About Ósk: Transparent Event Funding for the Icelandic Community
Ósk was founded to resolve the "Capital-Utility Disconnect" — where physical gifts result in unwanted clutter while essential event liabilities remain unfunded. We provide a consolidated platform that helps hosts manage event logistics and guest contributions with transparency, dignity, and ease.
Our Mission: Simplifying Event Logistics
Planning a significant life event in Iceland requires more than just sentiment — it requires coordination. Hosts often face fragmented information: guest lists on paper, unclear budgets, and uncertainty about how to communicate with guests about contributions.
Ósk provides a consolidated dashboard that allows you to manage guest lists, track RSVPs, and organize contributions in one secure environment. By shifting the focus from physical inventory to operational support, we help you host with confidence.
We are a team from Iceland, and we care deeply about the families and communities that make Icelandic culture special — including its traditions like the Ferming (confirmation) ceremony.
A Culturally Attuned Approach
We recognize that events in Iceland — particularly the Ferming rite of passage — carry deep cultural and family significance. Our approach is rooted in Hógværð (modesty); we reject transactional or aggressive marketing styles. Instead, we provide tools for organizing events with dignity, framing contributions as collaborative support for specific event costs rather than a solicitation for wealth.
Local First
Built specifically for the Icelandic market. We understand local culture, language, and community expectations.
Hógværð
Modesty is core to our approach. We help hosts ask for support in a dignified, culturally respectful way.
Operational Clarity
From event pages to contribution tracking — every feature is designed to reduce administrative burden.
Trust & Security
PCI-DSS certified payments and GDPR-aligned data practices. Your guests' data and contributions are protected.
Built for the Icelandic Market
With a population of 389,444 residents as of January 2025, primarily concentrated in the Capital region, Iceland presents a unique environment for digital innovation. The domestic payment landscape is robust — domestic payment-card turnover in Icelandic retail outlets reached 98.2 billion ISK in March 2026, demonstrating the population's high comfort with digital payment flows.
Ósk leverages this digital-first culture, providing a system that feels native to the modern Icelandic consumer experience — while respecting the cultural values that make Icelandic celebrations meaningful.
Population (Jan 2025)
389,444
Card turnover (Mar 2026)
98.2 b.kr.
Data protection framework
GDPR + Icelandic Act
Security and Compliance
Transparency is at the core of our architecture. Security is maintained through PCI-DSS v4.0.1 certified payment processing standards. Ósk adheres to applicable GDPR data protection standards in its architecture and provides the tools for you to maintain accountability and clarity throughout your planning process.
Full GDPR compliance remains a shared responsibility dependent on user configuration and data management practices. Platform payment services are subject to third-party payment provider terms and availability.
Meet the team
Ali Soleymani
Founder
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ósk?
Ósk is an event funding and RSVP management platform built for Iceland. It helps hosts organize contribution goals for weddings, Ferming ceremonies, birthdays, and other milestones — in a way that respects Icelandic cultural values.
What is Ferming and why does Ósk support it?
Ferming is the Lutheran confirmation ceremony in Iceland, typically held for teenagers aged 13–14. It is one of the most significant family milestones in Icelandic life. Ósk provides specific tools for Ferming planning, including parental oversight for events involving minors.
What is Hógværð and how does it shape Ósk?
Hógværð is an Icelandic value of modesty and restraint in social requests. Ósk is designed around this principle — hosts share structured event pages that inform guests about contribution goals without making direct personal requests for money.
Is Ósk free to use?
Yes. Ósk is completely free during the beta period. All plans — Starter, Event Host, and Organization — are available at no cost. Future pricing will be communicated with clear notice before any charges apply.
How is data handled on Ósk?
Ósk is designed with data privacy standards in line with GDPR requirements and the Icelandic Data Protection Act (Lög nr. 90/2018). We support data minimization — collecting only what is necessary for event organization.
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