Why we built Given Dearly
It started with our own baby shower.
After our baby shower, we looked around at gifts chosen with so much love—and thought about all the people behind them.
We wanted something more meaningful than a checklist and a one-time thank-you note. We wanted an easy way to remember who gave each gift and, later, show them the moments their generosity became part of our family’s life.
So we created Given Dearly: one private place where an invitation becomes a celebration, a thank-you becomes a story, and the people who showed up for your family can continue sharing in what comes next.
Our own family became its first real test. That is why privacy, simplicity and gratitude aren’t just marketing ideas. They are the reason Given Dearly exists.
— Adri and Michael, founders of Given Dearly
We’re looking for founding partners who believe recommendations should feel personal, useful and worth sharing.