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BOTE

Manufactures and sells SUP boards online

Overview

Company Does Not Provide H-1B Sponsorship

BOTE Board designs and sells stand up paddle boards (SUPs) and paddle gear for outdoor water sports enthusiasts. They offer inflatable and solid SUPs, kayaks, docks, and a range of accessories such as coolers and protective gear. The products are sold primarily direct-to-consumer through BOTE's website, with a network of dealers for in-person sales. Their boards incorporate Aero and Gatorshell technologies to enhance durability and usability. The company focuses on performance and style, aiming to deliver high-quality gear that stands out in both function and appearance, while also building a community through lifestyle content, podcasts, and ambassador programs.

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About BOTE

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Why BOTE is rated
C+
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

HardwareIndustrial & ManufacturingDesignConsumer Goods

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Miramar Beach, FL

Founded

2008

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What believers are saying

  • PRADCO Outdoor Brands acquired Kent Outdoors on October 1, 2026, adding fresh capital.
  • BOTE launched the Mule Series on May 15, 2026, expanding into YETI territory.
  • BOTE’s site listed 179 products in October 2026, showing broad active assortment.

What critics are saying

  • BOTE faces Twitch and iRocker patent fights, with cases active through 2026.
  • Trademark opposition files in January 2026 signal brand defensibility pressure around HD, Fischer, and Backbay.
  • Copycat premium gear erodes BOTE’s moat; redesigns or injunctions would hit 2027 revenue.

What makes BOTE unique

  • MAGNEPOD and Aero systems make BOTE’s boards, chairs, and coolers feel like one ecosystem.
  • BOTE sells premium watercraft plus lifestyle gear, not just paddle boards.
  • Direct-to-consumer sales and immersive retail stores support higher-margin brand storytelling.

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Benefits

  • Performance Bonus

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

23%

1 year growth

23%

2 year growth

23%
SGB Media
Sep 26th, 2023
Bote Opens Sixth Florida Retail Store

Bote opened its newest retail store in Jacksonville, FL's Riverside area, designed to "create an immersive experience where locals and visitors can get out on the water."

BOTE
May 24th, 2023
Breeze Anniversary: Aero vs. Gatorshell | BOTE

BOTE took cues from the success of both the Breeze Aero sizes and created the Breeze Gatorshell 11′6″, which was launched on July 5, 2022.

BOTE
May 2nd, 2022
Bote, LLC launches Hangout Suite: a collection of seven new badass products

Bote, LLC is proud to introduce the all-new Hangout Suite: a collection of seven new badass products (eight if you count both configurations of the Hangout Couch) that will revolutionize the way you and your friends hang out on the water.

Yahoo Finance
Jan 24th, 2022
Kent Watersports is Now Kent Outdoors, Signaling the Company’s Expanded Focus on a Growing Portfolio of Outdoor Brands

SEATTLE, January 19, 2022--Kent Watersports is Now Kent Outdoors. Announces Acquisition of BOTE and Kona Bikes.

BOTE
Jan 24th, 2022
Boteboard launches lineup of inflatable kayaks, each offering a suite of unique features

And in just a few short years, Boteboard has developed a lineup of inflatable kayaks, each offering a suite of unique features that cater to that lifestyle.

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