About Online Gifting
There are 6.56K companies in the Online Gifting sector across the world, with 710 funded companies having collectively raised $4.58B in venture capital money and private equity. Overall 295 of these are Series A+ funded, and 1 of these is a unicorn.
Online Gifting sector has seen 168 acquisitions and 48 IPOs.
This sector includes online platforms that enable users to buy gifts across multiple categories, create & share gift registries, and obtain gift recommendation. Also included are companies that enable businesses to create and manage gifting products/programs.
Online Gifting sector is also known as Online Gifting ECommerce or Gifting E-Commerce.
Companies included in Online Gifting sector
Online platforms through which consumers can buy/sell gift cards, flowers, merchandise, greeting cards, and more. Online gift registries and gift recommendation platforms that enhance the gift purchase experience and enablers that assist businesses in creating & managing gifting products/programs.Companies excluded in Online Gifting sector
Horizontal e-commerce players such as Amazon, which provide gift products on their platform. Software platforms that assist businesses in managing corporate rewards and recognition programs and loyalty programs for their customers/staff.Market Map of Online Gifting
The market map of Online Gifting gives a visual overview of the sector, showing key business models, their interactions in the value chain, and industry evolution. Top 3 trending business models in Online Gifting sector are Hyperlocal Delivery, Flower E-Commerce and Online Flower Retail.
Reports related to Online Gifting
Here are some reports related to Online Gifting sector:
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Online Gifting - Sector Report
Edition: August, 2025 (68 Pages)
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Online Gifting Investor Landscape
Edition: May, 2025 (12 Pages)
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Online Gifting Exit Landscape
Edition: June, 2026 (15 Pages)
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There are more than 6.56K companies in Online Gifting. Bloom & Wild is the top Online Gifting company globally, ranked using Tracxn Score (what's this?).
Here are 5 of the top Online Gifting companies globally:
Company | Description | Location | Founded | Current Stage | Private Funding Raised |
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Online platform offering flowers on a subscription basis | London (United Kingdom) | 2013 | Series D | $174M | |
Online marketplace offering customized/designed products | Redwood City (United States) | 1999 | Acquired | $46M | |
Provider of rewards and loyalty platform that enables businesses to run employee engagement, customer loyalty, and incentive programs | Bengaluru (India) | 2012 | Series C | $101M | |
Online retailer of customizable apparel, promotional products, and related design services | Fairfax (United States) | 2000 | Series B | $41.8M | |
Online marketplace offering gift cards for cash | Chicago (United States) | 2011 | Series D | $220M |
Companies founded year-on-year in the Online Gifting sector
1 new startup has been founded so far in 2026 in the Online Gifting sector. 535 Online Gifting startups were founded in 2020 - this is the most number of startups founded in any year in the last 10 years.
- Total Number of Companies
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | 1 |
2025 | 15 |
2024 | 65 |
2023 | 167 |
2022 | 215 |
2021 | 401 |
2020 | 535 |
2019 | 510 |
2018 | 521 |
2017 | 375 |
Companies founded across countries in the Online Gifting sector
United States has 1,493 Online Gifting startups, the most by any country, followed by India which has 1,278 startups and United Kingdom which has 869.
- Total Number of Companies
Country | No. of companies |
|---|---|
United States | 1,493 |
India | 1,278 |
United Kingdom | 869 |
Australia | 332 |
Canada | 181 |
Singapore | 156 |
China | 134 |
United Arab Emirates | 133 |
Germany | 124 |
France | 80 |
Stage-wise distribution of the Online Gifting sector
Out of the total 6,560 Online Gifting companies, 710 have secured funding. Among them, 295 have reached Series A or higher, and 247 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 6,560
Funded - 710
Series A+ - 295
Series B+ - 247
Series C+ - 236
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 6,560 |
Funded | 710 |
Series A+ | 295 |
Series B+ | 247 |
Series C+ | 236 |
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- 6.6K+ Total Companies
- $4.58B+ Total Funding
- 705+ Funded Companies
- 45+ IPOs
- 165+ Acquisitions
- 10+ Reports
Funding Trends in the Online Gifting sector
Total funding year-on-year in the Online Gifting sector
The Online Gifting sector saw a total funding of more than $2.27B in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2021 at more than $699M. There has been a total funding of $24.4M in 2026 till date.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2026 | $24.4M |
2025 | $139M |
2024 | $139M |
2023 | $231M |
2022 | $151M |
2021 | $699M |
2020 | $134M |
2019 | $123M |
2018 | $223M |
2017 | $405M |
Total funding across countries in the Online Gifting sector
In the last 10 years, Online Gifting startups in United States have recieved the highest funding among all countries - $997M. United Kingdom follows with $352M and France with $204M.
- Total Funding
Country | Total Funding |
|---|---|
United States | $997M |
United Kingdom | $352M |
France | $204M |
India | $183M |
China | $53.2M |
Japan | $49.6M |
United Arab Emirates | $13.4M |
Singapore | $2.13M |
Australia | $1.46M |
Malaysia | $1.2M |
Total funding amount raised by stage in the Online Gifting sector
Over the last 10 years, the Online Gifting sector have seen $127M into Seed Stage funding rounds, $785M into Early Stage funding rounds and $987M go into Late Stage funding rounds.
Funding Stage | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Late Stage | $987M |
Early Stage | $785M |
Debt | $232M |
Seed Stage | $127M |
PE | $16M |
ICO | $10M |
Grant | $3.15M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Online Gifting
In the year 2026, till June 2026, Online Gifting companies have raised $24.4M in equity funding across 9 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till May 2025), Online Gifting companies had raised $138M across 7 rounds.
So, 2026 has seen a 82.33% drop in funding in Online Gifting companies as compared to 2025.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Online Gifting:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Series A | 3833 | Jun 03, 2026 | ||
Angel | 6370 | Jun 02, 2026 | ||
Series A | 2142 | May 27, 2026 | ||
Series A | 2373 | Apr 30, 2026 | - | |
Seed | 1125 | Apr 09, 2026 |
Top Investors in Online Gifting
Techstars is the top investor in Online Gifting companies based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Online Gifting:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
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New York City (United States) | ||
Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) | ||
San Francisco (United States) | ||
Paris (France) | ||
London (United Kingdom) |
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M&A activity in Online Gifting
In the year 2026, till March 2026, 3 acquisitions happened in Online Gifting sector. Last year, in 2025, a total of 6 acquisitions happened in Online Gifting sector.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Online Gifting:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Mar 05, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jan 29, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jan 07, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Dec 08, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Nov 27, 2025 |
Acquisition trends in Online Gifting
Here are the acquisition trends in Online Gifting:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | 3 |
2025 | 6 |
2024 | 11 |
2023 | 10 |
2022 | 13 |
2021 | 11 |
2020 | 6 |
2019 | 13 |
2018 | 16 |
2017 | 9 |
IPOs in Online Gifting
In the year 2024, till March 2024, 1 IPO happened in Online Gifting sector.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Online Gifting:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Mar 15, 2024 | Euronext Exchange (Euronext) | |
Aug 09, 2022 | Euronext Exchange (Euronext) | |
Feb 02, 2021 | London Stock Exchange (LSE) | |
Sep 20, 2019 | Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) | |
Apr 19, 2013 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) |
Colleges which produce the most Online Gifting companies
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the Online Gifting sector
Most number of Online Gifting startups have been founded by alumni from Stanford University, Harvard University and INSEAD.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Stanford University | 19 |
Harvard University | 18 |
INSEAD | 14 |
Cornell University | 12 |
BITS Pilani | 11 |
Harvard Business School | 11 |
University of Pennsylvania | 11 |
Columbia University | 10 |
London School of Economics and Political Science | 9 |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 9 |
Total funding in companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the the Online Gifting sector
In the last 10 years, Stanford University graduates' Online Gifting companies have raised the most funding among top colleges. Harvard University alumni are second, and Harvard Business School alumni are third.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Stanford University | $317M |
Harvard University | $299M |
Harvard Business School | $269M |
Duke University | $267M |
London School of Economics and Political Science | $226M |
University of Oxford | $203M |
London Business School (LBS) | $186M |
INSEAD | $181M |
Stanford Business School | $167M |
Cornell University | $145M |
Top News in Online Gifting
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Moonpig Group PLC: Annual Results Beat Expectations, Share Buybacks PlannedShareprices•Jun 25, 2026•Moonpig
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Virgin Experience Days Launches 'Gifts for Good' CollectionDirect Commerce•May 07, 2026•Virgin Experience Days
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Blackhawk Network Launches Stored Value Platform for Consumer EngagementAustralian FinTech•Apr 16, 2026•Blackhawk Network
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Giftcards.com Expands Access to Digital Gift Cards Across PayPalBusiness Wire•Jan 20, 2026•GiftCards.com
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Xoxoday Raises Series-C to Accelerate Global ExpansionThe Tribune•Jan 14, 2026•Xoxoday, Apis Partners
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