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Acquired by Digi International Inc. August 2025 · $148.5M (~$145.5M cash (initial press release); SEC 10-K states finalized ~$148.5M cash) · source ↗

Jolt is a SmartSense Solution that provides IoT-enabled digital employee empowerment tools including digital checklists, self-training modules, and real-time communication platforms designed for multi-site operations management in industries like food service and healthcare.

Enterprise SoftwareFoodTechFuture of WorkHealthtechHR TechIoTSaaS

Founders & leadership

CLCJ Lewis
CJ LewisCo-founder & COOHe began his career in restaurant operations and has held roles spanning development, sales, and customer success at Jolt since its founding in 2012.

Investors · 7

Multiplier Capitallisted by Multiplier CapitalWashington
Octopus Ventureslisted by Octopus VenturesLondon · $130K – $1.3M

How we know: techcrunch.com · octopusventures.com · Not right? Tell us

Acequia Capital (AceCap)reportedSeattle · $100K – $5M

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Balderton CapitalreportedLondon · $5M – $50M

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Also in the syndicate · 2

Hillsven CapitalHillsven Capital LLC

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

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Frequently asked questions

What does Jolt do?
Jolt is a SmartSense Solution that provides IoT-enabled digital employee empowerment tools including digital checklists, self-training modules, and real-time communication platforms designed for multi-site operations management in industries like food service and healthcare.
Who founded Jolt?
Jolt was founded by CJ Lewis.
Who are Jolt's investors?
Jolt's investors include Album VC, Multiplier Capital, Octopus Ventures, Acequia Capital (AceCap), Balderton Capital.