Last updated 2026-07-26
- Raised $50M Series D led by GV, May 2021
- Raised $25M Series C led by Qumra Capital, Jul 2019
- Raised $10M Series B led by Aleph, May 2018
Total raised
$92.0M
Last: Undisclosed Round 2021-06
Stage
Series C
Founded
2011
Headcount
220
HQ
Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
Sector
Education & Knowledge Technologies
About
Simply (formerly JoyTunes) is a music education company that develops mobile applications for learning music and drawing. The company's top-grossing apps (Simply Piano, Simply Guitar, Simply Tune, Simply Sing, and Simply Draw) are building a global consumer subscription business for creative hobbies. Simply utilizes a proprietary, deep-learning recognition engine called MusicSense, which enables real-time detection of notes and rhythms, providing users with precise feedback. The company has over 1 million monthly downloads and hundreds of thousands of daily learners worldwide.
Funding history · 7 rounds · $92.0M total
2021-05
D Round
$50.0M
★ GVHearst VenturesQualcomm VenturesLa Maison Partners
2019-07
C Round
$25.0M
★ Qumra CapitalInsight PartnersLa Maison Partners
2018-05
B Round
$10.0M
★ Aleph★ Insight Partners★ Genesis Partners
2014-07
A Round
$5.0M
★ Aleph★ Formation 8★ Genesis Partners
2013-04
Seed
$1.5M
★ Eran Shir★ Zohar Gilon★ Dana Messina★ Kaedan Capital★ Genesis Partners★ Founder Collective
2011-12
Pre-Seed
$500K
★ Joe Lonsdale★ Roy Rodenstein★ Genesis Partners★ Founder Collective
2010-10
Grant
Undisclosed
Headcount over time
From 40 (2018-12) to 218 (2026-07) · +178 (+445%) · 33 points · source: Finder history + radar grounding
Q&A
- What is Simply's primary business?
- Simply, formerly JoyTunes, is a music education company that develops mobile applications for learning music and drawing. Their top-grossing apps include Simply Piano, Simply Guitar, Simply Tune, Simply Sing, and Simply Draw, building a global consumer subscription business for creative hobbies.
- What was Simply's most recent funding round?
- In June 2021, Simply raised $50,000,000 in a C Round. Lead investors included Google Ventures (GV) and Qualcomm Ventures.
- What was the total amount of funding Simply has raised to date?
- Simply has raised a total of $97,000,000 across all funding rounds.
- What is Simply's core technology?
- Simply utilizes a proprietary, deep-learning recognition engine called MusicSense, which enables real-time detection of notes and rhythms, providing users with precise feedback.
- What was a significant product launch for Simply in late 2024?
- In December 2024, Simply Piano launched on Apple Vision Pro, redefining the future of creative hobbies with its first augmented reality (AR) product.
- What recent compatibility announcement did Simply make regarding AI glasses?
- In April 2026, Simply announced compatibility with AI glasses from Meta for its market-leading apps like Simply Piano, Simply Guitar, Simply Sing, and Simply Draw.
- What was a notable partnership for Simply in 2023?
- In May 2023, Simply collaborated with Amazon to bring music learning to homes.
Team · 3
Yuval Kaminka
Founder · Co-founder & CEO
Yigal Kaminka
Founder · Co-founder & Content Director
Roey Izkovsky
Founder · Co-founder & CTO
Sectors & technology
Primary sector
Education & Knowledge Technologies
Sub-sectors
Education & Knowledge TechnologiesLearning/Self Learning ApplicationsMedia & Entertainment TechnologiesDigital Content Engagement & Entertainment
Technologies
Platforms & InterfacesMobile
Target customers
ConsumersRecreational & LifestyleMusiciansDemographics & FamilyChildrenParentsEducation
Business model
B2BB2C
Highlights
1 PatentsVerified
Tags
musicmobile-applicationse-learningteachersunicorn-2021self-learninggamesserious-gamesparentschildrenmusiciansedtechschools
Full data — links, identifiers, deals & radar signals (jobs, patents, research, more)
External links
| Website | hellosimply.com/ |
|---|---|
| linkedin.com/company/908804 | |
| X / Twitter | twitter.com/hellosimply |
| facebook.com/hellosimply | |
| YouTube | youtube.com/channel/UCI_OAlxWg5m7hOi_qM8Z_-A |
| instagram.com/simplypiano_by_joytunes | |
| Wikipedia | en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simply_(software_company) |
| Wikidata | wikidata.org/wiki/Q6296982 |
Identifiers & details
| Legal name | Simply Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Former names | JoyTunes |
| Founded | 2011 |
| Employees (exact) | 220 |
| Wikidata QID | Q6296982 |
Radar intelligence
Open jobs — ashby
| Total open | 6 |
|---|---|
| Remote | 1 |
| Title | Location | Department |
|---|---|---|
| Data Lead | ||
| Senior AI Research Engineer | ||
| Legal Counsel | ||
| Head of R&D, Piano | ||
| Financial Controller | ||
| Senior Product Designer |
Patents
| EPO | 148 |
|---|
Publications (Crossref)
| Works | 10 |
|---|
Web history (Wayback)
| Domain | hellosimply.com |
|---|
Wikidata
| QID | Q6296982 |
|---|
Certificate / subdomain footprint
| Subdomains | 30 |
|---|
Israeli Companies Registrar (רשם החברות / ICA)
| Registrar # (ח.פ.) | 514468875 |
|---|---|
| Status | פעילה |
| Corp type | ישראלית חברה פרטית |
| Incorporated | 2010-07-04 |
| Purpose | לעסוק בכל עיסוק חוקי |
| Liability | מוגבלת |
| In violation (unfiled) | no |
| Last annual report | 2026 |
| Active charges / liens | 1 |
| Registry events | 6 — charge (4), shares_capital (1), annual_report (1) |
| Registered address | איסרליש 22 תל אביב - יפו |
Recent registry events
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2026-04-30 | עדכון שעבוד |
| 2026-06-28 | רישום שעבוד |
| 2026-04-15 | סילוק שעבוד |
| 2025-08-14 | הקצאת מניות |
| 2026-04-14 | רישום שעבוד |
| 2026-01-05 | דו~ח שנתי-הסרת בעל תפקיד |