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Overview
Smartbox Group curates and sells experience-based gifts across 11 European countries through physical gift boxes and digital e-vouchers. Customers purchase via its own websites and a broad retail network, earning revenue from direct sales and vendor commissions. Recipients redeem vouchers or boxes for experiences in stays, gastronomy, wellness, and adventure by booking with partner providers. Its approach combines a large, multi-country portfolio and multiple acquisitions to offer a wide, flexible experience-gifting network for individuals and businesses.
About Smartbox Group
Industries
Consumer Software
Consumer Goods
Entertainment
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
Debt Financing
Total Funding
$183.7M
Headquarters
Dublin, Ireland
Founded
2003
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Wonderbox canceled its Smartbox takeover in December 2023, preserving operational independence.
- Smartbox's app updated on August 12, 2026 with location offers and wallet passes.
- Corporate gifting pages remain active in 2026, supporting higher-margin B2B demand.
What critics are saying
- The Autorité de la concurrence flagged over 70% share exposure in 2023.
- CNMC commitments banned exclusivity and distributor penalties, squeezing Smartbox margins after 2023.
- If merchants bypass Smartbox via apps, commission revenue collapses by 2026.
What makes Smartbox Group unique
- Smartbox spans 11 European countries with 41,000 partners and 180,000 experiences.
- Dublin-based Smartbox sells physical boxes and e-vouchers across B2C and B2B channels.
- Smartbox acquired Truestory and Live It in 2023, strengthening Nordic reach.
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Funding
Total Funding
$183.7M
Above
Industry Average
Funded Over
1 Rounds
Benefits
Hybrid Work Options
Health Insurance
Parental Leave
Sabbatical Leave
Paid Vacation
Professional Development Budget
Growth & Insights and Company News
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Smartbox Group acquires Nordic experiences platform Truestory.
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There’s a new VC fund in town — at least if you live in Paris. Meet Resonance, a new $150 million fund (€150 million) backed 100% by Otium Capital. You may already be familiar with Otium Capital. It is Pierre-Edouard Stérin’s family office. Back in 2003, Stérin co-founded Smartbox Group, the company behind many popular experience gift boxes. He still owns Smartbox Group today and has a lot of money
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About Smartbox Group
Industries
Consumer Software
Consumer Goods
Entertainment
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
Debt Financing
Total Funding
$183.7M
Headquarters
Dublin, Ireland
Founded
2003
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