The startup plans to raise up to USD 8.8 million in its Series A round as it invests in AI, logistics infrastructure, and international expansion.

The online gifting market is becoming increasingly driven by speed, personalization, and cross border demand. Zuvees is betting that technology can solve all three.

The UAE-founded gifting platform secured USD 1.6 million from IvyCap Ventures as part of its ongoing Series A fundraising round. This brings its total capital raised to approximately USD 3.3 million. The platform is targeting a final Series A close of between USD 6.6 million and USD 8.8 million.

Founded in 2024 by Vijaykumar Ghadge and Abhishek Daiya, Zuvees is tech-first global e-commerce startup. It provides a direct-to-consumer gifting platform that combines artificial intelligence, curated product selections, and rapid fulfillment services. Furthermore, its visision is to build a new generation of gifting experiences that are more personalized and reliable than traditional online gifting models.

Why You Should Care 

Consumer expectations around gifting are evolving. Customers increasingly expect same day delivery, tailored recommendations, and greater transparency, particularly when sending gifts across borders.

Looking ahead, with the new funding, it aims to scale its AI powered personalisation and recommendation systems, and customer relationship management capabilities. It also aims to expand its supply chain infrastructure, and broader operational footprint.  It also intends to expand into major metropolitan markets internationally.

The investment marks a follow-on commitment from IvyCap Ventures, which was already a shareholder in the company. 

“Gifting is moving from a planned activity to an on-demand experience. People no longer want to celebrate tomorrow. They want to celebrate now. The future belongs to platforms that can combine trust, personalization, and speed, and that’s precisely what we’re building,”

Vijaykumar Ghadge, Co-Founder and CEO of Zuvees

The Ripple 

The fundraising comes as startups across e-commerce and consumer technology increasingly turn to artificial intelligence to improve customer engagement and operational efficiency.

For gifting platforms, AI driven personalization has become a key differentiator, helping companies recommend products more accurately while improving conversion rates and customer retention. At the same time, logistics and fulfillment capabilities remain critical as consumers continue to demand faster delivery times.

Zuvees’ expansion plans could also position it to benefit from growing international gifting flows, particularly in multicultural markets where cross border gifting is common.

What to Watch

The next milestone for Zuvees will be completing its targeted Series A raise and translating that capital into international growth.

The raise comes as consumer commerce startups increasingly look beyond customer acquisition and focus on retention, personalization, and operational efficiency. Across e-commerce categories, companies are investing in AI-powered recommendation engines, customer data platforms, and supply chain infrastructure in an effort to differentiate in crowded markets and improve unit economics.As global gifting increasingly shifts toward on demand and personalized experiences, platforms that can combine trust, speed, and technology at scale may be best positioned to capture the next wave of growth.