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.
Kaya Climb is a climber’s app designed to connect users with gym and local climbing community and find and share beta.
Cotopaxi is an outdoor brand with a humanitarian mission at its core.
Studson is a protective head gear manufacturing company that offers vented and non-vented helmets for outdoor sports.
Revelyst is a collective of makers who design and manufacture performance gear and precision technologies.
Superstar Racing Experience is a back-to-basics racing series set to re-ignite the passion of motorsports fan.
Akewatu offers a wide collection of sporting goods such as surfboard, skateboard, clothing and related accessories.
Regline Outdoors is a mobile application that provides hunting laws and regulations.
Electric Outdoors is an energy tech company that offers off-grid EV camping tools powered by sustainable energy sources.
Sportime Pickleball is a company that is focused on operating indoor and outdoor pickleball activities.
Yescapa is a platform that makes it simple and secure to rent motorhomes, vans, and converted vans between individuals.
Vimbu is a Mobile & Web platform allowing you to book sport lessons directly with instructors.
The leader App to build an ecosystem focused on the trail running vertical by offering smart-personalized coaching, community and more...
Vivida is an outdoor lifestyle clothing brand that builds eco-conscious products for water, adventure & lifestyle.
Barcelona based emerging travel gear company, on a mission to change the way we travel
Pathloom is the first all-in-one app designed to help hikers, campers, and outdoor recreation users more easily plan their outdoor trips.
Pro Angler Fishing App brings GPS hot spots, pro reports, regulations, weather and tide data, fish ID, and more.
Beachly Brands provides DTC brands rooted in beach and outdoor lifestlyes.
Wildpoint is a marketplace platform empowering private landowners to utilise spare land and gardens as unique camping & outdoor stays.
Rematch is a video editing application that allows users to edit, record, and share videos and highlights of the game.
HLRBO is an online hunting network that connects landowners and hunters.
Spot Insurance features injury insurance designed to protect against unexpected medical expenses.
SnoBahn is an indoor ski and snowboard center that offers an effective and affordable way to learn or advance ski or snowboard techniques.
Bluebird Backcountry is a ski area designed for learning and adventure.
FINDRA. Fashion led, performance driven, bike wear and outdoor apparel specifically for women.
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.
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.
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.
Here is how funding is distributed among the 100 outdoors companies tracked in the VCBacked database.
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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