How Two Founders Raised $20M to Revolutionize Flower Delivery
February 9th, 2025
Founded By
John Tabis
Starting Costs
$13
Founders
2
Monthly Traffic
1.34M
Profitable
Yes
Year Started
2012
Customer
B2B & B2C
Founded By
John Tabis
Starting Costs
$13
Founders
2
Monthly Traffic
1.34M
Profitable
Yes
Year Started
2012
Customer
B2B & B2C
Who is John Tabis?
John Tabis, co-founder of The Bouqs Company, hails from Los Angeles and holds a BS in Finance from the University of Notre Dame and an MBA from UCLA Anderson; he has a background in strategy consulting and marketing from Bain & Company, Disney, and other major brands.
John Tabis, co-founder of The Bouqs Company
What problem does The Bouqs Company solve?
The Bouqs Company removes the middlemen to deliver fresher, longer-lasting flowers directly from farms, saving customers money and ensuring quality blooms for any occasion.
The Bouqs Co
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