Boostly

Boostly

Direct-booking WordPress sites with PMS integration

Overview

Boostly helps short-term rental and hospitality owners grow direct bookings and reduce OTA reliance. It designs custom WordPress websites for vacation rentals that sync with PMS to update listings, availability, and rates, enabling direct bookings. The one-time setup fee plus monthly subscription includes access to the Boostly Academy with marketing, SEO, and social media training, plus community and coaching. Its approach combines practical tech with ongoing coaching and education to empower hosts to control their booking channels and build sustainable direct-booking businesses.

YC Company
Significant Headcount Growth

About Boostly

Simplify's Rating
Why Boostly is rated
C+
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Consulting

Consumer Software

Enterprise Software

Education

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$29.4M

Headquarters

Provo, Utah

Founded

2017

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What believers are saying

  • Boostly raised $22M Series A in 2025, funding faster product and sales expansion.
  • PeakSpan’s 2026 partnership page still lists Boostly as active, signaling investor conviction.
  • The 2026 site touts 98% open rates and $15 returned per $1 spent.

What critics are saying

  • Klaviyo, Toast, and owner-built automations compress Boostly’s pricing power by 2027.
  • SMS consent, TCPA enforcement, and carrier filtering can crush deliverability and trigger fines.
  • Two Boostly brands confuse buyers; the wrong company name weakens recruiting and search visibility.

What makes Boostly unique

  • PeakSpan called Boostly a restaurant growth platform, not generic SMS software.
  • Patent-pending gamified texting and weekly ROI reporting differentiate against bulk-message competitors.
  • Y Combinator, PeakSpan, Trestle Partners, and Singularity Capital validate the category.

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Funding

Total Funding

$29.4M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

4 Rounds

Notable Investors:
Series A funding typically happens when a startup has a product and some customers, and now needs funding to scale. This money is usually used to grow the team, expand marketing, and improve the product. Venture capital firms are frequently the main investors here.
Series A Funding Comparison
Above Average

Industry standards

$15M
$8.2M
Discord
$15M
Canva
$22M
Boostly
$30M
Kalshi

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Gym Membership

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

5%

2 year growth

8%
MarTech Series
Feb 10th, 2025
Boostly Secures $22M to Accelerate Growth as Leading Provider of Restaurant Marketing Automation Software

Boostly, the leading provider of automated SMS marketing and feedback solutions for restaurants, has raised $22 million in growth capital, led by PeakSpan Capital with participation from existing investors Y Combinator, Trestle Partners, and Singularity Capital.

Utah Business
Aug 16th, 2024
Boostly raises $5.6M in seed funding

Boostly, a marketing platform for restaurants, has raised $5.6 million in seed funding led by Trestle Partners, with participation from Relish Works, Singularity Capital, and Y Combinator. The investment aims to enhance Boostly's ability to leverage customer data to drive orders and revenue. Boostly has facilitated over $50 million in restaurant sales since its inception, with clients reporting significant revenue increases. The platform uses SMS marketing to engage customers effectively.

Pulse 2.0
Aug 12th, 2024
Boostly: Restaurant Marketing Platform Company Secures $5.6 Million (Seed)

Boostly, a marketing platform for restaurants, announced it has raised $5.6 million in seed funding, led by Trestle Partners and with participation from Relish Works, Singularity Capital, and Y Combinator.

FinSMEs
Aug 6th, 2024
Boostly Raises $5.6M in Seed Funding

Boostly, a Lehi, UT-based provider of a marketing platform for restaurants, raised $5.6M in Seed funding.

TechBuzz News
Aug 6th, 2024
Boostly Raises $5.6M Seed Funding

Boostly, a marketing platform for restaurants, raised $5.6 million in seed funding led by Trestle Partners, with participation from Relish Works, Singularity Capital, and Y Combinator. The funds will be used to expand Boostly's team, enhance its platform, and increase market presence. Boostly has facilitated over $50 million in restaurant sales to date, demonstrating its effectiveness in driving revenue and customer engagement through its automated CRM and SMS marketing platform.

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