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Outdoors Startups

Updated July 2026

Outdoor-industry startups across apparel, gear, camping, hiking, hunting, and outdoor-recreation software — selling to consumers, guides, retailers, and outfitters.

Explore 100 recently funded outdoors companies with verified founder contact information and fundraising data.

Total Companies
100
Total Funding
$196.1M
Avg Funding
$7.8M
Global Reach
7
countries

Top Cities for Outdoors

Boulder
Salt Lake City
Tigard
Anoka
White Plains
Lège

Recently Funded Companies

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Boulder, United States

Kaya Climb is a climber’s app designed to connect users with gym and local climbing community and find and share beta.

Sep 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Salt Lake City, United States

Cotopaxi is an outdoor brand with a humanitarian mission at its core.

$6.1M raised
Sep 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Tigard, United States

Studson is a protective head gear manufacturing company that offers vented and non-vented helmets for outdoor sports.

$2.5M raised
Sep 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Anoka, United States

Revelyst is a collective of makers who design and manufacture performance gear and precision technologies.

$150.0M raised
Sep 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

White Plains, United States

Superstar Racing Experience is a back-to-basics racing series set to re-ignite the passion of motorsports fan.

$8.0M raised
Sep 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Lège, France

Akewatu offers a wide collection of sporting goods such as surfboard, skateboard, clothing and related accessories.

$775K raised
Sep 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Griffin, United States

Regline Outdoors is a mobile application that provides hunting laws and regulations.

$500K raised
Sep 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Southfield, United States

Electric Outdoors is an energy tech company that offers off-grid EV camping tools powered by sustainable energy sources.

$1.3M raised
Sep 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Kings Park, United States

Sportime Pickleball is a company that is focused on operating indoor and outdoor pickleball activities.

$2.0M raised
Aug 2025

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Bordeaux, France

Yescapa is a platform that makes it simple and secure to rent motorhomes, vans, and converted vans between individuals.

$7.6M raised
Aug 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Vimbu is a Mobile & Web platform allowing you to book sport lessons directly with instructors.

$400K raised
Aug 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Newark, United States

The leader App to build an ecosystem focused on the trail running vertical by offering smart-personalized coaching, community and more...

$135K raised
Aug 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Richmond, United Kingdom

Vivida is an outdoor lifestyle clothing brand that builds eco-conscious products for water, adventure & lifestyle.

Aug 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Barcelona, Spain

Barcelona based emerging travel gear company, on a mission to change the way we travel

Jul 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

San Ramon, United States

Pathloom is the first all-in-one app designed to help hikers, campers, and outdoor recreation users more easily plan their outdoor trips.

$500K raised
Jul 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Toronto, Canada

Pro Angler Fishing App brings GPS hot spots, pro reports, regulations, weather and tide data, fish ID, and more.

$289K raised
Jul 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Stettlen, Switzerland

HYLL organizes outdoor activities.

$1.3M raised
Jul 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

San Diego, United States

Beachly Brands provides DTC brands rooted in beach and outdoor lifestlyes.

Jul 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Lincoln, United Kingdom

Wildpoint is a marketplace platform empowering private landowners to utilise spare land and gardens as unique camping & outdoor stays.

$368K raised
Jul 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Bordeaux, France

Rematch is a video editing application that allows users to edit, record, and share videos and highlights of the game.

$3.5M raised
Jun 2026

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Minneapolis, United States

HLRBO is an online hunting network that connects landowners and hunters.

$2.5M raised
Jun 2026

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Austin, United States

Spot Insurance features injury insurance designed to protect against unexpected medical expenses.

$8.0M raised
Jun 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Centennial, United States

SnoBahn is an indoor ski and snowboard center that offers an effective and affordable way to learn or advance ski or snowboard techniques.

Jun 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Denver, United States

Bluebird Backcountry is a ski area designed for learning and adventure.

$20K raised
May 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Innerleithen, United Kingdom

FINDRA. Fashion led, performance driven, bike wear and outdoor apparel specifically for women.

$383K raised
May 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

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About the Outdoors Startup Ecosystem

The outdoors 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 Outdoors

Outdoors 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 outdoors 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.

Outdoors Funding Breakdown

Here is how funding is distributed among the 100 outdoors companies tracked in the VCBacked database.

Average Funding
$7.8M
Total Funding Tracked
$196.1M
Countries Represented
7

Distribution by Funding Stage

Other25 companies

Top Cities for Outdoors

1.Bordeaux
2 companies$11.1M
2.Boulder
1 companiesUndisclosed
3.Salt Lake City
1 companies$6.1M
4.Tigard
1 companies$2.5M
5.Anoka
1 companies$150.0M

Related Industries

Companies in the outdoors 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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