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Gyft

5 known investors

Gyft makes a mobile application that functions as a digital wallet for gift cards. Users can upload existing cards, purchase new ones and redeem balances at physical stores or with online merchants, replacing the need to carry plastic cards.

Fintech

Founders & leadership

CM
CJ MacDonald
ML
Mark Levitt
VL
Vinny Lingham
VLVinny L.
Vinny L.inFounderVinny L. co-founded Gyft, a digital wallet for gift cards that was acquired by First Data Corporation, and previously founded or led technology companies including Civic, Rumi, and incuBeta.

Investors · 5

500 GlobalSan Francisco · $150K
Digital Currency GroupNew York
Karlin VenturesLos Angeles · $250K – $2Mvia David A. Cohen · inferred
GV (Google Ventures)reportedMountain View · $250K – $50M
Social Capital PartnershipreportedPalo Alto

In the news

Vinny Lingham Leaves Gyft, Raises $2.75 Million for Identity Startup - CoinDeskcoindesk.com · Jan 2016First Data buys out Vinny Lingham's Gyft in $50m+ deal - Ventureburnventureburn.com · Jul 2014Gyft raises $5M to digitize the $29B gift card market | Reutersreuters.com · Sep 2013Digital Gift Card Platform Gyft Raises $5 Million Series A | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Sep 2013Gyft Raises $5M in Series A Funding - FinSMEsfinsmes.com · Sep 2013Gyft Launches iPhone App, Raises $1.2M to Help People Manage Gift Cards | BetaKitbetakit.com · Sep 2012

Frequently asked questions

What does Gyft do?
Gyft makes a mobile application that functions as a digital wallet for gift cards. Users can upload existing cards, purchase new ones and redeem balances at physical stores or with online merchants, replacing the need to carry plastic cards.
Who founded Gyft?
Gyft was founded by CJ MacDonald, Mark Levitt, Vinny Lingham, Vinny L..
Who are Gyft's investors?
Gyft's investors include 500 Global, Digital Currency Group, Karlin Ventures, GV (Google Ventures), Social Capital Partnership.