# Jolly

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/jolly

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: New York, US
- Website: www.jolly.com
- Total disclosed funding: $17M
- Latest round: Series A (Jan 22, 2025)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

Jolly is a technology-driven platform that optimizes workforce management through gamification, AI, and data science, enhancing employee engagement and operational efficiency.Founded in 2022, Jolly operates as a workforce management platform focused on transforming employee engagement through gamification. The company is based in New York, US, and completed its Series A funding round, raising USD 16.5 mn on March 26, 2025, with participation from investors including Bullpen Capital and Dorm Room Fund. Jolly's founder previously established other ventures, although specific details are not disclosed.Jolly is a technology-driven platform that enhances workforce management through gamification, AI, and data science. Its core offerings focus on improving employee utilization, compliance, referrals, and loyalty by employing performance-based incentives. Users engage with the platform by completing missions, earning points, and unlocking real-world perks, effectively transforming daily tasks into rewarding experiences. The solution addresses key challenges such as filling open shifts, minimizing last-minute callouts, and promoting punctuality among employees. Jolly primarily serves a diverse client base that includes organizations across various sectors, particularly in healthcare and services, operating in North America and Europe. The platform is designed to enhance employee engagement and streamline operational efficiencies by providing real-time sentiment analysis and tracking workforce activities via ERP/EMR integrations.Jolly generates revenue through a subscription-based model, wherein businesses pay for access to its gamified workforce management platform. Transaction structures typically involve partnerships with organizations that integrate Jolly’s services to incentivize their employees. Clients benefit from the systematic and scientific reward system, which helps them maintain a motivated workforce. While specific pricing plans for Jolly's services are not disclosed, the subscription model allows for scalability based on the number of users or features adopted. The platform’s flagship offerings, which include gamified rewards and workforce analytics, are designed for organizations seeking to enhance employee engagement and operational performance, ensuring that businesses can effectively align their workforce management strategies with organizational goals.In March 2025, Jolly raised USD 16.5 mn in Series A funding to expand its product suite and scale into new verticals. The company plans to develop new features aimed at enhancing its workforce management solutions, with launches expected in the coming quarters. Jolly is also targeting expansion into additional markets in Europe and North America by the end of 2026. The recent funding will support these initiatives, enabling Jolly to broaden its offerings and penetrate new customer segments.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Jan 22, 2025, $17M — Bullpen Capital, Dorm Room Fund, Eigen Ventures

## Investors

- Bullpen Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/bullpen-capital) — Series A
- Dorm Room Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/dorm-room-fund) — Series A
- Eigen Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/eigen-ventures) — Series A