
Jolly is an AI-powered rewards platform designed to enhance workforce productivity through gamified, performance-based incentives. It focuses on driving employee utilization, compliance, referrals, and loyalty by allowing employees to complete missions, earn points, and unlock real-world perks. The platform integrates seamlessly with existing tools, offers custom branding, and provides actionable insights through data analytics. With proven metrics such as a 450% increase in new employee referrals and significant annual savings, Jolly positions itself as a leader in employee engagement and retention solutions.

Jolly is an AI-powered rewards platform designed to enhance workforce productivity through gamified, performance-based incentives. It focuses on driving employee utilization, compliance, referrals, and loyalty by allowing employees to complete missions, earn points, and unlock real-world perks. The platform integrates seamlessly with existing tools, offers custom branding, and provides actionable insights through data analytics. With proven metrics such as a 450% increase in new employee referrals and significant annual savings, Jolly positions itself as a leader in employee engagement and retention solutions.
What they do: AI- and data-driven gamified workforce rewards platform for employee engagement, referrals, attendance and productivity
Founded / HQ: Founded 2022; New York, NY (as listed)
Employees: Approximately 11
Funding: $16.5M Series A (Feb 10, 2025)
Notable impact: Claims include a 450% increase in referrals and 33% improvement in 28-day retention
Employee engagement, retention, utilization, referrals and compliance for deskless and hourly workforces.
2022
HR / Employee benefits / Workforce engagement software
$16,500,000
Round reported to include nine investors (examples named include Dorm Room Fund, David Marcus, Bullpen Capital, Gokul Rajaram, Eigen Ventures, Acadian Ventures, Julien Codorniou, Steven Luczo).
“Led by a high-profile corporate executive (Zachary Kirkhorn) with participation from notable angel and institutional investors”