
Jolly is a rewards platform that leverages AI and data science to enhance employee performance through gamified 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 is designed for employers looking to improve workforce engagement and reduce hiring costs through systematic referral programs. With a strong emphasis on data-driven insights, Jolly positions itself as a leader in the employee rewards space, catering to various industries including healthcare, logistics, and manufacturing.

Jolly is a rewards platform that leverages AI and data science to enhance employee performance through gamified 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 is designed for employers looking to improve workforce engagement and reduce hiring costs through systematic referral programs. With a strong emphasis on data-driven insights, Jolly positions itself as a leader in the employee rewards space, catering to various industries including healthcare, logistics, and manufacturing.
What they do: AI-enabled, gamified employee rewards platform for deskless/frontline teams
Founded / HQ: Founded around 2022; headquartered in New York, NY
Stage & funding: Series A; $16.5M (closed Feb 10, 2025)
Employees: Approximately 11
Employee engagement, frontline workforce productivity, retention, and referral-driven hiring
HR tech / employee rewards
16500000.00
Round reported with participation from nine investors including Dorm Room Fund and David Marcus.
“Syndicate includes Dorm Room Fund and David Marcus; lead investor Acadian Ventures”