalized gift cards,
group gift cards, virtual gift cards, discount gift cards, and local gift cards. It also rewards customers with G-Money
reward points on using GiftCards platform, which can further be redeemed.
CardCash [Brick Township, 2008]: CardCash.com is an online gift card exchange allowing consumers to buy and sell
discounted gift cards to restaurants, department stores and more all at discounts up to 35% off. Sellers receive cash,
or Amazon or PayPal credit in exchange for their gift cards upto 92% of card's price. CardCash has been profitable
since its inception and has been growing by close to 300% each year. The platform says it has made its users $6M
Retail worth's yearly savings and sold $120M worth of gift cards till date. Company has made $56M worth revenue as is # 14
Digital+Physical - in Forbes's America's Most Promising Companies for 2014. Raised $6 million in debt financing from Sterling National
Used cards
Bank in Dec 2014.
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Gift Cards
Gift Shop
Greeting Cards
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Gift Cards (18/21)
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morphCARD [Columbus, 2012]: morphCARD is an online platform for gift cards. Users can store new and existing gift
cards via mobile application or online through website. Do not charge users fees or sell cards that expire. User can sell
Retail Digital+Physical - gift cards for cash or buy other gift cards. Charges a very low transaction fees. Based out Columbus, Ohio, US.
Used cards
Funding
Investors
$20k
10Xelerator
Cardpool [San Francisco, 2009]: Cardpool is a gift card exchange marketplace where anybody can buy, sell, or trade
their new or pre-owned gift cards. Customers can buy gift cards up to 30% off their face value, sell their gift cards for
up to 90% of their face value in cash, trade their gift cards for an Amazon.com Gift Card, or donate their gift card to
Retail Digital+Physical - charity. Cardpool provides free shipping for both buyers and sellers, a 100-day return policy, and policy of only selling
gift cards that have no expiration date and no monthly fees.
Used cards
Y Combinator, Founder Collective, SV
Angel
Gift Card Granny [Fort Collins, 2009]: Gift Card Granny is an online and app based platform to buy & sell gift
cards. User can buy discount gift cards up to 59% off or sell unwanted gift cards for up to 92% cash back. Provides
Retail Digital+Physical - 50,000 gift cards on its platform. Based out of Colorado, US.
Used cards
Recardo [Tel Aviv, 2013]: Recardo is a used gift card store where you can sell your unwanted cards for cash or buy
Retail discounted cards for virtually any partnered store. Based out of Tel Aviv, Israel. Closed as of July, 2015.
Digital+Physical Used cards
Retail - Physical
GiftCard [Jakarta, 2011]: giftcardID is an online store for giftcards. Gift Cards available in Indonesia, ideal for friends,
family, corporate gifts and rewards. Provide end-to-end services in loyalty and gift card industries, including gift card
processing and distribution through our corporate sales and retail partners. User can ask for digital or physical card
which can be delivered to recipient address.Based out of Jakarta, Indonesia.
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$2M
Sovereign Capital
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Gift Cards
Gift Shop
Greeting Cards
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Gift Cards (19/21)
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Livrada [California, 2012]: Livrada was founded to make e-book gifting more personal. A Livrada e-book card is a
(physical) gift card, sold at retail, that represents a specific e-book title (e.g., The Adventures of Tom Sawyer). Each
card is beautifully designed with the book cover art and also includes a description, much like a traditional book $1.41M
jacket. The card allows the holder to redeem and download the specific e-book onto their e-reader device. It covers
all major platforms (Kindle, Barnes & Noble NOOK, and Apple iBooks).
Snoblesse [ , 2014]: Snoblesse is the Gift Card that allows user to give the fashion prodcuts. The card is housed in an
elegant box and can be spent at the partnered shops of brand of fashion and luxury. User can buy Snoblesse online or
withdraw it in the shops associated. Headquartered in Berkshire, UK.
Retail - Physical
Retail - Physical
Voucher Express [Ripon, 1999]: Voucher Express is an online shop for Gift Vouchers and Gift Cards.User can send gift
vouchers, gift cards and gift certificates, next day, to any UK address. Vouchers and gift cards from UK high street
shops like Marks Spencer gift voucher, Next gift voucher, John Lewis gift vouchers, Debenhams gift card, iTunes,
amazon, etc. Provides same day delivery of gift cards at an additional price. Based out of Ripon, UK. Voucher Express
is owned & operated by Hemingways Marketing Services.
FromMe2You [Dublin, 2015]: FromMe2You is an online platform to buy multi store gift card. User can spend gift
cards at many stores including grocery, fast food, coffee shops, health & beauty, leisure, travel and hotels etc.
Partners with 3000+ retail stores. Based out of Dublin, Ireland.
Retail - Physical
Retail - Physical
Funding
Big On Buying [Singapore, 2012]: Based in Singapore Big On Buying is an online platform which provide gift vouchers
from retailers. It partners with retailers and makes gift vouchers available at discounted rates. Users can select a gift
voucher and get it delivered to friend's house. The discounted price gets accumulated as BOB credits in user's
account. User can either use them for buying other gifts or give them to selected charity on the website.
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Ingram Digital Ventures
Florists
Gift Cards
Gift Shop
Greeting Cards
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Gift Cards (20/21)
Company
Retail - Physical
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Funding
GiftCardRescue [Ellicott City, 2008]: GiftCardRescue is an online platform to buy sell used gift cards.Sells gift cards at
a discount from over 400 major retailers, including American Express, Walgreens, CVS, Costco, Subway, Amazon, and
T.J. Maxx. In addition, also buys bulk gift cards and supply wholesale gift cards at preferential prices. Based out of
Maryland, US.
PayGarden [San Francisco, 2013]: PayGarden is an online platform which accepts second hand gift cards, converts
them to real currency and user can use this money for payments. PayGarden works with gift card networks so that
user can accept payments from gift cards from hundreds of top brands. Based out of SF, US.
Retail - Physical
Giftah [Canada, 2008]: Giftah is an online used gift card store allowing users to sell their unwanted gift cards to other
interested buyers who bid on them up to the amount left on the gift card and then purchase it for a discount. The gift
card’s values entered by the sellers are verified by Giftah to make certain that the card holds the value the seller
Retail - Physical - stated. The entire transaction is then completed through Giftah minimizing any risks for both the seller and buyer.
Used cards
Cardswapper [Seattle, 2012]: Cardswapper is an online and app based platform to sell used gift cards. User scans a
gift card, gets a price and cash comes to user wallet. User can even by discounted gift cards directly from the
Retail - Physical - platform. Based out of Seattle, US.
Used cards
Junkcard [Sacramento, 2011]: Junkcard is an online platform to buy and sell gift cards. Consumers can sell the gift
cards they won't use and purchase gift cards they will use at a great discount up to 35% off. User needs to mail all
the gift cards and cards money will be credited to user, which user can use to buy online e-gift card directly. Based out
Retail - Physical - of Sacramento, US.
Used cards
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$1.6K
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Gift Cards
Gift Shop
Greeting Cards
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Gift Cards (21/21)
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Giftcard Zen [Phoenix, 2012]: Giftcard Zen lets users sell gift cards for cash or buy discounted gift cards online and
save on merchants like Target, Home Depot, Lowe’s, Walmart, and Best Buy. The company buys unused gift cards and
then sells them at a discount to consumers who’ll use them. The previous venture from founder Aaron Dragushan
Retail - Physical - (FastCustomer) was named in the TIME magazine "Top 10 of Everything" in the apps category for 2011.
Used cards
CardSlyce Technologies [New York City, 2015]: CardSlyce Technologies is a platform to buy and sell unused gift cards
online. User needs to enter some basic card information for a quick trade amount offer. User can receive money or
Retail - Physical - buy some other discounted gift card, once the order is confirmed and cards balance is verified. Based out of NYC, US.
Used cards
CardSwap [Toronto, 2010]: CardSwap is a Canadian P2P online market for discounted gift cards Shoppers can save
10-40% off discounted gift cards before shopping. Gift card holders can redeem unwanted gift cards for cash. All gift
Retail - Physical - cards are guaranteed and CardSwap Certified. Based out of Toronto, Canada.
Used cards
SaveYa [Pittsburgh, 2014]: SaveYa is an online platform to sell gift cards. Provides an app which is designed to ditch
the plastic and deliver discounted gift cards electronically on users apple or android devices. Sell in bulk and buy
Retail - Physical - discounted gift cards. Based out of Pittsburgh, US.
Used cards
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Gift Shop (1/21)
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Man Crates [Redwood City, 2011]: Online platform to buy personalized gifts for men. Provide gifts range from indoor
stuff to outdoor stuff, gift imported spirits, grill bars, exotic meals, etc. Provides same day shipping. User can also
choose any future shipping day. Based out of Redwood City, US. Founded by serial entrepreneur and Stanford alumni
Jonathan Beekman. Raised a funding of 3M in March, 2015.
$3.1M
Tekton Ventures, Corazon Capital,
Sovereign Capital
Retail
Basha [Beijing, 2005]: Basha is an online gift store which offers services to individuals and corporates. Basha follows a
B2B2C business model, selling gifts from major brands to corporate customers via set-value gift cards, and then
providing delivery of the gift purchased to the intended recipient.Basha has nearly 800 major corporate clients, $2.27M
including China Telecom , Inspur Group, and China Construction Bank. The company has grown to 200 employees. The
company is no longer operational as of Jan 2016.
$1M
Retail
Giftcart [Gurgaon, 2012]: Giftcart is an online gifting portal which sells gifts for Men, Senior Men, Women, Senior
Women, Teen Boys, Teen girls, Boy, Girl and Babies etc. The gifts can be further filtered according to the occasion,
category, recipient, type, feature, brands and price. The site also offers services like birthday and anniversary alarm
where it reminds users on birthdays and anniversaries of their friends and family. Has features like Personality based
gifting, Gift Wizard, Gift Registry, Wish list, Event Butler etc. Giftcart is a portfolio company of TekCorp and it received
$1 million as seed form TekCorp.
Gift2Greet [Hyderabad, 2007]: Gift2Greet is an online retail store for gifts. Product portfolio includes cakes, flowers,
combos, teddy bears etc. Promises a delivery in 24 hrs. Offers midnight delivery as well. Delivering to only Hyderabad
as of June 2015. Owned and managed by Sri Sastha Solutions.
$250k
Angelslike [Guangzhou, 2015]: Angelslike is an online platform to buy gifts. Curates the products that its floats on its
platform specific to various events. Users need to login through their Wechat or Weixin account for purchases. Can
access directly through Wechat.
$156K
Retail
Retail
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Sequoia Capital
Tekcorp
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Gift Cards
Gift Shop
Greeting Cards
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SMFL [Beijing, 2015]: SMFL operates and online gifting platform that enables users to purchase and send gifts. The
products listed on the website include fashion accessories, electronic accessories, dry fruits, etc. Raised seed funding
from BlueRun Ventures in Feb 2016.
BlueRun Ventures
GSF
Retail
TinySurprise [Chennai, 2012]: TinySurprise offers an online curated marketplace platform that allows users to browse
through various collections of gifts and gifting combos for various occasions. Categories of gifts include flowers, cakes,
couple specials, personalized portraits and mugs, gifts for wedding and anniversary. It has partnered with
Bluedart,Aramex,Gati and DTDC to deliver across various cities in India. The company belongs to the GSF Accelerator
batch of August 2013.
Y Combinator
Retail
Gemnote [San Francisco, 2014]: Gemnote is an online platform focused on corporate gifts and greeting cards. User
only needs to convey the budget and rest is curated by Gemnote by providing a list of customized gift items which
user can buy and also adds a complimentary handwritten greeting card along with gift. Sources gifts from premium
manufacturers and suppliers like Patagonia (Adventure gears), Fitbit (Fitness wearables), Reidel (High end glassware).
Ships through shipping partners. Based out of SF, US. Backed by Y Combinator.
Retail
Makaboo Gifts [St. Louis, 2008]: Makaboo is an online store for personalized baby gifts. User can design high-end
baby gifts including bibs, burps and blankets from lines like Angel Dear, Kissy Kissy and Bella Bliss. Uses delivery
partners for deliveries. Makaboo is an independently-owned online retailer based in Saint Louis, Missouri.
Retail
Gifts.com [West Hollywood, 2005]: Gifts.com is gift recommendation site, offering consumers hand-picked gift ideas
and interactive, personalized shopping services. Partners with stores for fulfillment of orders. Gifts.com was founded
in 2005 and is a part of FTD group of companies.
Retail
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Gift Cards
Gift Shop
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Gift Shop (3/21)
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Retail
800Buy [Beijing, 2000]: 800buy is an online B2C marketplace for specialty gifting. The company sells over 8,000 gift
products with a distinct focus on the latest trends in life style and fashion. Key product categories include jewelry,
flowers, beauty & health, sports & outdoors, and digital electronics. Currently, 800buy has over 5 million
registered users throughout China. In addition to the online channel, the company markets its products through
catalogs and TV infomercials on satellite TV channels. The Company's flower s specialty website, Salala.com.cn, is the
largest online provider of flowers in China. Salala is a partner with 1-800-Flowers in the United States and a member
of the Interflora global network, serving customers in 185 countries worldwide. Salala was founded in April 2000 and
was acquired by 800buy in March 2004.
Giftr [Reykjavik, 2015]: Giftr is an online gift shop, which sends curated handcrfated gifts. Giftr partners with over 100
Etsy shops and companies with unique or handmade products to offer a one of a kind gift giving experience. The
platform curates and ships each gift. Based out of Iceland.
Retail
Retail
Retail
Giftingnation [Bangalore, 2013]: Giftingnation is an online social gifting platform where users can browse various
categories of gifts such as birthday gifts, personalized custom made gifts for various occasions and corporate gifts. The
company has also launched a gifting hotline in Bangalore that allows users to dial a number and get help to choose
their gift along with a cash on delivery option.
Giftease [Pune, 2012]: Giftease is an online platform offering merchandise and experiences in the gifting space. The
company has also opened gifting stores in the malls in all Metro cities of India. Users can browse through different
categories of products and even browse for gifts based on the occasion. Offers 10,000+ pocket friendly gifts choices
for the customer. Has sold 10,000+ products in the last 9 months. The company claims to deliver products in over
5000 locations in India and accept online payments. Founded by the former VP of ShoppersStop.
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Straightline [Kolkata, 2010]: Straightline is an online platform to buy gifts. Offers products in watches, wallets, belts,
fashion jewelry, apparel categories. Part of Mjunction Services a 50:50 JV of SAIL and TATA Steel. Recommends gifts
based on various input factors (age, type of relationship, age, category) provided by the user.
Retail
Retail
CocoMoco Kids [Delhi, 2012]: CocoMoco Kids is an online portal for purchasing educational games, kids' furniture,
return gifts & party gifts for kids. Products are available in categories such as board games, books, card games,
colouring activities and activity-based games. Provides free shipping on most of the products. Earlier known as
Traveller Kids.
The Divine Luxury [Jaipur, 2013]: Online platform selling gift items like silverware and crystal ware. Sells tableware,
home decor items, religious figures etc.
Retail
Giftsvilla [Mumbai, 2014]: Giftsvilla is an online gifts portal providing all kind of gift items across categories including
flowers, cakes, sweets & chocolates to personalized gifts, home decor. Has corporate/bulk gifting services and
also specialized services like midnight delivery. IIT Bombay founders.
Retail
Tambulya [Chennai, 2012]: Tambulya is a venture by BharatMatrimony, the platform retails return gifting items on
the occasion of weddings, birthdays, baby shower, and more. Offers free shipping within India, ships across the globe.
Retail
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Details
BookUrGift [ , 2012]: BookUrGift is an online retail store offering gifts and flowers. Product listings include flowers,
chocolates, cakes, customized gifts, saris, jewelry etc. Users can browse the listings based on the occasion and can
even order personalized gifts. Also offers corporate gifting and gift vouchers. Provides same day delivery of cakes and
flowers on all orders placed before 4 pm.
Watscool [Delhi, 2013]: Watscool is an online retail gift store which lets users customize canvas prints, cards and
wooden plaques. Also offers posters and home decor stuff which are inspired from famous quotes, pop stars and
movies.
Retail
Winni [Bangalore, 2012]: Winni delivers gifts include cakes, flowers, soft toys, etc. Procures cakes from various
bakeries in Bangalore. Offers same day and mid-night delivery. Features capture the moment option, the deliveryman
clicks a photo when the gift is received. Claims to have 15k+ registered users without any marketing spend.
Retail
Cheerily [San Francisco, 2015]: Cheerily is an online retail shop for baby gifts. User can buy baby clothes, toys,
personalized accessories, etc. Delivers internationally. Based Out of San Francisco, US.
Retail
Retail
hardtofind.com.au [Sydney, 2008]: Hardtofind is an online store for gifting and retail merchandising. Sources
products from independent crafts people and manufacturer. Provides curated selection of gifts for special occasions,
events , etc. Platform also acts as a retail store where user can buy clothes, home accessories, etc. Based out of
Sydney, Australia.
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Gift Cards
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Gift Shop (6/21)
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Gifts Under A Tenner [Oldham, 2015]: Gifts Under A Tenner is an online store selling quality gifts for mums, dads,
friends, gardeners, lovers, in fact all occasions all for less than a tenner £10 ($14). Partners with shipping companies
for deliveries. All U.K. shipping costs £2.99, Europe £3.99, Rest of the world £4.99. Based out of Oldham, UK.
Retail
Luv Patsy Gifts [Toronto, 2015]: Luvpatsy is an online gift store, offering personally selected gift ideas for every
occasion. Partners with stores fro gift fulfillment. Based out of Toronto, Canada.
Retail
Retail
Retail
GIFTED2YOU [Marlow, 2012]: Gifted2You is an app based social gifting platform that sends curated and wrapped gifts
from smaller and artisan producers to the door. Also sends electronic gift cards instantly. App provides the
functionality to log in with Facebook or without and integrates with friends’ Facebook walls. Gifts arrive as traditional
presents wrapped or gift boxed with a greetings card with a personal message. Gifted2you was acquired by SVM
Europe the corporate gift card company in June 2014
Photohaat [Gurgaon, 2012]: Photohaat is an online store that sells personalized and customized gift items. Customers
can choose from personalized gift items or customize the gifts with their own print designs. Gifts encompass mugs,
water bottles, coffee table mats, key chains, coasters, photo frames, wall clocks, decoration plates, t-shirts, pens,
bags, mobile phone covers etc.
GiftsByMeeta [Delhi, 2013]: Gifts by meeta is an online retail store for gifts started by Meeta Gutgutia, director of
Ferns n Petals. Handpicks gifts specific to various occasions and persons. Gifts portfolio includes customised
merchandise like mugs, cushions and funky hand picked gifts. Ships its products across the globe.
Retail
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Gift Shoppee [Nagpur, 2014]: Gift Shoppee is an online retail store selling gifts and flowers for weddings, funerals,
birthdays and anniversaries. Gifts include cakes, chocolates, photo frames etc. Ships to all major metros and cities
across India. Provides flowers delivery service only for Nagpur. Offers fix time and midnight delivery service too.
Retail
Giftsmate [Delhi, 2013]: Giftsmate is an online gifts store in India with over 10k unique gifts. Gifts range is spread
across categories like gift vouchers, personalized gifts, clothing & accessories, flowers and gourmet gifts. Has
delivered more than 12k+ gifts. Has more than 32k as user base as on Apr 2015.
Retail
iloworld [Bangalore, 2015]: Iloworld is an online gift store offering a wide range of gift items such as gift cards,
traditional art works on canvas, soft toys, small antiques, handicrafts and toys. Online payment and cash on delivery
are available.
Retail
Retail
HitPlay [Mumbai, 2006]: HitPlay is an online gift shop offering unique gadgets and accessories. Offers unique gadgets,
home & lifestyle products, stationery and decor items through its platform. Curates unique products from
manufacturers and suppliers and sells them through the platform. Also offers gifting ideas and recommendation
services to users. Offers both COD and online payment options.
Giftwallas [Ghaziabad, 2011]: GiftWallas.com is an online gifting platform for delivering different products &
services.The gifts at GiftWallas are sourced from In-House Production or regional manufacturers.
Retail
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GiftsMojo [Bangalore, 2015]: GiftsMojo is an online platform to shop for gifts. Users can choose from products across
categories such as cakes, flowers, chocolates, gift cards, home decor etc. Delivering only in Bangalore as of October,
2015
Retail
CHERRYTIN [Chennai, 2012]: CherryTin is an online gift store that offers personalized gifts. Users can choose from a
range of jewellery, stationery, gourmet items, home decor etc. Users can shop based on occasion. Has an option to
customize where users can write personalized messages and choose different options for their gifts.
Retail
Florists In India [Gurgaon, 2012]: FloristsInIndia is an online portal for gifting flowers and cakes through its network of
florists or delivery by courier. Categorizes gifts by occasion and also offers personalized gifts, soft toys, sweets, etc.
Delivers all over India.
Retail
Vips Gifts [Bogota, 2015]: Vips Gifts is an online platform for customizable gifts. User chooses a gift, which can be
customized with other products user prefers to. Products includes exclusive spirits, wines, chocolates, etc. User need
to send a conformation for buying and then Vips Gifts replies back for delivery details, payment, etc.
Retail
Personal Creations [San Diego, 1990]: Personal Creations is an online shop for retail gifting. User can send
personalized gifts by adding photos, quotes, etc. with gift. Charges $5 for packaging. Provides delivery on its own.
Based out of San Diego, US. Acquired by ftd.com in Aug. 1997.
Retail
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inMotion Flowers [Durban, 2009]: inMotion Flowers is an online florist and gifts shop. User can flowers, hampers and
gifts throughout South Africa. Provides same day delivery. Based out of Durban, South Africa.
Retail
PersonalizationMall.com [Chicago, 1998]: Personalization Mall is an online gifting retail shop. It offers personalized
gifts for all events and occasions like christmas, weddings, birthdays, babies etc. User can send gift after
personalizations like adding a name, greeting card, photos, etc. Based out of Chicago, US.
Retail
Retail
FarEastFlora.com Pte Ltd [Singapore, 1998]: FarEastFlora.com is an online gift shop. User can shop from over 1000
choices in flowers, gift baskets, baby hampers and florists provider to more than 140 countries from Singapore,
offering an extensive and innovative range of gifts ideas, events, customized corporate gifting, floral decoration for
weddings, valentine, birthday, Christmas and all occasions. Based out of Singapore, Singapore.
Gift Local [Vancouver, 2014]: Gift Locally is a platform to send gifts. User can choose gifts from available selection and
can send them to anyone. Gift Locally partners with local suppliers. Delivers within the Greater Vancouver Area.
Retail
Retail
Gift Something [Singapore, 2011]: Gift Something offers online retail platform for gifting needs. User can choose
from wide selection of flowers, lifestyle gifts, baby gifts, hampers and experience gifts. Winner of Junior Chamber
International's Innovative Entrepreneur Award. Gift Something has offices in Hong Kong, Singapore and presence in
Malaysia.
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Giftpass [Shanghai, 2013]: Giftpass exists as a ‘service account’ inside WeChat, allowing people to gift items to their
friends inside the messaging app. Users can enter an exclusive gift shop, pay for a gift using credit/bank cards or
Paypal, and send them to any of their Wechat contacts. The gift recipient need not install any new application to
receive the gift. Part of Chinaccelerator Batch V.
Gift Crates [Waukesha, 2015]: GiftCrates.com sells awesome gifts for guys delivered in wooden crates opened with
the included crowbar. Provides shipping and crate customizations. Offers Non-mainstreams product for gifting. Based
out of Wisconsin, US.
Retail
Broquet [San Francisco, 2013]: Broquet.co is an online shop to find personalized gifts for men. Curates quality brands
into themed crates, with unique packaging for gifting. Provide unconventional gifts like outdoor gear, grooming kits,
spirits, etc. Covered in media by LA times, Huffington post, Forbes, etc. Based out of California, US.
Retail
Retail
Retail
Sweet Whistle [New York City, 2014]: Sweet Whistle offers personalized gifts, welcome boxes and event favors.
Creates and sources on its own ready made and made to order gift pairings as per upcoming events, etc. Also provides
gifting options for corporate clients. Users can add flowers bouquets at an extra price while checking out. Based out of
NYC, US.
Purpink [Nairobi, 2012]: Purpink is an online gift shopping center. Offers a wide variety of gift-able products such as
watches, jewellery, fragrances among others. Also specialize in corporate gifting. Featured by the Business Daily as
one of the emerging tech business, and had features from CNBC Africa focusing on new businesses to watch. Based
out of Nairobi, Kenya.
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Drop My Gift [Bangalore, 2015]: Drop My Gift is an online gifting store. Gift items like flower bouquets &
baskets, cakes, chocolates, candles, teddies and frames are available for ordering. Also accepts customized orders.
Retail
Retail
Retail
Artzzin [Kolkata, 2015]: Artzzin is an online gifting store where customers can personalize the gift items selected.
These items include products like photo frames, albums, mugs, posters, printed t-shirts, photo crystals, photo tiles etc.
Customers get in touch with the design team and personalize their product of choice following which the design team
assesses the design and returns to the customer with a first draft of the art work. Following approval of this draft,
Artzzin prepares the personalized product and ships it to the customer.
PartyOne [Bangalore, 2014]: PartyOne is an online party store which offers kids birthday party stuffs like birthday
return gifts, theme party supplies, birthday cakes, party frocks and party artists. Delivery is outsourced to other
courier companies. Claims to provide same day delivery for orders placed in the morning. Have warehouses in
Bangalore. Offering delivery all across India.
LoveBuddies [Rajkot, 2012]: Lovebuddies is an online store for romantic theme based couple gifts. Offers products
like chocolates, jewellery & accessories, clothing, perfumes, gift packs, romantic getaway packages etc. Handles
logistics. Vendors can register on the website for selling their products. Planning to launch the mobile app.
Retail
BigJoyBox [Delhi, 2015]: BigJoyBox assembles premium branded products into a wooden crafted box for gifting. Yet
to launch.
Retail
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Buy Teddy Bear [Delhi, 2014]: Buy Teddy Bear, a part of onlinedelivery.in, is an online gifting site that sells flowers,
cake, teddy bears etc. Users can send flowers, cakes, gifts, chocolates, teddy on bears on birthday, wedding,
anniversaries etc. Provides online delivery to Delhi, Bangalore, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Chennai. Charges Rs.100
per delivery for large cities and Rs. 300 for smaller cities.
FrenchBob [Hyderabad, 2013]: Frenchbob provides an online gifting platform that allows users to choose a gift on the
platform or get customized gifts and even gift experiences. The platform serves as a gifting consultant giving advice
for various occasions.
Retail
Woodsake [Worthing, 2013]: Woodsake is an online gifting shop for personalized gifting. User can buy gifts made out
of carved wood like, chopping boards, holders, etc. Charges for delivery begin from £3.99 ($6)for all orders up to £15.
Based out of Worthing, UK.
Retail - Accessories
Retail - Accessories
Retail - Accessories
Better Boyfriend [San Francisco, 2015]: Better Boyfriend is an online concierge service that selects and sends monthly
gifts on behalf of its customers. Better Boyfriend's team of gifting specialists provides customers with monthly gift
recommendations based on their preferences. Currently offers two monthly plans, one is $50 - $75 gift each month
and one is $100 - $125 gift each month. Currently serving the San Francisco Bay and Los Angeles area.
Carmel London [London, 2014]: Carmel London is an online store to buy promotional gifts. Items includes branded
notebooks, diaries, engraved crystal glasses, etc. London have direct access to sourcing, fulfilment and logistics and
therefore, can provide a tailored service from design, prototype, manufacture, production, fullfilment, packaging,
storage and delivery. Based out of London, UK.
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Retail Confectionary
Retail Confectionary
Retail Confectionary
Retail Confectionary
Retail Confectionary
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Shari's Berries International, Inc. [San Diego, 1989]: Shari's Berries International, Inc. is an online retail shop for
customized gift baskets and chocolates. User can send premium dipped strawberries, gourmet chocolates, delicious
cupcakes and other treats from Shari's Berries. Part of ftd.com.
Chocodusk [Surat, 2015]: Chocodusk is an upcoming online store that will sell personalized chocolates as gift items.
These customizations include creating products like chocolate wedding cards, embossed chocolates, printed
chocolates and choco greeting cards. Other bakery items are also available for purchase. Based out of Bhilad town in
Gujarat.
CelebrationsKart [Hyderabad, 2013]: Online platform to buy and deliver gifts. Users can buy chocolates, cakes,
flowers etc and get it delivered on a required time e.g midnight. Claims to be doing same day delivery also. As of April
2016, operational in Hyderabad.
Bloomingflowerz [Kolkata, 2015]: BloomingFlowerz is an online platform for placing order on gifts. Flowers, Cakes,
Toys and Dry Fruits can be ordered for Gifting on the site. The company claims to deliver the orders on the same day
for the orders placed within 1630 hrs on the order day
Bakery bazar [Noida, 2014]: Bakery Bazar is an online platform for cakes, flowers and occasional gifts. Offers users a
platform to find and gift products such as cakes, flowers, sweets, toys and other for any occasion. Also offers mid
night delivery options also to the users. Users can enroll on the platform and can place the order through the platform
and can also get the delivery as per their requirements of time and place. Operational in Delhi & NCR as of Feb
'16.
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Sunona [Jamshedpur, 2016]: Sunona is a song personalization service, for gifting purposes, that is available on
demand on the Sunona app and on their website. The service is available on Android, iOS and web where users can
listen and personalize songs with the names of their loved ones.
Retail - Accessories
Thevintagegiftbox [Wicklow, 2013]: Thevintagegiftbox is an online platform for gifting accessories.User can order
products ranging from kitchen accessories to wall decals, etc. Provide shipping to Ireland and UK. Based out of
Wicklow, Ireland.
Retail - Accessories
Hintsy [San Francisco, 2015]: Hintsy is an app based platform for gifting. App allows user to browse curated shops of
premium gifts, and send them instantly to friends and family. Provides delivery in few hours to recipient doors. Beth
Sharifzadeh one of the founders has over 9 years of experience in luxury retail management. Based out of SF, US.
Retail - Accessories
12nuit.com [Chirala, 2015]: 12nuit is an online gifting store where users can browse through catalog of women's
accessories, clothing for men and women, personalized gifts and home appliances. Delivers across India
Retail - Accessories
Aromashop [Ghaziabad, 2010]: Aromashop is an online retailer of aromatic goods and home decor products. It also
sells a small number of women's fashion wear, accessories such as earrings and electronics. Aromatic products include
scented candles, fragrances, lamps & diffusers, incense sticks & cones, humidifiers, room fresheners,
potpourri and more. Also provides DIY perfumed soap kits, room/car fresheners, body perfumes and candle making
Retail - Accessories kits.. Operated & managed by Litstick International.
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Gift Shop (14/21)
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Funding
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$3.2M
Shenzhen Capital Group
Grruv [Miami, 2014]: Grruv is an app based platform for sending music albums as gifts. User can select from wide
variety of music labels available on platform. Themes includes top charts, albums by artists, seasonal favorites, holiday
specials, etc. Based out of Miami, US.
Retail - Accessories
TeddyMaddy.com [Delhi, 2014]: TeddyMaddy is an online retail gifting store primarily selling teddy bears. Users can
also shop for chocolates, cushions, soft toys etc. Customers can choose to customize their gift.
Retail - Accessories
Retail Confectionary
Retail Confectionary
Retail Confectionary
Incake [Shanghai, 2012]: Incake is an online private label premium confectionery brand, with an entire British
R&D team developing the cakes, and a very future-savvy marketing team. Orders for these cakes are only
accepted online. Serving in 6 provinces as of Dec 2015. Raised Series A from Shenzhen Venture Capital.
Boomf [London, 2014]: Boomf is an online platform for customized gifting. Boomf makes user send a customizable
marsh mallow sweets with photos to be sent to recipient anywhere in the world. User uploads a photo and can ask to
$2.05M
put these customized photos marsh mallows on cakes, dough nuts, sweets, etc. Provides free delivery worldwide.
Based out of London, UK.
P For Present [Melbourne, 2014]: P For Present is an online gift platform and curator of a unique selection of
Australian-sourced gourmet consumables and décor. Sources products from local Australian businesses, providing
gourmet biscuits and rich delicious chocolate, to bio-dynamic wine and premium olive oils. Delivers to any Australian
address. Shipping is a flat rate of $14.95 per gift. Based out of Melbourne, Australia.
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Retail Confectionary
Retail Confectionary
Retail Confectionary
Retail Confectionary
Retail Confectionary
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Cake Desk [Hyderabad, 2014]: Cake Desk is an online platform to order cakes and get them delivered. Offers cakes of
various themes for kids, weddings etc. Offers same day delivery and catering to selected localities of Hyderabad as of
June 2015.
CakeStudio [Vadodara, 2014]: Cake Studio is an online portal to order gifts, customized and premium cakes across 50
cities which include metro and majority of the tier 1 cities. Offers cakes for birthdays and weddings. Has the provision
of mid night delivery in certain cities.
Sweet Frost [Bhopal, 2014]: SweetFrost is an online marketplace offering cakes and flower delivery service. Also
provides custom cakes and other gift items. Claims to provide delivery all 7 days of the week and within 6 hours. Has a
mobile app too. Catering in Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior and Hyderabad as on May 2015.
ThinkChoco [Ahmedabad, 2012]: ThinkChoco is an eCommerce platform for purchasing swiss chocolates and truffles
with personalized gift boxes and wrappers. Focuses on corporate clients and performs bulk delivery.
Cake Festo [Hyderabad, 2015]: Cakefesto is an online platform for cakes, flowers and occasional gifts. Offers users a
platform to find and gift products such as cakes, flowers, sweets, toys and other for any occasion. Also offers mid
night delivery options also to the users. Users can enroll on the platform and can place the order through the platform
and can also get the delivery as per their requirements of time and place. Operational in Hyderabad as of Feb '16.
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Gift Shop (17/21)
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Retail Confectionary
Retail Confectionary
Retail Confectionary Cakes
Retail Confectionary Cakes
Retail Confectionary Cakes
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Romeo Delivers [Pittsburgh, 2013]: Romeo Delivers is an online platform for personalized gifting. Provide
confectionary gifts and greetings . Design and manufactures all products of its own. User can place an order at online
shop, online partners and offline shops as well. Based out of Pittsburgh, US.
Golimi [Beijing, 2011]: Golimi is an e-commerce platform that enables users to purchase fruits and flower bouquets
online. It provides fruit baskets for occasions such as birthdays, gatherings, parties, commercial activities, and more.
Golmi offers an express delivery service and has 8 registered patents, 28 trademarks, and 70 product shape designs.
21Cake [Beijing, 2004]: 21Cake is a vertical e-commerce retailer for premium cakes. Handles end to end operations
$1.46M
from making cakes to delivering them.
The Cake Express [Delhi, 2010]: The Cake Express is an online on-demand cake store operating exclusively in
Delhi/NCR. Customers can purchase from a wide range of cake options and can also personalize the cake with photos,
themes etc. Also provides midnight delivery.
IndiaCakes [Pune, 2005]: India Cakes is a closed marketplace for cakes, flowers and gifts. On ordering users can avail
the delivery from the nearest vendors. Midnight delivery is also available. International orders are also served.
Operational in more than 150 cities as of Dec '15.
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Gift Cards
Gift Shop
Greeting Cards
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Gift Shop (18/21)
Company
Retail Confectionary Cakes
Retail Confectionary Chocolates
Retail Confectionary Chocolates
Details
Cakjet [Taipei, 2014]: Cakjet is an online platform for delivery of cakes. User can choose cakes for occasions like
birthday, anniversary, christmas, mother's day, etc. Provide international delivery in over 10 countries in Southeast
Asia. Based out of Taipei, Taiwan.
Berried in Chocolate [Sacramento, 2013]: Berried in Chocolate is an online store for gifting chocolates. User can buy
gourmet chocolate dipped strawberries, apples, cookies and wine shipped nationwide year round. Based out of
Sacramento, US. Founder Shari Fitzpatrick is a 25 year veteran in making chocolates.
Chocolab Group [Moscow, 2015]: Chocolab Group is an online platform for gifting premium chocolates.They make
and deliver luxury sets of chocolate strawberries. User can order online from online calatogue or can create their own
set of gift boxes. Also provides gift cards for gifting directly to anyone. Based out of Moscow, Russia.
GiftBasketsOverseas [Arlington Heights, 2007]: GiftBasketsOverseas is an online platform to send gifts
internationally. Company offers gift baskets & corporate gifts for delivery in 130 countries Worldwide. Provides
Retail Confectionary - Gift 100+ gifting categories. Charges delivery fee that ranges from $20 to $39 USD. Based out of Illinois, US.
Baskets
korbfabrik [Dusseldorf, 2014]: korbfabrik is an online platform to buy gift baskets. User can choose size, color and
every single product that shall be put into the gift basket. Choose from hundreds of high quality products like wine,
Retail spirits and gourmet food. Add a matching ribbon and a personalized greeting card and let the gift basket be send
Confectionary - Gift directly to the presentee - worldwide. korbfabrik is currently based in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
Baskets
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1800Baskets [Melrose Park, ]: 1800Baskets is an online retailer for gift baskets. User can buy gourmet gift baskets,
food gifts including premium chocolate, fruit, wine, spa starting, etc. Prices for products begin from $39.99. 1-800Retail Confectionary - Gift Baskets.com is part of the 1-800-Flowers.com family of brands.
Baskets
giftexpress [Edison, 2015]: Giftexpress is an online store for gifts baskets. Our Products Category includes birthday
gift baskets, cookie bouquets, fruit gift baskets, get well gift baskets, gifts for her, gifts for him, gourmet gift baskets,
Retail halloween gifts, snack gift baskets, wedding & romantic gifts, etc. Order can be placed 24*7 and shipping is done
Confectionary - Gift only from Monday to Friday. Based out of New Jersey, US.
Baskets
Cubitz [Oshawa, 2015]: Cubitz is an online platform for gift boxes. Provides both subscription and non-subscription
service for themed gift boxes. Subscribers have the option to choose the theme of their choice. Boxes contain items
Retail Confectionary - Gift related to the theme plus snack packs. Subscription starts at $49.99/month. Based out of Oshawa, Canada.
Baskets
Hamper House [London, 2011]: Hamper House is an online shop of gifts and hampers for every occasion at suitable
prices with next day delivery in the UK. Gift hampers are sourced from UK producers. Charges £6.99 for delivery.
Retail Confectionary - Gift Based out of London, UK.
Baskets
David [East Kilbride, 2014]: David’s Gifts is an online platform to send gift baskets. Providesfine food items, handmade by small artisan producers in Scotland such as Mrs Bridges, Uncle Roy’s, Stoats and Willies Cacao. Full range of
Retail Confectionary - Gift food include chocolate, condiments, Spices, Preserves, Tea and oatcakes, etc. Based out of South Lanarkshire, UK.
Baskets
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Gift Shop (20/21)
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Fruit Bouquets [Carle Place, ]: Fruit Bouquets is an online retail shop for fruit bouquets. User can send fresh flower
shaped fruit, chocolate strawberries, and etc. Provides same day delivery. Partners with delivery services for all
Retail Confectionary - Gift deliveries. Part of 1800flowers.com.
Baskets
a pour toi [Los Angeles, 2012]: a pour toi is an online platform which offers monthly subscription based gift baskets.
Provide exotic and premium gifts baskets and user can can add custom photographs, notes and video to it. Outsources
Retail Confectionary - Gift gift baskets from sellers and does transactions using its own platform. Based out of LA, US and ships in US.
Baskets
ReserveBar [Ridgefield, 2011]: ReserveBar is an online gifting platform for premium reserve spirits, wine, and
champagnes. Currently have alliances with most of the major global spirits manufacturers. Provides special packing,
gift baskets for different occasions. Based out of Ridgefield, US.
Retail - Liquor
Beyond Ordinary [Mumbai, 2012]: Qrioh is an online marketplace offering retail gifts in categories like accessories,
gadgets, watches, style, technology etc. Also provides corporate gifts and bulk ordering.
Marketplace
Qrioh [Delhi, 2014]: Qrioh is an online marketplace offering retail gifts in categories like accessories, gadgets,
watches, style, technology etc. Provides free shipping for orders above INR 500.
Marketplace
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ExcitingLives [Delhi, 2007]: ExcitingLives is an online provider of exotic shopping options. Claims to provide wide
range of gifting options from luxurious spa gift packs to Formula 1 driving experience to zero gravity experience. Also
provides creative gifts and ideas for corporate gifting.
Marketplace
Gifts Trend [Jamshedpur, 2014]: GiftsTrend is an online marketplace for gifting items such as stationery, fragrances,
and more. The platform also offers personalized gifts such as printed mugs.
Marketplace
Bazar Mitra Gifts [Gurgaon, 2014]: BazaarMitraGifts is an online platform for gifting, and specifically corporate
gifting. The platform retails gifting items in categories such as watches, flowers, body care, and more. The platform is
a marketplace with several sellers listed.
Marketplace
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Digital
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JibJab [Los Angeles, 1999]: JibJab is an online platform for sending customizable greetings. Provides cards and cards
templates for birthdays, holidays, or simply office humor. JibJab earns through advertisement on platform and offers
membership cost of $18/year and downloads of the eCards and videos for free account holders are $4.99 each. $17.9M
JibJab’s investors include Polaris Venture Partners, Overbrook Entertainment, and Sony Pictures Entertainment. Based
out of California, US.
Polaris Partners, Overbrook
Entertainment, Sony Pictures
Entertainment
Smilebox [Redmond, 2000]: Smilebox is an online platform for sending customizable greetings. Provides customizable
greetings cards, invitation cards, scrapbooks and cards templates for birthdays, holidays, or simply office humor. Earns
$14.4M
via three levels of membership as free membership, club smilebox subscription ($47.88/year or $6.99/mo) and
smilebox pro subscription ($95.88/year). Based out of Washington, US.
Frazier Technology Ventures,
Bessemer Venture Partners
$5.5M
Spark Capital, First Round Capital,
Charles River Ventures, SV Angel
Digital
Sincerely [San Francisco, 2011]: Sincerely has a group of iPhone and Android apps including Postagram, Sesame, Ink
and others for gifting postcards, greeting cards, designer selected gifts, gourmet treats and flowers using the mobile
phone. Company was acquired by Provide Commerce in Nov 2013, an eCommerce player looking to expand in mobile
market. Sincerely's team also joined the company. The Sincerely suite of applications was approaching 3.5 million
registered users at the time of the acquisition, and had seen 6.5 million app downloads.
$5.1M
i-Free, Odyssey Venture Partners, PJ
Tech Catalyst Fund, Lebara UK
Digital
Pinnatta [Sunnyvale, 2011]: Pinnatta is a next generation messaging and greeting cards mobile platform that lets the
users send fun, personal and interactive greetings to their friends and family. Users can browse among tons of readyto-use content for everyday, seasonal, and special occasions. As per the company website, Pinnatta is the world's first
interactive messenger. It has both freemium and premium revenue model. The premium model can also be adopted
through a subscriptions or in-app purchases.
PingSome [London, 2010]: PingSome is an online platform for sending personalized e-cards.Sources ecards from top
artists and illustrators. User can personalise and share it on Facebook or send by email or Twitter. Prices begin from
£0.69($1) for 3 credits (1 card). Based out of London, UK.
£1.5M
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YouGift [New York City, 2010]: YouGift is an platform for sending digital gift and greeting. YouGift is an iPhone and
iPad application that connects with Facebook and helps users send greetings and gifts to others. Based out of NYC, US.
$1.2M
Eureka Capital Management
Sand Sign [Moscow, 2011]: Sand Sign is an online platform for sending customized digital gift cards. company has
grown into community of photographers around the world who sends travel photos which are then used for digital
cards. Based out of Moscow, Russia.
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GroupCard [Menlo Park, 2007]: GroupCard is an online platform for sending digital gift cards.User can create and
deliver group gifts and greetings for events such as birthdays, baby showers, teacher gifts, and more. Founded in
2007, GroupCard maintains offices in Milwaukee and Palo Alto, and is backed in part by Facebook’s fbFund (including
Facebook, Accel, and Founders Fund). Acquired by incomm.com in April, 2010.
Facebook
Open Me [Los Angeles, 2013]: Open Me (OpenMe.com) is a greeting card company backed by Threadless. Offering
both electronic and paper card options, Open Me works with artists around the world to create greeting cards that
have multiple delivery and customization options.
Based out of L.A., US. Acquired by rowl.com in
May, 2015.
Rothenberg Ventures, Amplify
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Tribute [Brooklyn, 2013]: Tribute is a platform to create a video montage of friends, family, etc. for sending a
personalized video as a gift. Tribute platform automates the invitation, organization and editing process so users can
create a professional quality video. Charges $25 for accessing basic tribute editor. Also provide concierge and pro
package for $125 and $500 respectively. Based out of Brooklyn, US.
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123 Greetings [New York City, 1997]: 123 Greetings is an online for digital greeting cards. User can simply select any
greeting card and send it to anyone they want. Revenues is generated via adds on the platform. Has been used by
over 120 million people, across 192 countries. 123Greetings.com offers more than 42,000 free ecards under 3,000
categories. In 2009, 123Greetings.com was ranked second in Alexa.com's Movers & Shakers list. In 2009,
123Greetings was named by Digital Trends as one of the most stable e-greeting websites, along with Hallmark and ECards.com and tenth in the Top 10 Websites for Free Ecards by About.com. 123Greetings.com also has its own mobile
app for iOS and Android devices. Part of IntraSoft Technologies Limited. Based out of NYC, US.
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Dakiyaa [Mumbai, 2012]: Dakiyaa is a smartphone app available on Android platform that allows users to personalize
the greeting cards they want to order through the app. The company all over India within 7 business days with an all
inclusive cost of $0.75 to $1.00 via local postal services taking orders from anywhere around the globe. Users can also
post the photos from the mobile or click a picture, include a message and send it through the app to include that in
the customization.
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Invok [Chennai, 2013]: Invok, product of Niyati Technologies Pvt. Ltd., is a free Android app that provides beautifully
designed greeting cards for any occasion. Users can share the greeting cards with friends through Facebook, Twitter,
Email or chat messages. Users can choose the category of the occasion of sending a greeting, edit the text to be
displayed and shared it.
Blue Mountain [San Diego, 1996]: Blue Mountain is an online platform for digital greeting cards.Company, via its web
site, offers free animated and musical greeting cards that user can email to friends and family. Also offers ecommerce gift offerings, such as flowers, chocolates, and gift baskets. The company is based in San Diego, California.
As of September 2001, BlueMountain.com operates as a subsidiary of American Greetings Corporation.
Catchup Cards [Mumbai, 2012]: Catchup Cards is a smartphone app that enables users to pick a fun e-card, record
& add a voice message and send it to family & friends through email, whatsapp, Facebook etc. Other
features of the app include sending group cards, push notifications, get & set reminders for occasions and even
use the app to send invites to people for an event. Generates revenue by charging users for the purchase of E-cards.
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Acavano [West Palm Beach, 2010]: Acavano is an online platform to send greeting cards automatically every year.
Price for sending a card begins from $1.49 per card, plus stamp. Acavano Cards are 5 ½ x 8 inches folded and printed
on premium card stock. Based out of West Palm Beach, US.
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CleverCards [Dublin, 2011]: App based platform to send digital to physical greeting cards. CleverCards, allows users
to send printed photo-personalized greeting cards from their smartphone or tablet to anywhere around the world. To
date users have sent cards to 180 countries around the world. Cleverbug has built its ''Gifting Graph" consisting of $11.98M
hundreds of millions people around the world allowing consumers access to the birthdays of their closest friends and
family. The cost of a CleverCard is $2.99USD+ postage & handling. Based out of Dublin, Ireland.
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Cleverbug [Dublin, 2011]: Cleverbug is an app and online based platform to send greeting cards. Cleverbug
individually prints a premium card for $2.99 & physically delivers it locally anywhere in the world. With 76
printing facilities, Cleverbug has got the largest printing network of any greeting card company in the world.
Cleverbug has built its ''Gifting Graph" consisting of hundreds of millions people around the world allowing consumers
access to the birthdays of their closest friends and family. Based out of Dublin, Ireland.
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Delta Partners
LovePop Cards [Boston, 2014]: LovePop Cards is an online platform for sending personalized greeting cards. LovePop
sells personalized 3D pop-up greeting cards for every occasion. LovePop works with retailers, businesses, and event
$2.82M
hosts to make their message pop on custom orders. Cards begin from $13. Provide international deliveries and free
delivery across US. Based out of Boston, US.
Inksedge [Bangalore, 2014]: Online retail platform that allows users to choose from the custom designs from talented
designers, personalize the design along with adding photos and context and place an online order for door delivery.
Currently offers categories such as Diwali greetings and birth announcements. Raised seed round of $1.5M from NEA,
Pinnacle Ventures, Anand Rajaraman’s Milliways Ventures and angel investors including Nickhil Jakatdar, Gokul
Rajaram, Arun Ramamoorthy, Mark Perry, and Anil Kamath.
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New Enterprise Associates, Pinnacle
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Foldees [Petaling Jaya, 2007]: Built by Energon Sdn. Bhd of Malaysia, Foldees is a company that sells designer created
greeting cards. The greeting card designs are sourced through the website’s monthly vector-art contests, and royalties
are paid when the cards are purchased, either through retail or via the site. The cards sold on the site are printed on
environmentally-friendly stock, and can be customised and sent directly from the site.
$40k
enGreet [Indianapolis, 2009]: The Greeting Card Shop (formally known as enGreet) is an online greeting card store
that is providing a way to choose, personalize and mail paper greeting cards. Charges flat $1.99. Acquird by Designer
Greetings in April 2012.
Physical
ElmaVera [Scottsdale, 2015]: ElmaVera is an online platform which sells greetings cards. Provides greetings cards of
all sorts. Targets freelance illustrator, artists for making of greetings cards. As of December 2015, in beta phase. Based
out of Arizona, US.
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Greetwings [Mumbai, 2014]: Designs, prints and delivers free paper greeting cards with a custom handwritten note,
paid for by demographic advertising by brands and businesses.
Physical
Cardstore [Cleveland, 1999]: Cardstore is an online platform for sending physical greetings cards. User can
personalize gift cards by adding any message, add photos, etc. User can get card shipped directly to his/her address.
Acquired by american greetings company in 2011.
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Felt App [Telluride, 2013]: Felt is an app based platform for sending personal, handwritten cards. Simply select the
card for your occasion, write your message. Felt prints users card on premium paper, hand-apply a stamp and mail it
at given address all within 24hrs. Price starts as low as $2.20 a card. Based out of Colorado, US.
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Estilo Cards [Austin, 2014]: Estilo is a subscription based online greeting card company. Outsources designs from
independent artists with customers around the world through a monthly subscription service, in addition to sales of
individual cards. subscription starts from $21/Month. Handles shipping on its own. Based out of Texas, USA.
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Dromadaire [Paris, 1998]: Dromadaire is an online platform for sending gift and gift cards. User can place an order
and send a gift, greeting, etc. to anyone in country. Also provides international shipping to neighbour countries.With
an audience of 2.9 million unique visitors per month in France, it is positioned in the top 30 websites most visited
French (source Mediametrie Nielsen). Based out of Paris, France.
Carda [Delhi, 2015]: Carda is an online portal for ordering personalized cards and stationery for events like weddings,
dinner parties and birthdays. Offerings include wedding cards & hampers, party & anniversary cards,
personalized stationery, bags, envelopes & boxes. e-Cards are also available. Part of Delhi-based The
Entertainment Design Company (EDC), Carda sources its designs from them. EDC has designed invitation cards for
celebrity events such as Sachin Tendulkar's retirement party and Abhishek Bacchan's marriage to Aishwarya Rai.
Ladybug Paper Co. [ , 2015]: Ladybug Paper Co. is an online and offline greeting card shop. User can place an order
online and can also look for offline store nearby to purchase card. Based out of Dartmouth, Canada.
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MyRegistry.com [Lee, 2005]: MyRegistry is a gift registry service which enables users to create one centralized
registry for any gift-giving occasion, including Weddings, Baby Showers, Birthdays, Graduations, Housewarmings,
Holidays etc. The company's platform can also be used by organizations and non-profits as a fundraising tool and
$8.95M
resource for requesting supplies and other items for donation. It allows customers to choose from any store in the
world, be it a offline mom and pop shop or a superstore chain. Partner stores include Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy,
Macys, Sears etc.
Wantster [Toronto, 2009]: Wantster is an online platform for gift registry. The "Want Button" allows user to add any
product or service to Wantster profile from any website and user can follow others to see what they want for any gift
giving occasion. Any user who buys gifts gets redirected to source from where user can buy gift for anyone. Based out
of Toronto, Canada.
$4M
Evanov Communications
addwish [Copenhagen, 2009]: Addwish is a provider of wish list services for both consumers and online shops. A
consumer can create a wishlist of items and his/her friends and family can then coordinate as to who is giving what
gift to the consumer. For online retailers, addwish supplies a webshop plugin that optimises their product search,
send personalised newsletters, provide price drop notifications, etc.
$1.8M
Sunstone Capital
Giftiki [San Francisco, 2009]: Giftiki is an online social registry for gift giving. It allows users to send small amounts of
money that contributes to a collective fund, empowering the recipient to buy something they woulf prefer.
$1.02M
Giftikiallows user to make registry for events like birthdays, holidays, graduations, fundraising and weddings and baby
showers. Acquired by launchrock.com in Aug., 2012.
GrupHediye [Istanbul, 2011]: GrupHediye is a social commerce platform enabling users to source their social
networks to collectively purchase gifts, in the case of giving gifts on a small budget, GrupHediye enables users to share
the cost to buy a group gift with friends. Main social network is Facebook and it combines the idea of friend-sourcing
with e-commerce. Based out of Istanbul, Turkey.
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Growish [Milan, 2011]: Growish is an online platform for gifting wishlist. User can gift for occasion such as
anniversary, birthday, birth, birth, graduation, wedding list, etc. Simply define the occasion for user need to create
the collection, establish a target figure and invite friends, family and acquaintances to participate. Based out of Milan,
Italy.
$700K
lottay [San Francisco, 2008]: Lottay is an online gift-giving and wish-list service that helps individuals and groups give
and receive gifts of cash. Based out of California, US, Acquired by givey.com in April 2014.
$675k
UrGift [Walnut, 2012]: UrGift is an app based platform for gifting registry. UrGift helps user get the gifts user want by
sharing its wish list or letting user create its own. User can buy a gift for a friend on your own or have others chip in.
UrGift allows its users to complete a purchase from the app while partnered retailers takes care of all the logistics.
Based out of California, US.
$250k
MyPerfectGift [Napa, 2008]: MyPerfectGift.com is an online gift registry. Create a registry and invite friends and
family to contribute for gifts. Based out of California, US. Dead pooled as of April 2014.
$100k
Askmygift [Delhi, 2015]: Askmygift is a mobile app to create a personalized wish list of gifts. Users can also view their
friends wishlist. Gifts can be added from major online shops like Flipkart, Snapdeal, Pepperfry etc. For offline gifts,
allow users to click photo of the things they want. Raised $50k seed funding in Oct 2015 from Ashish Mittal.
$50k
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Gift Launcher [Manila, 2014]: Gift Launcher is a Philippine based online registry which allows individuals to chip in for
a gift meant for their loved ones. The platform operates on a campaign based model. Gift Launcher charges a 5%
commission on all funds raised through campaigns, third party fee levied by vendors such as Dragon Pay are extra.
$30K
Kickstart Ventures, ProudCloud
myeventsmart [Midvale, 2010]: Myeventsmart is an online social gifting registry. Tracks users social data like
birthdays, anniversaries, etc. and updates whenever any important events comes up in network. User can create an
event and let other friends chip for a gift. User can start a gift for as little as $5 and invite others. Platform aggregate
the contributions and let the recipient decide onto which gift card(s) to transfer the gift. Closed as of 2014.
$25k
HacemeUnRegalo.com [Buenos Aires, 2013]: HacemeUnRegalo is an online gifting wishlist. It allow users to create
and share their own gift wishlists for free. HacemeUnRegalo.com aims to affiliate businesses and online advertisers,
transforming traffic into highly qualified leads. Based out of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Dead pooled as of August 2014.
$25k
Wishtack [Nice, 2013]: Wishtack is an online gift registry. User can make your wishlist, baby registry, wedding registry
or christmas wishlist in just one click and share it with friends and family. Wishtack is a free service and allows user to
add links from major e-comm platforms. Based out of Nice Area, France.
Mylist.ae [Dubai, 2011]: MyList is an online multi-store gift registry in the UAE which allows user to create a wish list
for any occasion. It has partnered with 75+ stores in the UAE and has expanded to the GCC (Qatar launched in May
2015). Partner includes Tanagra, Galeries Lafayette The Dubai Mall, Better Life, The White Company, Marina Home,
Monsoon Children and many others. Provide options for group gifting. Based out of Dubai, UAE.
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GiftSimple [Albany, 2011]: GiftSimple lets users register for gifts they want and tap into their Facebook network to
pool contributions from friends and family. Users are able to get the big-ticket items they want, and gift givers know
they helped contribute to a meaningful purchase. The money raised is accessible at any time. The site can be used for
any gifting occasion. Based out of Albany, US.
Wishstart [Helsinki, 2014]: WishStart is an app based tool for creating wishlists. User can share this list with friends
& family, who can book any of user wishes.User can also anonymously reserve each other's wishes. Based out of
Helsinki, Finland.
Grateful Goose [Lichfield, 2014]: Grateful Goose is an online wish list/gift registry. User can add products from any
online shop to its wish list. Share wish list for any event like birthdays, Christmas, baby showers or weddings, etc.
Based out of Lichfield, UK.
mamahen [Hong Kong, 2014]: mamahen is an online gift registry. User can use it for any event like baby shower or
100 day banquet invitations, birthday, etc.Allows user to add any customized item from anywhere. For any item
valued at HK$1,000 or above, mamahen will automatically split the gift into HK$200 pieces so to make it easy for
collection. Also provide concierge services that wrap and deliver the gifts to new parents for a small surcharge of 10%
the item’s value. Based out of Hong Kong, China.
CoGifter [New York City, 2013]: CoGifter is an online based Gift Registry. User can create a registry and share it
friends and family to collect money for the gifts user require. Based out NYC, US.
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Hatch My House [San Francisco, 2008]: Hatch My House is an online registry and a SaaS crowd-funding platform.
Users save toward a down payment on a home, home improvements, new construction, and furniture. Registries and
fundraisers consist of a virtual house that friends and family buy parts of, and the monetary value of those gifts and
donations is what a users saves toward their goal. Also provides registries for wedding and birthdays. Users receive
their gifts via their PayPal account. Based out of SF, USA.
Giftvise [Santa Clara, 2013]: Giftvise is an online gifting registry. User can use Giftvise to keep track of what friends
and family are adding to their wish lists. User can also add gifts wish lists from online e-commerce platforms and
friends and family can contribute for the same. Based out of Santa clara, California.
Birdytell [Scottsdale, 2013]: Birdytell is online gifting registry. User can capture gifts from any retail site, share bucket
list and places user would like to visit. Each time a gift is purchased it will be marked and other people will know the
gift has already been bought. Based out of Scottsdale, US.
MyGiftList [Madison, 1999]: MyGiftList is an online gift registry. Allows user to create a registry from any store, share
it with friends. Friends can compare and decide what gift to choose for user. Provides gift registry enabling Viral CoBranding (TM) technology for merchants to enable registry options to their platform.Based out of Madison, US.
SimpleGifts [Denver, 2015]: SimpleGifts is an online based gifting registry and online shop. User can create wish list
for any occasion such as wedding, baby showers, birthday, christmas, graduations, anniversaries, valentine's day,
mother's day, father's day, engagement, etc. Add anything you want from any website. User can add ideas and send
its list to friends and family. Based out of Denver, US.
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Giftonic [Moscow, 2011]: Giftonic is an online platform for creating a list of gifts-wishes for events like wedding,
birthday, etc. User can read wish list of friends and family from anywhere. Announce it, and the joint efforts of user
guests give you the desired objects to the wedding, housewarming, birthday and anniversary, etc. Based out of
Moscow, Russia.
SuperGiftMe [Parga, 2013]: Supergiftme is a crowd-funding gifting application. Users connect to the site, pick out
their gift of choice for their birthday, graduation, anniversary, wedding etc., and the share it with friedns to get it
funded. For partners Supergiftme is a sales and promotion channel by for their products and services. Based out of
Parga, Greece.
Given2 [Rome, 2014]: Given2 is an online gift registry. User can create registry for events like wedding, baby shower,
anniversary, etc. User share its gift list or can access and buy gifts for others. Also allows user to send cash gifts
through bank, paypal and credit card, etc. Based out of Rome, Italy.
Pinkfluence [Los Angeles, 2014]: Pinkfluence is an app and online based platform to create wish lists.Online platform
lets users save items they want from any online store using the "wish tool" feature. Wishes are saved using
customized "Wish Cards" that can be shared with friends & family. A buy link can be shared with friends or
family. App allows user to save products by taking a photo, uploading an image or scanning a bar code. July 2014.
Mobile (iOS) version launched December 2014. Based out of LA, US.
Giftry [Provo, 2014]: Giftry is a gift discovery and planning app. People create wish lists for themselves and their
friends and family. Items are then added via a mobile extension, the phone's camera, a barcode scanner, or Giftry's
curated list of recommendations. Giftry users know exactly what their friends and family want as gifts and can share
their own wish list. Based out of Provo, Utah, US.
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Wisher [London, 2014]: Wisher is a gifting app that allows user to capture, store and share wishes with friends and
family all year round. Users personalized gift registry guarantees no more unwanted gifts and user can get the things
user actually want and give the things to people they actually want. Based out of London, UK.
Volo [Yekaterinburg, 2011]: VOLO is a mobile app gift registry service intended for gift-givers and gift-recipients. User
only has to install the mobile app on smartphone, choose the source list will be downloaded from friends and
personal information. Then select the friends and family and send them invitations. The application will automatically
notify the user that the birthday or other celebrations friends. User catches to choose from a list of his friend, that gift
and purchase it from the online store that will deliver it to the specified location. Based out of Yekaterinburg, Russia.
Gift Gather [San Francisco, 2012]: Gift Gather allows people to give and receive bigger, better gifts. User can create a
gift for wedding, birthday, or any other occasion and can have friends and family contribute for the same. Based out
of San Francisco, US.
Mystery Gift Machine [Boston, 2012]: Mystery Gift Machine is an online platform for group gifting. User can kickstart
a group "FunRaiser" online. The Machine uses your group's money and ideas to pick the best gift possible, then tells
the gift-group when the gift ships, and other details. Based out of Boston, US.
giftb [Boulder, 2011]: The giftb.ag site provides a free gift registry service for events like weddings, birthdays, baby
showers, etc. Allows users to set up multiple gift registries and then add gifts to their registries using a browser
bookmark-let. Owner can put login credentials to registries and can share the same on social media for gifts. Based
out of Colorado, US.
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Viing [London, 2015]: Viing is an online gifting registry. Viing allows colleagues, friends and family to chip in towards a
card and a gift. User needs to create a gifting directory and add the recipient's name and a deadline. Share via email
or social networks with anyone who may want to contribute. Based out of London, UK.
Gift Slicer [New York City, 2015]: Gift Slicer is an app based group gifting platform. Application let's user choose a
person's event (birthday, graduation, anniversary, etc.), choose a gift from partnered vendor, and then invite friends
to pitch in. Based out of NYC, US.
Giftling [Sydney, 2012]: Giftling is a group gifting registry. Users can create a gift page (fundraising webpage) for
themselves or a friend. Gift page creator must decide ahead of time what the gift will be. Details like - what it is, why
it’s wanted and what it costs - are added to the page. Raised funds are transferred to the page creator. If the gift is
not fully funded, the page creator has the ability to refund contributions. Based out of Sydney, Australia.
Listus [Rio De Janeiro, 2011]: Listus is an online platform for wish list directory. User can create a wish list for any
event and share it with friends and family. Also provides a listus voucher for gifting. Based out of Rio De Janeiro,
Brazil.
GiftBoston [Cambridge, 2014]: GiftBoston is an on and offline gift registry platform. Sources all products from Bostonbased independent retailers. User can create a registry or can access a known registry. Platform provide its own
transactional window for sending gifts to anyone. Based out of Cambridge, US.
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desej.us [Gravatai, 2011]: desej.us is platform to create list of social gifts and share with family and friends. User
creates a list ensure that people never have to guess what present to buy for someone on a special occasion. Founded
in 2011 by Jeferson Silveira, desej.us is based in Brazil.
Listemize [Paris, 2013]: Listemize is a platform for gift wishlists. User creates profile and then add products to list or
recommend ideas from a website. User can build its own social network of friends and family and share its wish list
and consult friends in network. Based out of Paris, France.
Chip [Austin, 2014]: Chip’n Ship is a crowdfunding platform for online shopping conceptualized in July 2014 by Faisal
and Monna Raja of Altlimit. The platform targets the average online users letting them create a shopping wish list and
enabling other users to chip in. Based out of Austin, US.
The Jacktot Team [london, 2014]: Jacktot is an online registry for baby gifts. User need to create its profile and fill in
personal information and create a gift list. Jacktot applies a 2.5% fee to the funds collected. Payments from F&F
are processed by Paypal, and their fees work out to roughly 3%. Based out of London, UK.
My Special Gift [Bari, 2013]: MySpecialGift allows user to create a n online gift registry. User is able to place products
in the list by e-commerce sites and online with web widgets. Through check-in and geolocation user is able to find
their favorite store. Share this list with friends and family.Based out of Beri, Italy.
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Danggle [Miami, 2012]: Danggle is a social and group-funding gifting platform. Danggle allows users to share
collections of their wants, discover amazing products, and create group funding for the same. Danggle collects a 5%
fee of the total funds raised. Additionally payment processing fees is 3%. Based out of Maimi, US.
Lifeistry [Denver, 2011]: Lifeistry is an online gift registry. Any member can register for any product, from any
website, for any occasion. Users can collaborate with friends and family to curate lists of products, share their
wishlists. Birthday, holidays, graduations, thank you gift, wedding gift, baby gifts, etc. Based out of Denver, US.
TRULY Experiences [London, 2012]: TRULY is an online store for exclusive gifting. User can buy gifts such as michelin
star dining, spa sessions and luxury getaways, etc. provides its own concierge team which offers a range of
complimentary services from the sourcing of bespoke gifts to suit the needs of any occasion to providing personalized
gift recommendations. Also provides a personalized wedding service, from providing recommendations for your gift
registry to creating a uniquely designed registry to suit your tastes. Based out of London, UK.
TrueFriends [Jaipur, 2013]: TrueFriends is a mobile app which helps users contribute towards gifting friends. Users
can create groups and know what their friends want for their special occasion and contribute towards the gift. Users
can create events and add friends to contribute for the event. Users can redeem the contribution to purchase
products from different categories on Amazon, Flipkart, MakeMyTrip.Also allows users to chat. Offers iOS and Android
app and has 800 downloads as of Feb 2016. Part of the United Group.
Wedding
Zola [New York City, 2013]: Zola is a wedding registry and a marketplace for wedding gifts. Couples who sign up for
Zola can choose from about 8,000 different products to add to their registries (2015 Jan). Couples can also choose to
Thrive Capital, Canvas, Female
receive cash, choose a date of delivery for gifts and enable group buying features where a group of guests chip in $15.85M
Founders Fund, Forerunner Ventures
together to buy a single gift. Takes a fee of around 20% for activities and ~40% for product sales. Founder Kevin Ryan
was also founder at the Guilt Group.
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Wishpot [Seattle, 2006]: Wishpot is an online wishlist and wedding registry service that allows users to add items
from online stores. Wishlists can be public or private. Also lets users add items by posting images clicked in real stores.
$1.3M
H-FARM Ventures, Monster Venture
Partners, H-FARM
SimpleRegistry [Cincinnati, 2010]: SimpleRegistry is an online wedding gift registry. Provides tools for couples to
easily add gifts to the registry. Friends and Family can recommend gifts and can purchase pricier gifts in groups. All the
gifts are later redeemed in cash. Generates automatic thank you notes and cards.
$300k
CincyTech
Mecasei [Porto Alegre, 2014]: Mecasei is a wedding planning online platform that allows couples to organize their
weddings, create gift lists at online stores, and collaborate with their guests. The bride and groom can create a photo
album, map the location of the ceremony and the party, relate their story to the guests, keep them informed through
the blog, and publish the list of gifts they expect to receive. Based out of Porto Alegre, Brazil.
$250K
Tendr [Brooklyn, 2013]: Tender is a cash wedding registry. Couples can create a account and have their registry page
completed and published in 10 minutes. The money goes directly into the bank account. Couples can also keep track
of their gifts with an online dashboard and can send instant thank you notes to guests. The platform is free for guests
and charges a 5% handling fee to the couple.
$105k
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RegistryLove [Cupertino, 2012]: RegistryLove is a YC backed company that allows couples to create a bridal registry
and get wedding gifts from any store. Couples can build a registry, import it, and can also consult with an expert
regarding gift ideas. The platform is free to use except for honeymoon, travel and cash funds where a processing fee
of 5% is charged. Monetizes via commissions charged to retailers and vendors.
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ASimpler Wedding Registry [Spokane, 2010]: ASimpler Wedding Registry is an online wedding registry. Allows user to
create a registry from any store, share it with friends. Friends can compare and decide what gift to choose for user.
Also allows user to create bridal registries online for shower day. Based out of Spokane, US.
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Birdie List [London, 2013]: Birdie List is a cash gift registry. Couples create a list of gifts, including photos, descriptions
and customization. Family and friends to can then view the list and contribute towards these items. The money is
transferred to the couples bank account after a 3% fee.
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The Wedding Registry Sri Lanka [Colombo, 2013]: The Wedding Registry is an online gift registry. Provides a platform
which recommended gifts with a list that includes gift & homeware items from international brands and also
offers gifts from selected local stores. Also offers intangible gifts such as travel packages and events passes. Registry is
free to use. Based out of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
The Wedsite Of [Sydney, 2014]: The Wedsite Of is an app and online based wedding website and gift registry builder.
User create a custom website and a gift registry. Once guests purchase items, all money goes straight into Paypal
account for user to purchase gifts or to save. Wedding registry is free of cost, charges $199/$299 for building wedding
website. Based out of Sydney, Australia.
Beldot [San Andres Cholula, 2014]: Beldot is an online wedding registry and user can add any product or service
available on the internet, or can create its own gifts. When user publish registry, user guests can visit it online, and
fund gifts with the amount they desire. Whenever user closes its registry, Beldot gives total sum after deducting a
small percentage of the funded amount. Based out of Puebla, Mexico.
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Casalito [Rio de Janeiro, 2015]: Casalito is a cash wedding registry. Couples create a customized website. Guests can
then gift the couple in cash. The platform charges a fee of $1.99 + 0.99%.
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Zankyou [Madrid, 2008]: Zankyou is a platform for couples to create a central registry page where guests can buy
gifts or send money in the couple’s preferred currency. Monetizes from fees on gifts and cash given through the site.
Charges couples for optional services such as a personalized Web page URL or the ability to track visitors to their page.
Claimed over 250,000 couples had used Zankyou to organize their weddings in 19 countries as of Jan 2014. The
company broke even in 2013 at a sales of EUR 1.5M.
Envelope Registry [Melbourne, 2014]: Envelope Registry is an online gifting wedding registry. Takes cash
contributions and transfers the couple the cash. Registry for user is free to create, edit and share. Charges a 6% fee
when a contribution is made from guest. Available in USA, UK and Australia.
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The Lovely Registry [Auckland, 2013]: The Lovely Registry provides users with gift inspiration and suggestions from
New Zealand designers. It provides a Pinterest-like methodology of collecting and sharing items from any store on the
internet to create a personalised wish-list.
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Wedding Republic [Ottawa, 2011]: Wedding Republic allows couples to create a wishlist and share it with guests.
Couples can choose from gift ideas and can add their own gifts. An administrative fee (5.5%) is charged to the guest
upon purchase. Friends and family can print a gift certificate to add the wedding card
Wedding
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Thankful Registry [Albany, 2013]: Thankful is a wedding registry platform where couples can build their registry using
a universal bookmarklet. The bride-and-groom-to-be can also include personal notes about individual items, and
customize their URL. Charges a flat $30 fee.
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NewlyWish [New York City, 2010]: NewlyWish enables couples to select desired gifts from an inventory of curated
products as well as experiences and honeymoon excursions. A 10% discount is available on all items that were not
gifted. Flexible delivery options allow shipping of items after a couple’s honeymoon. Claimed to have integrated over
10,000 products from nearly 70 boutiques and brands as of Jun 2015.
Wanderable [San Francisco, 2012]: Wanderable helps couples create and fund their honeymoon registries both
online and through a mobile app. The company builds strategic partnerships to creating premium experiences, such as
private yacht cruises with a personal chef etc. Part of the 500 Women Syndicate. Had serviced 21,000 couples as of
Sep 2014.
Honeyfund [Sebastopol, 2006]: Honeyfund, a free honeymoon registry helps couples crowdfund their ideal getaway
together.Couples choose a wedding registry or destination, share it with friends, etc., then receive offline or online
payments. While the basic service is free, Honeyfund also offers upgrade packages with more options for design
templates, photo slideshows, and more. Online payments are powered by WePay (U.S. only) or PayPal, incurring a
2.8% + $0.30/transaction free, respectively. The average fee for paying by credit card is 1.8, and Honeyfund also be
used for other types of cash wedding gifts. It was featured on the sixth season of Shark Tank. In 2013, they also
launched a second gift-giving website, Plumfund, for other gift-giving events such as birthdays, baby showers and
projects.
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1001 Listes [Paris, 1999]: 1001 Listes offers a personalized wedding gift registry to married and their relatives. Brides
and grooms can manage their list online and have access to expert teams to answer questions and provide tailored
advice. 1001 list currently has a network of over 500 partner stores in 40 cities in France and abroad Also offers gift
registries for other events such as births, parties, birthdays, housewarmings, etc.
WeDothankyou [Gadsden, 2014]: WeDothankyou is an online cash wedding registry. Couples are able to set up a free
profile that makes it easy for friends and family to give a financial gift for items such as wedding day expenses,
honeymoon travel and more. Based out of Alabama, US.
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Bespoke [Cape Town, 2012]: Bespoke registry is an online wedding registry. Couples are assigned a personal
consultant to guide them through the process and create a personalized webpage. Also provides couples
complimentary Bespoke notification cards to send out to guests. Charges a 10% administrative fee.
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KnotProfit [Cleveland, 2013]: KnotProfit is a wedding registry for charities. Guests can make a monetary donation to a
non-profit organization in lieu of gifts. Couples can gift charitable wedding favors, and choose to have their
honeymoon visiting a non-profit organization. Also lists wedding vendors where a part of the booking fee is donated
to a charity of choosing.
Tu Regalo Mi Regalo [Nuevo Leon, 2014]: Tu Regalo Mi Regalo allows user to create an online gift registry. User is
able to place products in the list by adding links from e-commerce sites and online with web widgets. Share this list
with friends and family. Based out of Nuevo Leon, Mexico.
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TravelGenie Registry [San Diego, 2015]: TravelGenie Registry is an online platform for travel gift registry.Create a
travel registry, put details like money required, etc. Share it with family and friends to contribute for trip. They can
help purchase airfare, hotel rooms, exciting adventures and more through users registry page or donate towards
crowd fund campaign. ALso provide travel agents for booking of tickets, hotels, etc. Based out of San Diego, US.
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Giveter [Gurgaon, 2012]: Giveter is an online gift recommendation website that lets users search for relevant gifts by
offering a choice of filters for the recipient’s age, relationship with the user, and occasion. It has tie ups with a lot of
online websites and brands, and after picking a gift the user is directed to the partner website for payments. The
platform also offers features such as an inhouse gifting aggregation team to choose unique giftable products and ZipGift to allow users to send, receive and share gifts on Facebook. The platform serves more than 300,000 users every
month as of December, 2013. Earns revenue by getting commission on lead generation. Binny Bansal, co-founder, of
Flipkart is an investor in the company.
$500K
5ideas, IndiaQuotient
Lily [Pittsburgh, 2013]: Lily is an online platform for gift recommendations. User can build and save profiles to track all
important people and dates in one secure place. User needs to input details for recipient so to filter out gifting
options. User can also invite friends for suggestions and recommendations. Based out of Pittsburgh, US.
$110k
Lagiar [Minas, 2012]: Lagiar is a gift recommendation platform. Lagiar has developed a way of using simple filters to
determine what user should get as a present for anyone. User need to answer few questions about the person you to
gift and Lagiar will give user creative suggestions of the best stores in Brazil.
$40k
NewtonGifts [Delhi, 2015]: NewtonGifts is a gift recommendation platform. Operating using whatsapp as a mode of
communication with the users anywhere in the world as of Nov '15. Newton first understands the requirements and
then suggests a customized thoughtful gift. Once the users finalize the gift, the gift is shipped to the requested
address. Claims 124 people requested for gift suggestions, 120 people bought gifts, and 149 unique gifts designed as
of Nov '15.
Algorithmic
Algorithmic
Start-Up Chile
Algorithmic
Algorithmic
Giftxoxo [Bangalore, 2012]: Giftxoxo.com is a gifting platform which provides both personal and corporate gifting.
Users can use the search engine to enter the preferences for their gifting occasion. They can browse through
categories such as experience gifts, gift vouchers, corporate gifts and make the purchase online through the platform
itself. The company has more than 150 clients including Aircel, Cisco, Flipkart, OnMobile and Wipro and claims to have
more than 200 product brands. Acquired event and leisure activity planner Yipeedo in Oct 2015.
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Giftsfeeling [Beijing, 2014]: Giftsfeeling is a mobile app based curated recommendation platform for gifts. Lets users
give curated options based on the important events like birthday, anniversary etc specific to hobbies of various
persons.
Algorithmic
Algorithmic
Gift Gazelle [Cambridge, 2013]: Gazelle is a gift search engine, which suggests gift ideas based on a person’s
personality and/or occasion.
The user inputs personality keywords, such as ‘mother’, 'birthday' and/ or an age
group, then the gazelle algorithm searches the database and displays the gift ideas in order of relevance. Based out of
Cambridgeshire, UK.
Busca Presentes [Sao Paulo, 2012]: Busca Presentes ian online based gifting platform. Provide bucketed options for
gifting as per occasions, seasons, festivals, etc. User can answer a few questions and can choose from customized gift
ideas. Provides its own buying platform and user can send directly to recipient address. Based out of Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Algorithmic
Algorithmic
Gifts Utopia [Indiana, 2014]: Gifts Utopia is an Online gift giving service . This is accomplished through an information
based engine. Provides event reminders and gift suggestions for any event in the customer's life. By using an
algorithm, Gifts Utopia is able to account for the person's interests and passions, as well as the occasion for buying the
gift, to match a product or service to that person. Based out of Fort Wayne, US.
giftologia [Moscow, 2008]: Giftologia is an online gift recommendation platform. Provide filters based on type of
relationship like girlfriend, mother, friend etc. and then git type. User can also use add your idea feature to add
custom gift ideas. Provides affiliates for e-commerce platforms. Based out of Moscow, Russia.
Algorithmic
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LikelyGift [Iseo, 2013]: Likelygift is a search engine for gifts, based on the likes of facebook users. Find the gift and
save money with discount codes. Provide gift ideas for man, personalized gifts, christmas gift ideas, father day gifts,
gifts for mom, gift ideas for woman. Based out of Iseo, Italy.
Algorithmic
GiftWiser [Hanumangarh, 2015]: Giftwiser is an online platform for product discovery of consumer goods. The
platform lets users apply multiple filters to find the correct gifting product and redirects them to the website which is
an e-commerce store for purchase. The platform earns commission from the affiliate stores upon any redirected sale.
Algorithmic
ebo Innovations [San Jose, 2014]: ebo Innovations is an online gifting services company. Provides highly curated
items for each customer, based on his/her personality and interests. Based out of San Jose, US.
Algorithmic
Ona Bunu Al [Istanbul, 2015]: Ona Bunu Al is a web based platform for gift recommendation engine. Provides a
search engine based on filters like relation, age and purpose and then recommends gifts. User can input suggestions
and ask for category add for varied gift selection. Based out of Istanbul, Turkey.
Algorithmic
Algorithmic
WishPicker [Delhi, 2013]: Wishpicker is a social platform that recommends gifts that it sources from over 25 online
stores and eCommerce portals using algorithms. Founded in June 2013, launched in Nov 2013. Crossed 200,000
unique monthly visitors in Jul 2014. Launching a mobile app and building a data analytics team in-house. Acquired by
Snapdeal in Dec 2014 for an undisclosed amount.
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Liwushuo [Beijing, 2012]: Liwushuo is a gift strategy and guide app that helps users select gifts. Users can browse
through gifting ideas based on the profile of the person they are gifting or based on the occasion (wedding, new year,
birthday, etc.). Clicking on the items redirects the user to the online retailer / merchant selling the product
$33M
Sequoia Capital
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CherryPic [Little Rock, 2012]: Cherry Pic'd is an content based platform for gifting ideas and recommendations. User
can pull images/threads from anywhere, upload pics to build lists for every gift giving occasion. User can connect with
friends & family & build its own list for gifitng. Based out of Little Rock, US.
Content Based
Content Based
Conversational
Card & Gift Network [Leicester, 2009]: Card & Gift Network is a content based gifts recommendation platform.
Card & Gift Network showcases the most in demand publishers & designers, the hottest selling products
& the best new trends in the world of greeting cards & gifts. Originally launched as Card & Gift Blog in
2009, the blog has published over 870 features to date and been visited over 250,000 times. Based out of Leicester,
UK.
Spoil [California, 2014]: Spoil is a text based gift recommendation and buying platform. Spoil operates a network of
gift tailors who respond, curate and process gift requests for any gifting occasions. Ordering is easy, simply send an
sms message to a gift tailor. It's free to text with Spoil and sends user final price of gift before sending it out. Featured
in TechCrunch, TechVibes, ABC News, ProductHunt, AskMen and others. Based out of California, US.
Heroic Ventures Pty Ltd [Melbourne, 2015]: HeroBoyfriend is a virtual PA to help find gifts recommendation for users
girlfriend. User receives reminders, curated content and creative suggestions that minimizes effort hurdles. User can
use smartphone app to make it easy to get date ideas, gifts, etc. Based out Melbourne, Australia.
Conversational
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agiftidea.com [Columbia, 2012]: Agiftidea.com is a Social Gifting Network. Provides 100,000 Gift ideas to choose
from. Provides an integrated price comparison engine which allows gift buyers to quickly browse gift recipient’s
dream box. Deadpooled as of April, 2013.
$50k
Social
Social
giftdoodle [Munich, 2014]: Giftdoodle is an app platform for recommendation and social gifting. Giftdoodle lets user
easily interact and brainstorm for what gifts they can buy, share their ideas, share costs, rate & comment, create
wish lists, keep track of events and everything in-between. Giftdoodle is available on iPhone, Android and as a web
app. Based out of Munich, Germany.
Wishbo [Sydney, 2013]: Wishbo is a first-of-its-kind social wishlist platform. User can share its online shopping
experience with friends to help them find the gift that's right for user. Based out of Sydney, Australia.
Social
Giftido [Paris, 2012]: Giftido is an online platform for gift ideas. Recommends gift ideas according to the user profile.
Since 2013 Giftido allows its gifters to see the selections of their friends, to suggest products to their selections. The
service offers up to 5 gift ideas for a recipient. Based out of Paris, France.
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TopGifter [San Ramon, 2010]: TopGifter is an online platform for gift recommendations. Users can search and browse
gifts from about 20 data providers on topgifter.com. TopGifter.com can also provide recommendations to a facebook
friend by analyzing his profile, interests and recommendations. Based out of Sam Ramon, US.
Social
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Giftforeveryone.in [Delhi, 2015]: Giftforeveryone.com is an online gifting platform. Allows users to choose gifts based
on occasion and personality of recipient. Launched a whatsapp based gift recommendation service.
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Naveen Singh
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