About Vela

Vela is a social gifting platform built to solve the awkward question behind every celebration: “What do you want?” Create a wishlist for any occasion, share one link, and help the people who love you choose with confidence.

Friends can privately claim gifts to prevent duplicates, while the recipient’s address stays protected. When an item costs more than $200, Vela makes it possible to pool contributions toward one meaningful gift.

Founder Luis Mendez built the first Vela MVP in one week, mostly from his phone while traveling, after years of showing up to occasions with the wrong gift. Vela exists to replace guesswork with something more thoughtful.