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Recreation Startups

Updated July 2026

Companies in the recreation sector developing innovative solutions and technologies.

Explore 112 recently funded recreation companies with verified founder contact information and fundraising data.

Total Companies
112
Total Funding
$130.9M
Avg Funding
$5.2M
Global Reach
4
countries

Top Cities for Recreation

Tumwater
Cambridge
Paris
Detroit
Leander
Indianapolis

Recently Funded Companies

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Tumwater, United States

SENDY is an online marketplace and Gear Hub that lets users Buy, Sell and Rent Adventure Sports equipment anywhere in North America.

$50K raised
Mar 2025

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Cambridge, United States

Elevate Youth Development offers a range of activities, including physical development, life skills training, and mentoring opportunities.

$15.0M raised
Jan 2025

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Paris, France

Rewake is a refurbishing company that offers laboratories with reconditioned equipment and instruments at half the price of new.

$412K raised
Jan 2025

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Detroit, United States

Leading the electric revolution of recreational vehicles to allow people to get closer to nature without harming it.

$3.5M raised
Oct 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Leander, United States

Pelotero is a player intelligence platform that integrates data, coaching skills to assist coaches provide individualized development.

$3.0M raised
Jul 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Indianapolis, United States

Google-passing, dealer website performance, local SEO dominance, Ai-enhanced inventory & rich analytics -- all in one.

$1.5M raised
May 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Brooklyn, United States

Sofive is a new generation soccer centers' operator bringing to the US the new way to play soccer: 5-a-side football.

$29.8M raised
Apr 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

The Hague, The Netherlands

Human behaviour analytics powered by Radar & AI

$163K raised
Feb 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Paris, France

DouzePointCinq is an internet company that offers a rental parking space for scooters, bicycles, and motorcycles.

$3.7M raised
Oct 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

North Bend, United States

LOGE Camps provides community building and recreational services.

$16.0M raised
Sep 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Austin, United States

Recess Pickleball is a lifestyle pickle ball brand that encourages all types and levels of play.

$925K raised
May 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Augusta, United States

North Lake Supply is an adult-use cannabis cultivation and manufacturing applicant.

$1.2M raised
Apr 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

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

San Francisco, United States

Lightship is an all-electric RV manufacturer, designer, and a producer of an aerodynamic, battery-powered trailer for the electric age.

$26.6M raised
Dec 2025

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Somersworth, United States

New England Sports Hub is a 135,000 sq ft climate controlled air dome for all tournaments and events

$3.2M raised
Dec 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Seattle, United States

Route Line is an end-to-end adventure company that provides access to beautifully outfitted, premium RVs, and Adventure vehicles.

$1.5M raised
Dec 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Columbus, United States

PKLYN offers pickleball club.

$2.8M raised
Dec 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Oakland, United States

Pickle Athletics is a pickleball-focused social club that brings together sport, wellness, and community.

$345K raised
Jan 2025

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Charleston, United States

The Pickle Bar is a restaurant, retail and recreation concept that combines the sport of pickleball with restaurant and sports bar.

$565K raised
Jan 2026

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Valencia, United States

Hitch Hotel Inc. manufactures an expandable compact trailer that transforms into a 7-foot camper, designed for vehicles with a hitch.

$335K raised
Dec 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Jamestown, United States

Bison World is a travel and tourism facility that offers a bison themed cultural and entertainment park.

$250K raised
Dec 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Chicago, United States

Mystery Tackle Box is a retail company that deals with fishing products at affordable prices.

$9.3M raised
Dec 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

Athstat builds and operates SCRUMMY - the next gen Rugby Fan Engagement platform including DFS, Schools Rugby and Athlete insights

$150K raised
Dec 2025

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Carpiquet, France

NeoXperiences develops technological solutions that bring audiences together around fun and interactive experiences.

$4.2M raised
Jan 2026

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

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About the Recreation Startup Ecosystem

The recreation 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 Recreation

Recreation 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 recreation 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.

Recreation Funding Breakdown

Here is how funding is distributed among the 112 recreation companies tracked in the VCBacked database.

Average Funding
$5.2M
Total Funding Tracked
$130.9M
Countries Represented
4

Distribution by Funding Stage

Other25 companies

Top Cities for Recreation

1.Paris
2 companies$4.1M
2.Tumwater
1 companies$50K
3.Cambridge
1 companies$15.0M
4.Detroit
1 companies$3.5M
5.Leander
1 companies$3.0M

Related Industries

Companies in the recreation 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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