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JoyRun

Marketing · Redwood City, United States · Founded 2014

Community based delivery company MoreLess

JoyRun is a Silicon Valley startup that operates a community-driven delivery platform, primarily targeting college students, military bases, and office environments across the United States. The app allows users to place orders from local stores and restaurants, and rewards individuals for picking up and delivering these orders to others in their community. This unique business model not only facilitates cost-effective and speedy deliveries but also fosters a sense of community and mutual support among users.

JoyRun's primary clients are college students who benefit from the flexible employment opportunities the platform provides. By acting as 'Runners,' students can earn money by delivering items to their peers, making it an attractive option for those looking to supplement their income while studying. The app also serves local businesses by driving more orders their way, thus supporting the local economy.

The company generates revenue through a combination of delivery fees and partnerships with local businesses. Users pay a fee for each delivery, which is shared between the Runner and JoyRun. Additionally, partner businesses may pay for premium placement within the app or for other promotional services.

JoyRun's market is primarily focused on densely populated areas with a high concentration of young, tech-savvy individuals who value convenience and community engagement. The platform's user-friendly interface and reward system make it appealing to this demographic, driving its rapid adoption and growth.

Keywords: community-driven, delivery app, college students, flexible employment, local businesses, rewards, cost-effective, mutual support, tech-savvy, Silicon Valley.

Company overview

JoyRun company information

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Status
Acquired
Founded
2014
Headquarters
Redwood City, United States
Employees
25
Open positions
None listed
Dealroom signal
66.8
Investment activity
1 companies · latest Mar 2017
Capital deployed
Preferred round
ACQUISITION
client focusb2csectorDeliverysectorSaaSsectorSocialsectorPeer-to-PeersectorCommunitysectorBrandingsectorSharing EconomysectorAppsectorPlatformindustryMarketing

Valuation & funding

JoyRun funding history

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
ACQUISITIONExit Nov 2020 $0 Walmart
SERIES CEquity / VC Mar 2018 $16M $63M Undisclosed
SEEDEquity / VC Mar 2017 $1.3M $5.2M Plug and Play · TriplePoint Capital · Morado Ventures · Tuesday Capital
SERIES AEquity / VC Mar 2017 $8.5M $34M Norwest Venture Partners · Plug and Play · Floodgate · Visionnaire Ventures
SEEDEquity / VC Oct 2014 $0 Norwest Venture Partners
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Financials

Workforce over time

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YearEmployees
2026 25
2025 25
2024 28
2023 32
2022 38
2021 49
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Growth signals

JoyRun website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for JoyRun is 370 monthly website visits, down 62.2% over the last three months. JoyRun's team grew 0% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits370 3-month web change-62.2% 1-year team growth0%
Monthly website visits86 observations · Oct 2017–Nov 2025
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Comparisons

JoyRun compared with similar companies

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Capital deployed

JoyRun investments and acquisitions

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Talent graph

JoyRun's talent

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Team profiled 16 named & role-tagged
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Key operators 1 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
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Investors

13 investors on JoyRun's cap table

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Seed 6 investors entered at this stage
Series A 2 investors entered at this stage
Floodgate
Ed Roman
Other known 5 additional known investors
Walmart
Catapult VC
Hack VC
Hack VC
Josh Goldman

Global footprint

Where JoyRun has talent and traffic

Workforce by country
1 countries with
team presence
🇺🇸 United States100%
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Market sentiment

What the market is saying about JoyRun

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