This start-up was born out of necessity and a deep love for community. During the height of the pandemic, I found myself cut off from the local shops I had always cherished. The world was shutting down, and like so many others, I was pushed toward the convenience of faceless e-commerce giants and big box stores. But it didn’t feel right. I knew that while I was clicking “Buy Now,” small business owners in my community were struggling to survive.

That’s when the idea for bukit began to take shape. I envisioned a platform that could bring the spirit of local shopping into the digital age. We needed a site that made it easy for people to support the businesses they loved, even from home. bukit became an online marketplace designed to connect loyal, local customers with the unique products from their neighborhood stores, delivered conveniently and on time.

Since then, we’ve expanded beyond the web. We’ve introduced a modern twist on the hospital gift shop model, placing locally sourced goods right in the heart of local hospitals. Every item in our hospital shops comes from businesses and artisans in the community, offering patients, visitors, and hospital staff thoughtful gifts and essentials while supporting local makers and merchants.

At bukit, we believe shopping local shouldn’t mean sacrificing convenience. We’re here to bridge that gap, uplifting small businesses and delivering meaningful, local products right where people need them most.

Best,
Jessica Anderson
Founder & CEO