This company provides a digital gift card solution that functions like a Mastercard for universal acceptance in physical stores and online checkouts. Businesses can easily distribute these mobile-friendly gift cards via SMS or email to recipients across Norway. The platform offers flexibility, allowing recipients to spend the value or donate it to charity partners.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Many companies struggle to find universally appealing gifts for employees and clients, especially when personal preferences are unknown, leading to wasted gifts or dissatisfaction. Traditional gift-giving processes can also be time-consuming, involving address collection and logistical challenges.
Solution
Glede provides a digital gift card platform that allows businesses to send personalized gifts that can be used virtually anywhere Mastercard is accepted. Senders can distribute gift cards via SMS or email without needing recipient address information, streamlining the gifting process. Recipients receive the gift card directly in their Apple or Google Wallet for convenient use both online and in physical stores. The platform also offers options for recipients to donate the gift value to charitable causes, increasing the gift's positive impact. Senders are only charged when the gift card is used, eliminating wasted spend on unwanted gifts.
Target Audience
Glede primarily targets businesses of all sizes looking for a flexible and efficient way to provide employee rewards, client appreciation gifts, or sales incentives.
Features
- Digital gift cards delivered via SMS or email, compatible with Apple Wallet and Google Wallet
- Universal acceptance at over 50 million merchants worldwide that accept Mastercard
- Option for recipients to donate the gift card value to partnered charities
- Bulk sending via CSV or Excel upload, simplifying large-scale gifting
- Customizable gift card design with company logo and branding
- Automated SMS reminders to recipients to prevent forgotten gift cards
- Detailed reporting and analytics on gift card usage
- Integration with accounting systems via monthly invoices or EHF