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About Hipcamp
Industries
Consumer Goods
Entertainment
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Series C
Total Funding
$97.5M
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
2013
Overview
Hipcamp provides a platform for booking unique camping experiences, connecting campers with over 300,000 campgrounds, including traditional tent sites, RV parks, and glamping options like cabins and treehouses. Campers can search, book, and review these sites, while landowners can list their properties on the platform. Hipcamp operates on a marketplace model, generating revenue through service fees charged to both hosts and campers for each booking. This approach allows Hipcamp to cater to a diverse clientele, including solo travelers, families, and pet owners, while aligning its interests with both sides of the transaction. The company's goal is to enhance outdoor recreation and travel experiences by making unique camping options accessible to everyone.
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Growing interest in eco-friendly travel boosts demand for Hipcamp's sustainable camping options.
- The rise of remote work increases demand for 'workation' destinations with reliable internet.
- Popularity of van life and RV travel expands Hipcamp's market for RV-friendly sites.
What critics are saying
- Increased competition from startups with innovative outdoor recreation solutions.
- Potential regulatory challenges from partnerships with non-permitted parks and campgrounds.
- Integration challenges from the BookOutdoors acquisition may affect service quality.
What makes Hipcamp unique
- Hipcamp offers unique camping experiences on private and public lands.
- The platform supports land conservation by creating revenue streams for landowners.
- Hipcamp's partnerships enhance its offerings, like the Subaru EV-ready road trips.
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Funding
Total Funding
$97.5M
Meets
Industry Average
Funded Over
4 Rounds
Benchmark
Andreessen HorowitzIndustry standards
Benefits
Medical, dental, & vision insurance
Stock options
Monthly wellness stipend
$1k in Hipcash
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
↓ -1%1 year growth
↑ 0%2 year growth
↓ -3%SAN FRANCISCO - Today Hipcamp, a leading app to discover and book campsites, announced the appointment of Erik Blachford to its Board of Directors.
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Hipcamp buys BookOutdoors to expand offering: Read on for more information at our ShortTermRentalz website.
Hipcamp, an online marketplace for camping trips, has acquired BookOutdoors, a booking site for RV parks, cabins, campgrounds and glamping resorts.
From golf to fishing to pickleball, outdoor sports and recreation saw a boom during the pandemic. But unlike some pandemic-driven trends (virtual conferences, Zoom happy hours), the interest in outdoor activities has stuck.By the end of 2023, outdoor participation grew to a record 175.8 million people, or 57% of all Americans aged 6 and older, according to the Outdoor Industry Association.But the influx of interest exposed the lack of innovation in many parts of this industry. From over-the-phone bookings to cash payments to a gear market dominated by legacy brands, the outdoor recreation category was full of opportunity for entrepreneurs.In the past couple of years, entrepreneurs have built SaaS software for hunting and fishing guides. Founders have developed AI-powered companies that find and book golf tee times. Kevin Durant invested in a startup that helps people locate pickleball courts. And the list goes on.VCs, meanwhile, have been interested as well
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About Hipcamp
Industries
Consumer Goods
Entertainment
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Series C
Total Funding
$97.5M
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
2013
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