LVLY is a flower retailer based in the Australia. It is an e-commerce company that sells flowers and gifts shipped from growers and suppliers to consumers.[1]
| Industry | Retail |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2015 |
| Founder | Hannah Spilva Verity Tuck |
| Headquarters | Australia |
| Products | Flowers Gifts |
| Website | https://www.lvly.com.au/ |
History
editLVLY was co-founded in 2015 by Hannah Spilva and Verity Tuck.[2] They both worked in advertising before launching LVLY.[3]
LVLY currently operates same-day deliveries in Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide, and one-day delivery in other Australian locations. The company has offices across Australia.[3] It offers personalised flower jars and curation of add-ons, in biodegradable gift boxes and reusable flower Jars.[citation needed]
In April 2022, LVLY was acquired by south-east Asian-based Limitless Technology for $35 million.[4] Maximilian Lotz, CEO of Limitless Technology, mentioned the reason for acquiring LVLY was its financial performance, brand and team.[5] As part of the deal Hannah Spilva will also be the board member of Limitless Technology.[5][6]
Awards & Recognition
editIn 2024, LVLY was awarded "Online Store of the Year" at the Inside Retail Awards.
In 2022, LVLY was listed among "Australia's Top 50 fastest growing companies", by Deloitte Tech.[7]
In 2021, LVLY was listed in the "Top 20 Coolest Retailers in Australia" by Inside Retail.
LVLY founders won the "2021 Melbourne Young Entrepreneur Award" for the company. [8]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Flower power: How the pandemic helped this brand blossom". Australian Financial Review. 2021-12-03. Retrieved 2023-10-06.
- ^ "Why LVLY co-founder Hannah Spilva is giving back to startups". Business News Australia. Retrieved 2023-10-06.
- ^ a b Healey, Bianca (2022-04-26). "Australian flower delivery startup LVLY acquired for $35 million by south-east Asian e-commerce firm". SmartCompany. Retrieved 2023-10-06.
- ^ "Founders collect $20m from sale of flower delivery start-up". Australian Financial Review. 2022-04-25. Retrieved 2023-10-06.
- ^ a b "LVLY is Limitless after $35 million acquisition". Business News Australia. Retrieved 2023-10-06.
- ^ Pattabiraman, Rakshnna (2022-04-26). "Melbourne flower delivery service Lvly snapped up by Malaysian investor". Inside Retail Australia. Retrieved 2023-10-06.
- ^ "Australia's Top 50 fastest growing tech companies revealed". Business News Australia. Retrieved 2023-10-06.
- ^ "All smiles: Dental Boutique founders named 2021 Melbourne Young Entrepreneurs of the Year". Business News Australia. Retrieved 2023-10-06.