afloat: gifting on-demand

WHAT WE DO afloat is a gifting marketplace that connects users with local businesses to provide same-day, curated gifting. Need to send a gift in a pinch, and want it to be meaningful for the recipient? That’s what we’re here for! Want to support local and still have the convenience of same-day delivery? We got you. We are a mobile gifting app connecting communities with the local business that they love. In the afloat marketplace, users can shop for gifts from local stores they trust, love, and want to support… and have it delivered for a seamless and meaningful gifting experience for both the giver and receiver. At your fingertips, you can give gifts, support local businesses and reinforce relationships. Better yet, afloat makes these things easy and enjoyable, and then everyone reaps the real-life reward of doing good and feeling good. Whether it’s celebrating an engagement, a baby, giving a teacher gift, or sending some support for a breakup or while a friend is stuck at home… the app will help you keep everyone afloat. WHO WE ARE afloat brings communities together by recognizing and reinforcing the value and importance of relationships. We celebrate relationships between our users and the local businesses that they love through gifting, because the act of giving shows love, appreciation, and connection. It really feels good to give! afloat is a space to celebrate the most important and valuable part of life — relationships and connection. THE BREAKDOWN afloat is free to download and use. We encourage our retail partners to match prices with their in-person experiences.