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JoyRun

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Community based delivery company

Redwood City, United StatesFounded 2014Marketing
Valuation $50–100M Last recorded · 2018
Headcount <100 Current team size
Total funding $10–50M Disclosed equity funding
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About JoyRun

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.

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At a glance

Status
Acquired
Founded
2014
Headquarters
Redwood City, United States
Employees
25
Open positions
None listed
Dealroom signal
66.8/100
Industry
Marketing
Sector
Marketing, Delivery, SaaS, Social, Peer-to-Peer, Community, Branding, Sharing Economy, App, Platform
Client focus
b2c
Investment activity
1 company, latest Mar 2017
Capital deployed
—
Preferred round
ACQUISITION

Funding history

5 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
ACQUISITION✓Exit Nov 2020 $0 — Walmart —
SERIES C✓Equity / VC Mar 2018 $16M $63M Undisclosed —
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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%
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Investments and acquisitions

Capital deployed

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Investors

13 investors on the cap table

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Seed6 investors entered at this stage

Series A2 investors entered at this stage

Other known investors5 additional known investors

Team profiled 16 named & role-tagged
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Key operators 1 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
Potential founders Hidden — book a demo likely future founders
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Global footprint

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

Posts on X, past 7 days

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