Levy

What Levy does

Levy is a 2022-founded, privately-held startup that provides AI-powered back-office management for startups and growing companies. Its core platform, branded as Chore, combines dedicated fractional operations experts with AI automation to proactively handle HR, payroll, bookkeeping, compliance, and equity management functions that early-stage founders would otherwise staff internally. The platform is structured as a unified system with four service modules (Human Resources, Compliance, Finance, and Equity), AI features (Ollie AI Ops Co-Pilot and AI Classification), platform tools (Operations Dashboard, Best Practices & Checklists, and a Bookkeeping & Accounting tool), and solution tiers tailored to executive roles (Chief of Staff, CFO, Head of HR, and Founders).

The AI layer includes a conversational operations co-pilot that delivers 5-minute response times, proactive alerts, and execution of operational workflows, plus a document classification feature that automatically categorizes and sorts back-office paperwork. The offering is positioned against point-solution stacks (Gusto, Rippling, Carta) by combining fractional human operators ("Chiefs of Staff") with AI-driven execution — effectively outsourcing the driver of existing tools rather than replacing them. The company is headquartered in the US, supported 11–50 employees as of the latest data, and lists tier-1 backers on its website including Y Combinator, Antler, Techstars, Craft Ventures, Hustle Fund, Khosla Ventures, Village Global, and Bessemer Venture Partners.

The go-to-market is a B2B services-plus-software motion targeting seed-through-growth-stage startups, with the core value proposition framed as saving clients 500+ hours per year and avoiding the $90K+ cost and months-long ramp of hiring an in-house back-office team. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is positioned as quote-based against the labor cost of an internal operations hire.

Name

Levy

Legal name

Levy, Inc.

Website

https://levy.company

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Levy provides an AI-powered back-office management platform (Chore) combining fractional operations experts with AI automation to handle HR, payroll, bookkeeping, compliance, and equity for startups and growing companies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Venue Hospitality Management: Levy manages food, beverage and hospitality operations at sports venues, arenas, stadiums, and entertainment venues under long-term contractual agreements.
2. F&B Catering Contracts: Food and beverage catering contracts at convention centers and event venues, including ACC Liverpool.
3. Casino Resort Food & Beverage: Restaurant and bar operations at casino resorts, creating culinary programs for hospitality venues.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Levy operates Chore, an AI-powered back-office management platform that pairs dedicated fractional operations experts with AI automation to manage HR, payroll, bookkeeping, compliance, and equity for startups and growing companies. The platform is delivered as a unified subscription service with role-specific tiers (Chief of Staff, CFO, Head of HR, Founders) and is positioned as a faster, cheaper alternative to hiring in-house back-office staff.

Product overview

Chore is an AI-powered back-office management platform combining dedicated fractional operations experts with AI automation to handle HR, payroll, bookkeeping, compliance, and equity for startups. The platform operates as a unified system consisting of core service modules (Human Resources, Compliance, Finance, and Equity), AI-powered features (Ollie AI Ops Co-Pilot and AI Classification), and platform tools (Operations Dashboard and Best Practices & Checklists). The platform offers solution tiers (Chief of Staff, CFO, Head of HR, Founders) tailored to different executive roles, all orchestrated through the central Chore platform with AI + human operations support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Chore AI-powered back-office management platform combining dedicated fractional operations experts with AI to proactively handle HR, payroll, bookkeeping, compliance, and equity for startups and growing companies.
• Human Resources Services Comprehensive HR management including payroll processing, policies and benefits administration, and onboarding/offboarding operations for startups.
• Compliance Services Regulatory compliance management covering state registrations and filings, governance and record-keeping, and regulatory interactions.
• Finance Services Financial operations including accounts payable and receivable management, bookkeeping and accounting, and cash flow management.
• Equity Services Equity management including cap table management, equity grants and vesting administration, and investor audits.

Quantifiable outcome

• Partnership renewal with Notre Dame following competitive RFP process demonstrates established market position
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• The Jockey ClubflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 March 2026The Jockey Club announced a £100m deal that will enable rooftop hospitality at Cheltenham Festival. The strategic move aims to enhance the event experience and potentially increase revenue for racecourse upgrades.
• The iLUKA CollectivecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 March 2026Levy acquired The iLUKA Collective, a brand integration and event agency specializing in sporting events. The acquisition creates a combined entity for end-to-end sponsorship and hospitality services, combining Levy's UK venue portfolio with iLUKA's expertise at global events including the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics and 2026 FIFA World Cup.
• New 76ers-Flyers ArenacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 February 2026Levy secured a food services contract for the new 76ers-Flyers arena in Philadelphia, ending Aramark's previous engagement at the venue.
• Red Bull New YorkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 February 2026Levy announced a new hospitality partnership with Red Bull New York as part of major stadium upgrades at Sports Illustrated Stadium. The partnership is part of New Jersey's preparation to host eight FIFA World Cup matches including the Final at nearby MetLife Stadium.
• ACC LiverpoolcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 February 2026ACC Liverpool awarded a food and beverage (F&B) catering contract to Levy for convention center operations.
• University of Notre DamecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 February 2026Notre Dame renewed its hospitality partnership with Levy to continue managing food, beverage and hospitality operations at Notre Dame Stadium, Compton Family Ice Arena and Purcell Pavilion. The renewal includes expanded focus on regional vendor sourcing and sustainability initiatives including food waste reduction through Cultivate Food Rescue. Partnership began in 2016.
• Chicago FirecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 December 2025Levy was selected to manage food and beverage concessions at Chicago Fire's new $750 million soccer stadium scheduled to open in 2028.
• Bally's ChicagocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 October 2025Levy was named exclusive food and beverage partner for Bally's upcoming Chicago Casino Resort. Levy will oversee restaurant and bar operations, creating a culinary program that celebrates Chicago's food culture with diverse dining options and amenities.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pilot: Pilot provides outsourced bookkeeping, accounting, and CFO services to startups and SMBs. Most directly comparable to Chore's fractional operations + technology model and target customer base (VC-backed startups).
• Gusto: Gusto is a leading payroll, HR, and benefits platform built for SMBs and startups. Chore explicitly names Gusto as a tool it operates on top of, but also as a competitor it must differentiate from.
• Rippling: Rippling provides a unified platform for HR, payroll, IT, and finance for SMBs. Like Gusto, Chore lists Rippling as both an underlying tool and a primary competitive alternative for the same startup customer.
• Justworks: Justworks is a PEO providing payroll, benefits, HR, and compliance to SMBs. Directly comparable on the PEO-style outsourced HR/payroll/compliance delivery model Chore bundles into its service.
• Carta: Carta manages cap tables, equity administration, and 409A valuations for startups and investors. Chore explicitly names Carta as a tool it operates on top of and as a competitor in the equity management module of its stack.
• Deel: Deel provides global payroll, contractor management, and Employer of Record services. Comparable to Chore's payroll and HR administration offerings, particularly for startups hiring internationally.
• Bench: Bench provides outsourced bookkeeping and financial reporting for SMBs. Directly comparable to the bookkeeping/accounting module of Chore's Finance service line.

Emerging players

• BambooHR: BambooHR provides cloud-based HR information systems for SMBs. Adjacent platform that startups may use instead of or alongside Chore's HR/payroll outsourcing offering.

Broad incumbents

• ADP: ADP is the largest incumbent payroll and HR services provider. Sets the pricing and reliability benchmark Chore must beat on the payroll module and represents the broad-incumbent option for SMB back-office outsourcing.
• Paychex: Paychex is a large incumbent payroll, HR, and benefits outsourcing provider focused on SMBs. Represents the broad-incumbent alternative for the payroll + HR outsourcing segments of Chore's offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/LevyOperations
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/levy-operations

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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