# Joy Life

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/joy-life

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: San Francisco, US
- Website: www.withjoy.com
- Total disclosed funding: $82M
- Latest round: Series B (Mar 4, 2022)
- Investors on record: 13

## About

Based in the US, Joy Life, Inc. operates a comprehensive wedding planning platform, providing tools that simplify the planning process for engaged couples, ensuring a seamless journey towards their special day.Joy Life, Inc. specializes in wedding planning solutions, founded in 2016 in San Francisco, US, by Andy Fazliu, Claudia Ambru, Jacqueline Yuen, Michael Bach, and Vishal J. The company raised USD 57.43 mn in SERIES B funding on March 4, 2022, led by General Catalyst Partners, with participation from Gaingels Syndicate and Nordstrom, Inc. Joy Life has completed a total of six deals and currently has a valuation of USD 304.55 mn.Joy provides an extensive range of wedding planning tools, including customizable wedding websites, a centralized wedding registry, and features for smart RSVP management and hotel room block coordination. Their wedding website allows couples to create a personalized online presence, while the registry consolidates gift options and honeymoon experiences into one platform, addressing common pain points in the wedding planning process for engaged couples primarily in North America and expanding into other regions.Joy generates revenue through a direct-to-consumer model, offering services like wedding websites and guest list management on a per-transaction basis or through subscription plans. While some services are provided without upfront fees, premium designs and additional features may incur charges, allowing couples to customize their offerings to fit their wedding planning needs.In March 2022, Joy Life, Inc. raised USD 57.43 mn in SERIES B funding to enhance its product offerings and expand its team. The funding will be utilized to develop new features based on user requests and to enter new markets, focusing on regions beyond North America. The company aims to launch these new products as part of their growth strategy, further solidifying their presence in the wedding planning industry.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Mar 4, 2022, $57M — General Catalyst Partners, Nordstrom, Inc., Gaingels
- Series A, Jul 7, 2021, $20M — Sierra Ventures, Avalon Ventures, Valor Equity Partners, Y Combinator, Sound Ventures, Zeno Ventures, Zola Capital Management, LLC
- Seed, Nov 8, 2016, $4.5M — Matrix Partners, Sierra Ventures, Fuel Capital, Liquid 2 Ventures
- Seed, Aug 23, 2016, $0.1M — Y Combinator

## Investors

- Y Combinator (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/y-combinator) — Seed, Series A
- Matrix Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/matrix-partners) — Seed
- Sierra Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sierra-ventures) — Seed, Series A
- Fuel Capital — Seed
- Liquid 2 Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/liquid-2-ventures) — Seed
- Avalon Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/avalon-ventures) — Series A
- Valor Equity Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/valor-equity-partners) — Series A
- Sound Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sound-ventures) — Series A
- Zeno Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/zeno-ventures) — Series A
- Zola Capital Management, LLC — Series A
- General Catalyst Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/general-catalyst-partners) — Series B
- Nordstrom, Inc. — Series B
- Gaingels (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/gaingels) — Series B