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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
Valuation & funding
JoyRun funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACQUISITION✓Exit | Nov 2020 | $0 | — | Walmart | — |
| SERIES C✓Equity / VC | Mar 2018 | $16M | $63M | Undisclosed | — |
| SEED✓Equity / VC | Mar 2017 | $1.3M | $5.2M | Plug and Play · TriplePoint Capital · Morado Ventures · Tuesday Capital | — |
| SERIES A✓Equity / VC | Mar 2017 | $8.5M | $34M | Norwest Venture Partners · Plug and Play · Floodgate · Visionnaire Ventures | — |
| SEED✓Equity / VC | Oct 2014 | $0 | — | Norwest Venture Partners | — |
Financials
Workforce over time
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| Year | Employees |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 25 |
| 2025 | 25 |
| 2024 | 28 |
| 2023 | 32 |
| 2022 | 38 |
| 2021 | 49 |
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.
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Capital deployed
JoyRun investments and acquisitions
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JoyRun's talent
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Investors
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Global footprint
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