Liven
About
#1 Engagement Platform
Liven is a global tech start-up and winner of Richard Branson's Extreme Tech Challenge for Blockchain and Digital Payments.
Our plug and play solution helps venues reward and retain their most valuable customers, whilst also attracting new foodies
Liven rewards customers based on what makes them tick, including unlocking exclusive experiences, earning LVN to spend across the network and offering pre-purchased Foodollars.
- Location
- Melbourne
- Website
- Visit website
- Founded
- 2015
- Employees
- 51-100
- Industry
- FinTech
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Snapshot of Liven
Powering the future of hospitality
Liven is building an end-to-end platform to help hospitality venues drive engagement, streamline operations, and boost loyalty.
Founded in 2014 by siblings Grace and William Wong, alongside David Ballerini, Liven began as a mobile payments app rewarding diners with cashback. It has since evolved into a full-stack loyalty, payments, and data platform powered by blockchain and AI.
Why Work at Liven
End-to-end platform Following a $152 million acquisition spree in 2023, Liven now powers 6,000+ venues across ordering (OrderUp), POS (Abacus), supplier management (Zeemart), and payments/data (Copper).
Global momentum Operating across Australia, Southeast Asia, and the U.S., Liven works with brands like Krispy Kreme, Din Tai Fung, and Accor Hotels, processing billions in transactions annually.
Tech with purpose From loyalty tokens (LVN) to AI-driven insights, Liven builds tools to help restaurants grow smarter and more profitably.
Milestones - 2014: Founded in Melbourne - 2016: AUD $4M early investment - 2019: USD $14M token sale - 2023: Acquired four companies across Australia, Singapore, and the U.S. - 2024: Expansion backed by Living Lab Ventures
The Vision To unify fragmented hospitality tech into one intelligent platform, empowering restaurants to engage customers, simplify operations, and scale with confidence.