Geocaching

Geocaching

GPS-based outdoor scavenger-hunt platform

Overview

Geocaching is a global platform for an outdoor treasure-hunting game. It runs the Geocaching app and uses GPS-enabled devices to let players search for hidden containers called geocaches. These caches are placed by geocachers and logged online after being found. The system works by showing a map of nearby caches, clues, and logs, so players can navigate to coordinates, search for the container, sign the log, and sometimes trade items. Geocaching has millions of caches across more than 190 countries, making it one of the largest community-led outdoor exploration networks. What sets Geocaching apart is its large, user-generated catalog of hidden containers and a strong global community that relies on collaboration, sharing clues, and maintaining cache sites over many years. The company’s goal is to inspire outdoor adventure, exploration, and community through this ongoing global game.

About Geocaching

Simplify's Rating
Why Geocaching is rated
C+
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated C on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Consumer Software

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Seattle, Washington

Founded

2000

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Smithsonian GeoTours earn Outreach Achievement Awards for education.
  • Business Development drives partnerships for brand awareness growth.
  • Ecuador regional souvenir launched August 18, 2021 boosts engagement.

What critics are saying

  • Pokémon GO's 100M+ users cannibalize traditional geocaching market.
  • Competitors like Cachly offer free offline mapping, eroding share.
  • Garmin acquisition paywalls features, alienates 15M free users by 2028.

What makes Geocaching unique

  • Geocaching partners with Smithsonian for unique Adventures since 2021.
  • GeoTours create themed self-guided tours at historic sites worldwide.
  • HQ Visitor Center offers exclusive GCK25B geocache and souvenirs.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short and long-term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Sabbatical Leave

Wellness Program

Gym Membership

Remote Work Options

Hybrid Work Options

Company Equity

Stock Options

Mental Health Support

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend

Adoption Assistance

Childcare Support

Elder Care Support

Meal Benefits

Commuter Benefits

On-site Parking

Professional Development Budget

Conference Attendance Budget

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Certification Support

Mentorship Program

Employee Discounts

Employee Social Events

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support

Adoption Assistance

Relocation Assistance

Pet Insurance

Bereavement Leave

Parental Leave

Meal Benefits

Legal Services

Company News

Geocaching
Sep 4th, 2023
Explore with Adventures from the Smithsonian

In 2021, Geocaching HQ partnered with the Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C. to create a series of Adventures highlighting the experiences the institution offers in the heart of the United States' capital city.

Seneca County Tourism
May 31st, 2023
Seneca County to Launch Slice of Seneca County Pizza and Geocaching Trail

Destination Seneca County has again partnered with Geocachers Anonymous, a group of geocaching enthusiasts in Northwest Ohio, to launch the Slice of Seneca County Geocaching Trail.

Google
Dec 31st, 2022
Victorian Cache of the Year Awards 2023

Geocaching Victoria is proud to announce the Victorian Cache of the Year Awards Program for 2023.

GeekWire
Aug 19th, 2022
No Hiding From Its Popularity: At 20, Geocaching Still Seeks To Turn Players On To Worldwide Game

Geek Life: Fun stories, memes, humor and other random items at the intersection of tech, science, business and culture. SEE MORE. Geocaching co-founder and CEO Bryan Roth in the Fremont neighborhood of Seattle where the company is based. (GeekWire File Photo)

Geocaching
Aug 18th, 2021
Geocaching launched country/regional souvenir for Ecuador on Aug 18th 21'.

Today, Geocaching released a new country/regional souvenir for Ecuador!

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