About Cheerly

Building a culture people actually love

We started Cheerly because appreciation should not be an annual event — it should be part of how teams work every single day.

2022

Founded

1,200+

Teams onboard

38

Countries reached

2.4M+

Shout-outs sent

Building a culture people actually love
Our story

It started with a simple frustration

Our founders spent years inside companies where "employee recognition" meant a plaque at the end-of-year party — while the people doing great work every week went unnoticed.

So we built the tool we wished we'd had: a place where saying thank you takes seconds, recognition is visible to the whole team, and it adds up to points, rewards, and a clearer picture of a healthy culture.

It started with a simple frustration
Since 2022
What we believe

The values behind the product

These are not posters on a wall — they are how we decide what to build next.

Recognition is a habit

We design for the everyday moment, not the annual event. Small, frequent appreciation compounds into real culture change.

Visible over private

Recognition works best when it's seen. Public shout-outs reinforce the behaviors your whole team should notice.

Peer-powered, not top-down

The best recognition doesn't come from a manager alone — it comes from anyone who sees great work happen.

Prove it, don't guess it

Culture is measurable. We help you see participation, trends, and impact clearly — not just feel good about it.

Trust is non-negotiable

Your team's data is never sold, never shared without consent, and always protected with the same care we'd want for our own.

Rewards should feel real

Points that go nowhere do not motivate anyone. We make sure recognition connects to rewards people actually want.

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