# The Bouqs Company

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/the-bouqs-company

- Industry: Retail
- Headquarters: Marina del Rey, US
- Website: www.bouqs.com
- Total disclosed funding: $43M
- Latest round: Series C (Jan 24, 2017)
- Investors on record: 17

## About

The Bouqs Company is a US-based e-commerce platform specializing in sustainable floral arrangements, offering farm-fresh bouquets directly to consumers for various occasions with convenient delivery options.Founded in 2012 in Marina del Rey, US, The Bouqs Company operates as a direct-to-consumer floral retailer. John Tabis and Juan Montúfar established the company, which emphasizes eco-friendly sourcing and designs. The company has raised USD 30.00 mn in its recent Growth funding round led by Yamasa Co., Ltd., with participation from Aliment Capital, NextEquity Partners, and Partech. The funding will support its retail market expansion initiatives, marking a strategic pivot towards enhancing market presence.The Bouqs Co. specializes in providing a diverse range of floral arrangements tailored for various occasions, including birthdays, Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, and sympathy events. Their core offerings include farm-fresh bouquets sourced from sustainable farms that prioritize minimal waste and worker well-being. The company operates with a direct-to-consumer model, ensuring unique and handcrafted floral designs curated by expert floral designers. They offer next-day and same-day delivery in select markets, serving urban areas such as New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Miami, Dallas, and San Diego. Their subscription service, starting at monthly fees of USD 48, enables users to receive customized floral deliveries, catering to individual consumers and businesses.The Bouqs Co. generates revenue primarily through direct sales of floral arrangements and a subscription model for regular flower deliveries. Customers can choose from various pricing tiers, with notable products including the Buttercream and Farmer's Choice Peonies, priced at USD 69 and USD 104 respectively. The subscription service provides a stable revenue stream, allowing customization of delivery frequency and bouquet selection. The company also extends partnerships with local retailers and grocery chains such as Whole Foods Markets, enhancing distribution channels and customer engagement. Seasonal promotions and holiday specials further support revenue growth.In July 2024, The Bouqs Company secured an undisclosed amount of venture debt funding from CrowdOut Capital, which is part of a larger USD 23 mn equity and venture debt funding round. This funding will be utilized to increase the company's market presence in retail services. The Bouqs plans to launch new products and expand into additional geographic regions, further enhancing its accessibility and service offerings.

## Funding rounds

- Series C, Jan 24, 2017, $24M — Partech Partners, Azure Capital Partners, Quest Venture Partners, KEC Ventures, NextEquity Partners, Qstar Capital
- Series B, Nov 5, 2015, $9.7M — Azure Capital Partners, Quest Venture Partners, Enspire Capital, Draper, KEC Ventures
- Series A, Jun 25, 2014, $7.2M — Azure Capital Partners, Wavemaker Partners, Quest Venture Partners, Plug and Play, UCLA Venture Capital Fund, Amplify, Draper, KEC Ventures, Group 11, Finn Capital Partners, Otter Rock Capital, M13
- Series A, Nov 27, 2013, $0.6M — Amplify, Group 11
- Seed, Jun 25, 2013, $1.1M — Wavemaker Partners, Quest Venture Partners, Telegraph Hill Capital

## Investors

- Wavemaker Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/wavemaker-partners) — Seed, Series A
- Quest Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/quest-venture-partners) — Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C
- Telegraph Hill Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/telegraph-hill-capital) — Seed
- Amplify (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/amplify) — Series A
- Group 11 (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/group-11) — Series A
- Azure Capital Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/azure-capital-partners) — Series A, Series B, Series C
- Plug and Play (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/plug-and-play) — Series A
- UCLA Venture Capital Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ucla-venture-capital-fund) — Series A
- Draper (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/draper) — Series A, Series B
- KEC Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/kec-ventures) — Series A, Series B, Series C
- Finn Capital Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/finn-capital-partners) — Series A
- Otter Rock Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/otter-rock-capital) — Series A
- M13 (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/m13) — Series A
- Enspire Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/enspire-capital) — Series B
- Partech Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/partech-partners) — Series C
- NextEquity Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/nextequity-partners) — Series C
- Qstar Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/qstar-capital) — Series C