KaBloom
KaBloom is a bootstrapped, direct-to-consumer e-commerce company that sells farm-direct fresh flower bouquets, arrangements, and potted plants online to individual gift buyers across the United States and India, with delivery via UPS and FedEx.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1998
- HeadquartersBrookline, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
What KaBloom does
KaBloom is a privately-held, direct-to-consumer e-commerce company that sells fresh-cut flower bouquets, arrangements, and potted plants through its website kabloom.com (and kabloom.in for India). The company was founded in 1998 (per company history; firmographics list 1988) by David Hartstein, who remains CEO, alongside co-founder Thomas Stemberg, and is headquartered in Brookline, Massachusetts, with a registered office in Boston. KaBloom's product catalog spans roses, orchids, tulips, lilies, hydrangeas, carnations, sunflowers, mixed bouquets, and occasion-specific arrangements, organized on-site by flower type, occasion (Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, weddings, sympathy, etc.), and price tier (including a dedicated 'Under $40' collection). The firm operates a sub-brand, 'Love & Light by KaBloom,' for romantic arrangements.
The business model is transactional one-time purchase with per-bouquet unit pricing in the $32–$73 range, fulfilled through UPS and Federal Express courier delivery across the United States and India. KaBloom claims farm-direct sourcing from international growers and a 7-day freshness guarantee as its core quality differentiator, leveraging courier drop-ship logistics rather than owned retail or local florist networks. Same-day delivery is offered in select zip codes, broadening the addressable demand against occasion-based competitors. The customer base is exclusively individual consumers purchasing for gifting occasions, with no B2B, subscription, or enterprise segments disclosed.
KaBloom's legal structure shows an Indian parent (Kabloom Pvt Ltd, governed by Rajasthan law) and a US operational entity (KaBloom.com, LTD) in Massachusetts. The company is bootstrapped — no funding rounds, M&A activity, or investor relationships are disclosed in the available data. No mobile app, AI/ML capabilities, proprietary technology platform, or senior leadership team beyond the two founders is documented, consistent with a lean, founder-operated small business. The registered KaBloom® trademark and 25+ years of operating history are the principal intangible assets.
KaBloom firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- KaBloom
- Legal name
- Kabloom Pvt Ltd
- Website
- https://kabloom.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1998
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- KaBloom is a bootstrapped, direct-to-consumer e-commerce company that sells farm-direct fresh flower bouquets, arrangements, and potted plants online to individual gift buyers across the United States and India, with delivery via UPS and FedEx.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
KaBloom industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Online Floral Retail
- NAICS
- Florists (4593)
- SIC
- Retail-Catalog & Mail-Order Houses (5961)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Flowers, Gifts & Specialty Occasion Marketplaces (CRAFABAN)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Same-Day Gift Delivery & Courier Fulfillment (HSACANAI)
Keywords
Where KaBloom is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Brookline
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
KaBloom business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Fresh Flower Bouquet Sales: KaBloom generates revenue through direct sales of fresh flower bouquets, arrangements, and potted plants. Customers purchase individual products at fixed price points displayed on the website. Orders are fulfilled through courier delivery (UPS, Federal Express). The revenue is transaction-based with one-time purchases as the primary model.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Entry-level bouquets under $40 |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Mid-range bouquets $40-$50 |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Premium Orchid Collections |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Bulk Rose Collections (25 stems) |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels2 records
KaBloom product offering
Product offeringCore offering
KaBloom operates a direct-to-consumer e-commerce platform that sells farm-direct fresh flower bouquets, arrangements, and potted plants. Products are sourced from farms worldwide and shipped to customers' doorsteps via UPS and Federal Express with a 7-day freshness guarantee. The catalog is organized by flower type (roses, orchids, tulips, mixed bouquets, etc.), occasion (birthday, anniversary, wedding, sympathy, etc.), and price point, with same-day delivery available in select zip codes across the US and India.
Product overview
KaBloom operates a single unified e-commerce platform offering fresh flower delivery. The core offering is farm-direct flower bouquets and arrangements, including roses, orchids, tulips, lilies, carnations, hydrangeas, and mixed bouquets. Flowers are sourced directly from farms worldwide and shipped with a 7-day freshness guarantee. The product portfolio is organized by flower type (Roses, Orchids, Tulips, Mixed Bouquets), occasion (Birthday, Anniversary, Valentine's Day, Wedding, etc.), and price point (Under $40 collection). A sub-brand called Love & Light by KaBloom features romantic arrangements. Delivery is available via courier service in the United States, with same-day delivery in select zip codes.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Farm-Direct Fresh Flower Bouquets
- Farm-Fresh Roses Direct-from-farm roses sold as individual stems or arranged bouquets in colors including red, pink, white, purple, and orange; available in 6, 12, and 25 stem configurations.
- Orchid Arrangements Premium orchid bouquets and arrangements featuring varieties such as white orchids, blue orchids, and mixed orchid medleys in 10 and 20 stem configurations.
- Tulip Bouquets Farm-fresh tulip arrangements in assorted colors including orange, purple, yellow, and mixed tulip bouquets, primarily in 10 stem configurations.
- Mixed Bouquets Artfully combined arrangements featuring multiple flower types such as roses, orchids, tulips, lilies, hydrangeas, and daisies in various color combinations.
- Potted Plants Potted plants and floral arrangements featuring hydrangeas, lilies, and other potted plant options designed for gifting occasions and home décor.
- Love & Light by KaBloom
Companies that use KaBloom
Customer profileSegments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
KaBloom technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
KaBloom partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- UPScoreUPS serves as the primary courier delivery partner for KaBloom, handling flower deliveries across the United States. Packages are left at recipient doorsteps if no one is available to accept delivery. Tracking information is provided via UPS after order confirmation.
- Federal Express (FedEx)coreFederal Express partners with KaBloom to deliver flower products on requested delivery dates across the United States. FedEx does not call prior to delivery and cannot guarantee specific delivery times. KaBloom works with FedEx and UPS for all package deliveries.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights4 records
KaBloom competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Teleflora: Florist-network delivery platform delivering arrangements through local member florists across North America. Comparable business in the online flower category with delivery-fulfillment via partner network rather than direct farm shipping.
- FTD: Long-standing online flower and gift delivery network founded in 1910, now operating as a multi-brand portfolio (FTD, ProFlowers, Shari's Berries). Direct competitor to KaBloom with deeper florist network, broader product breadth, and direct farm sourcing.
- ProFlowers: Online farm-direct flower delivery brand under FTD's parent. Highly comparable to KaBloom's farm-direct positioning and bouquet catalog model; competes head-to-head on price points and freshness messaging.
- The Bouqs: DTC farm-direct flower delivery company connecting consumers with sustainable growers; offers subscription plans. Closest comparable in farm-sourcing philosophy and bouquet pricing tiers; technology-forward emerging competitor.
- From You Flowers: Online flower and gift retailer offering same-day delivery and a broad assortment across occasions. Direct competitor in the budget-to-mid tier of online flower delivery, overlapping with KaBloom's under-$40 collection positioning.
- 1-800-Flowers.com: Public DTC flower and gift retailer (NASDAQ: FLWS) offering same-day delivery across the US via a network of florists and brand-owned fulfillment. Closest large-scale direct competitor to KaBloom in the online flower delivery category, with significantly larger marketing budget and brand awareness.
Emerging players
- BloomNation: Online marketplace connecting consumers with local boutique florists, providing merchants with e-commerce tooling. Comparable as an online flower marketplace with technology layer for both buyers and florists.
- H.Bloom: Subscription-based flower and plant delivery company serving corporate offices and residential customers with weekly/bi-weekly arrangements. Comparable through subscription and corporate gifting mechanics adjacent to KaBloom's catalog.
- UrbanStems: DTC flower and plant delivery company known for design-led branding, same-day delivery in major US metros and direct sourcing partnerships. Comparable as a younger, tech-forward DTC flower player competing on design and logistics.
Broad incumbents
- Amazon: Broader e-commerce incumbent carrying flower and plant assortments through Amazon Fresh and third-party sellers. While not a focused flower competitor, its scale and Prime delivery network place a ceiling on search and discovery in the category.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat2 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
KaBloom leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
KaBloom funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
KaBloom M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about KaBloom
What does KaBloom do?
KaBloom operates a direct-to-consumer e-commerce platform that sells farm-direct fresh flower bouquets, arrangements, and potted plants. Products are sourced from farms worldwide and shipped to customers' doorsteps via UPS and Federal Express with a 7-day freshness guarantee. The catalog is organized by flower type (roses, orchids, tulips, mixed bouquets, etc.), occasion (birthday, anniversary, wedding, sympathy, etc.), and price point, with same-day delivery available in select zip codes across the US and India.
Is KaBloom a public or private company?
KaBloom is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was KaBloom founded?
KaBloom was founded in 1998. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is KaBloom based?
KaBloom is headquartered in Brookline, United States, in the North America region.
How does KaBloom make money?
One revenue line is on record: fresh Flower Bouquet Sales.
Who are KaBloom's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Teleflora, FTD, ProFlowers, The Bouqs, From You Flowers and 1-800-Flowers.com. Emerging players are BloomNation, H.Bloom and UrbanStems. Amazon is listed as a broad incumbent.
Does KaBloom have an API?
No public API is recorded for KaBloom.
What industry is KaBloom in?
KaBloom's product category is Online Floral Retail. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRAFABAN, Flowers, Gifts & Specialty Occasion Marketplaces, with a secondary code of HSACANAI, Same-Day Gift Delivery & Courier Fulfillment. Its NAICS code is 4593 and its SIC code is 5961.