Moonpig

Vale·Shop

Part of Moonpig Group plc (LSE: MOON)

Story

Founded by Nick Jenkins in Guernsey on 3 June 2000; named after his school nickname. Acquired by Photobox Group in 2011 for £120m, separated 2019, IPO February 2021 with market cap exceeding £1.2bn on first trading day.

Moonpig is an online personalised greeting card and gift retailer with its core printing and fulfilment operations in Vale. Founded in Guernsey by Nick Jenkins in 2000, the company now serves over 12 million customers worldwide and employs over 40 staff at its Vale facility, producing around 50,000 cards daily. Listed on the London Stock Exchange (FTSE 250) since 2021, Moonpig also sponsors fuel for the Flying Christine III marine ambulance.

Specialises in2

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Quick facts

Legal form
Limited Company
Established
2000 · 26 years
Brands
Buyagift, Greetz, Red Letter Days

People3

  • Nick JenkinsFounder
  • Nickyl RaithathaCEO
  • Kate SwannChair

From their website

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  • Personalised greeting cards
  • Flowers
  • Gift experiences

Contact

Social
Address
Braye Road Industrial Estate, Vale, Guernsey GY3 5XA
Postcode
GY3 5XB

History3

Key dates and recorded company events for Moonpig.

  • 2011Acquired by Photobox Group · Acquired for £120m.
  • 2019Separated from Photobox Group
  • 2021Initial Public Offering (IPO) · Market capitalization exceeded £1.2bn on the first trading day.

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