# Holly (Holly)

> AI-native platform modernizing public-sector hiring with job classification, compensation planning and streamlined agency workflows.

## Facts
- **Website:** https://www.hollygov.com
- **Headquarters:** New York, New York, United States
- **Country:** United States
- **Founded:** 2023
- **Founder:** Cherie Chung, Brendan Hellweg
- **Categories:** AI Recruiting & Sourcing, Applicant Tracking System

## Overview
Holly is an AI-powered govtech platform that modernizes government hiring through AI-driven job design, compensation planning and workforce analysis to help public-sector agencies hire faster. Founded in 2023 by Cherie Chung and Brendan Hellweg (who met at Harvard), it raised a $2.2M pre-seed round in 2025 led by J2 Ventures.

## Leadership
- Cherie Chung — co-founder ([profile](https://www.dhrmap.com/people/cherie-chung))
- Brendan Hellweg — co-founder ([profile](https://www.dhrmap.com/people/brendan-hellweg))

## Sources
- [Holly — official website](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6a1ca3685ed8b6d6e2bc39ee/6a1ca3685ed8b6d6e2bc3ae7_holly-logo-dark%20(1).png) — official
- [Simplify — Holly](https://simplify.jobs/c/Holly) — secondary
- [https://www.vcbacked.co/company/holly](https://www.vcbacked.co/company/holly) — secondary

## FAQ
**What does Holly do?**

AI-native platform modernizing public-sector hiring with job classification, compensation planning and streamlined agency workflows.

**Where is Holly headquartered?**

Holly is headquartered in New York, New York, United States.

**When was Holly founded?**

Holly was founded in 2023.

**Who founded Holly?**

Holly was founded by Cherie Chung, Brendan Hellweg.

**What kind of HR technology is Holly?**

Holly is categorized under AI Recruiting & Sourcing, Applicant Tracking System on DHRMap.

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