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Leisure Startups

Updated July 2026

Companies in the leisure sector developing innovative solutions and technologies.

Explore 154 recently funded leisure companies with verified founder contact information and fundraising data.

Total Companies
154
Total Funding
$115.6M
Avg Funding
$4.6M
Global Reach
8
countries

Top Cities for Leisure

Portland
Ultimo
Hong Kong
Leavenworth
Tokyo
London

Recently Funded Companies

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Portland, United States

Ore.-based experiential travel company,

$4.8M raised
Aug 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Ultimo, Australia

MadeComfy provides a platform to facilitate professional stakeholders of the short-term rental industry with a consumer facing brand.

$10.0M raised
May 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

The Sandbox is an online platform for game creators and players that allows creators to create monetizable online games.

May 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Leavenworth, United States

The Springs offers recreational facilities that specialize in outdoor spas.

$690K raised
Apr 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Tokyo, Japan

SmartRyde is a ground transportation company that offers airport transfers and booking services across the globe.

$3.4M raised
Apr 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

Beyonk is The Best Event Ticketing Software For Ease Of Use

$5.8M raised
Mar 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Boston, United States

Beeyonder is a virtual tour company that offers virtual travel experiences.

$653K raised
Mar 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Singapore, Singapore

Mystifly is a B2B application programming interface that provides ticketing, airline retailing, and post-ticketing services to end-consumers

$4.7M raised
Mar 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Stockholm, Sweden

Skipper is a meeting place for boats and boaters.

$7.5M raised
Feb 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Bethesda, United States

HWH International provides services in various lifestyle industries such as healthcare, wealth planning, leisure, travel, and more.

$1.8M raised
Jan 2025

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Chicago, United States

Out Of Office is a travel app for people to discover and share travel recommendations and restaurant with friends.

$1.3M raised
Jan 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Irvine, United States

BookingPal is a distribution platform for vacation rental properties, resorts, campgrounds, and park owners.

Dec 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

Easol is an online platform that develops event and experience software to market and sell bookings.

Dec 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

San Francisco, United States

Misterb&b is an operator of a property rental marketplace used to connect travelers and hosts in the LGBTQ community.

$20K raised
Jan 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Atlanta, United States

iAccess Innovations developed a lifestyle mobile application that allows users to rate and review the accessibility of a location they visit

$20K raised
Jan 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

Life House is a vertically integrated hotel software and management platform on the mission to make hotels operationally autonomous.

$60.0M raised
Dec 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Denver, United States

Kokopelli Outdoor is a manufacturer of rafts to make river travel and alpine lake fishing comfortable.

$1.0M raised
Dec 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

Luxury London boutique hotel in Belgravia, book direct for best rates - OFFICIAL WEBSITE

$11.9M raised
Dec 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

San Francisco, United States

An app that helps plan multi-city trips in a few clicks

Dec 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Helsingborg, Sweden

MOXSEA is a white-label SaaS platform designed specifically for boat clubs and boat-sharing businesses.

$250K raised
Dec 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Denver, United States

StraightLine provides personalized aviation and jet charter services and programs for individuals.

$500K raised
Dec 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

Bombas is a comfort-focused apparel brand with a mission to help those in need. One Purchased = One Donated.

Dec 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Denver, United States

Westin Hotels & Resorts is a hospitality company providing wellness programs.

Jan 2026

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Lublin, Poland

Hopsa is a travel planner that automatically builds personalized itinerarie so travelers don’t have to research or plan.

$1.0M raised
Jan 2025

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Dover, United States

Cloudhoods is an educational & social networking platform that supports women on mental well-being, parenting and professional growth.

$250K raised
Jan 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

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About the Leisure Startup Ecosystem

The leisure sector is an active area of startup innovation and venture capital investment. Companies in this space are developing new technologies, platforms, and services that address evolving market needs and create new business opportunities.

Funding Trends in Leisure

Leisure companies raise capital across various funding stages, from early seed rounds to late-stage growth financing. Investor interest in this sector is driven by the size of the addressable market, the pace of technology adoption, and the potential for scalable business models.

Growth Outlook

The leisure sector is expected to continue evolving as technology advances, market dynamics shift, and new opportunities emerge. Companies that demonstrate strong product-market fit, efficient growth, and clear competitive advantages are well-positioned to attract continued investment.

Leisure Funding Breakdown

Here is how funding is distributed among the 154 leisure companies tracked in the VCBacked database.

Average Funding
$4.6M
Total Funding Tracked
$115.6M
Countries Represented
8

Distribution by Funding Stage

Other25 companies

Top Cities for Leisure

1.London
3 companies$17.7M
2.Denver
3 companies$1.5M
3.San Francisco
2 companies$20K
4.New York
2 companies$60.0M
5.Portland
1 companies$4.8M

Related Industries

Companies in the leisure sector often overlap with or complement businesses in adjacent industries. Exploring related verticals can help you discover additional companies, identify partnership opportunities, and understand the broader competitive landscape.

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