LVLY
| Industry | Retail |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2015 |
| Founder | Hannah Spilva Verity Tuck |
| Headquarters | Australia |
| Products | Flowers Gifts |
| Website | https://www.lvly.com.au/ |
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]
History
[edit]LVLY 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
[edit]In 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
[edit]References
[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.