Chicago-based HealthJoy, a healthcare guidance and engagement platform, has landed $12.5 million in venture funding.

HealthJoy intends to use the proceeds to increase its staff to 250 during the course of the next ten months.

U.S. Venture Partners led the Series B round of fundraising with participation from other backers including Epic Ventures, Chicago Ventures, Sidekick Ventures, and HealthJoy’s co-founders.

Previously, HealthJoy bagged $3 million in a Series A round.