We’re on a mission to bring the fun back to gifting.
Gifting has lost its magic, but we’re here to bring back the fun. Our intuitive, best-in-class solutions make rewarding employees, customers and relations easier than ever.
The value of multiple perspectives and diverse expertise is crucial to our success.
Happiness
We always strive to be friendly and helpful, and to approach things in a positive and optimistic way.
Accountability
We’re committed to winning with integrity, we make things happen and keep our promises.
Innovation
We incessantly seek innovations and ideas that can help our customers forward.
Here’s how it went down.
2014
How it all started.
One day, our founder Fabrice Guillermin had to collect money for a friend’s birthday gift. He contacted everyone, but the collection didn’t go smoothly: he had to advance payments, send out multiple reminders, had stress choosing a gift. The idea for a platform was born, to make it easy to collect money with friends, family and colleagues.
Mid 2015, Kadonation enjoys six months of housing at start-up accelerator The Birdhouse, where our leadership was paired up with experienced entrepreneurs acting as mentors. A big step in our development, for which we’ll be eternally grateful.
2017
Further expansion.
Early 2017, Kadonation successfully completed its first major capital round and is now standing fully on its own feet as a PLC. Renowned, experienced entrepreneurs not only invest financially, but also make their knowledge and network available to our leadership team.
2018
Our pivot to corporate gifting.
Late 2018, the versatile Kadonation Gift Card is made available through the webshop, without the need to start a group gift first. A big hit, as it turns out. Our gift card becomes a hugely popular employee gift, and prompts us to start investigating the need for a full-scale gifting solution.
2020
Launching Kadonation Select.
In 2020, we launch the first version of our corporate gifting platform, Kadonation Select. The platform immediately proved an overwhelming success, helping to drive our meteoric growth – and bringing renewed focus.
In 2021, Kadonation has become a household name in corporate gifting. Our team grows rapidly in Belgium and abroad. In April 2021, we open our Dutch office in Alkmaar. Our continued growth leads to a nomination for Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50 Award. We’re officially the third fastest growing company, and the fastest growing ecommerce business in Belgium.
2022
Onwards and upwards.
2022 marks the continuation of our growth story. A hand-curated selection of high-quality physical gifts can now be ordered through Kadonation Select. Our team expands to 45 incredibly talented people, but we’re always on the lookout for more. Our drive and ambition remain: to become the Benelux market leader in corporate gifting. To be continued!
2024
An impactful gifting policy.
Our enhanced gifting platform takes your gifting policy to the next level. With improved options for personal and impactful appreciation, new features for decentralized management, and custom branding, we offer clients even more flexibility and power. The expanded gift selection and growing network of gift partners further strengthen the freedom of choice, while the Kadonation Gift Card shines in a luxurious new design.
Ourstory wouldn’t be the same without this awesome bunch.