CED Tech Venture profile: Communigift, a gift giving platform

CommuniGift, a startup based in Washington, D.C., brings its invitation platform technology to CED Tech Venture next week.

The technology is designed to help party guests buy party gifts.

This profile is part of a series about Tech Venture presenting companies published by WRAL TechWire in partnership with the CED.

What is the focus of your business?

CommuniGift is an invitation platform that enables party guests to buy a gift for a child in need that the birthday host has chosen.

What is the top pain point/business application you are seeking to address

CommuniGift is aiming to bring greater meaning to the $4.5bn spent on kids’ birthday gifts while saving guests a trip to the store and enabling parents with an opportunity to show their children the importance and joy of helping others.

What makes it unique?

CommuniGift is creating the most meaningful, transparent, and convenient giving experience.

Why should investors be interested in your firm?

There are 18 million kids’ birthday parties in the US every year, and most parents would tell you the model is broken. CommuniGift has been able to onboard some of the largest nonprofit and retail partners in the US while seeing a viral growth coefficient 4.5x + (invited guests turning into hosts).

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