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Overview
Rec Technologies provides a cloud-based, mobile-first software platform for parks and recreation departments. The platform handles program registrations, facility reservations, class and event scheduling, and instructor management, with a resident-facing mobile interface. It includes AI-powered reporting and marketing tools to boost engagement, aiming to replace older paper-based and fragmented systems. By offering an end-to-end SaaS solution for municipal recreation, it helps staff operate more efficiently and increases participation while improving financial visibility.
About Rec Technologies
Industries
Data & Analytics
Government & Public Sector
Enterprise Software
AI & Machine Learning
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Series A
Total Funding
$11M
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
2023
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Indy Parks selected Rec in June 2026 for 800,000 residents.
- Midland expanded Rec in February 2026 from reservations into camps and memberships.
- USTA's August 2026 backing and 100-plus-city footprint accelerate sales credibility.
What critics are saying
- Public buyers pay higher prices than legacy vendors, pressuring renewals and expansion.
- Rec still lacks proven moat against incumbents Tyler Technologies and CivicPlus.
- Municipal procurement slowdowns or a failed flagship rollout could stall revenue growth.
What makes Rec Technologies unique
- Rec runs recreation bookings for 100+ U.S. cities as of September 2026.
- USTA Ventures invested August 2026, validating Rec's tennis-court discovery network.
- Rec integrates registrations, facilities, and coaches into one mobile-first public platform.
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Funding
Total Funding
$11M
Below
Industry Average
Funded Over
1 Rounds
Industry standards
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
↑ 27%1 year growth
↑ 27%2 year growth
↑ 27%USTA Ventures, the investment arm of the US Tennis Association, has made its fifth investment since 2023 in Rec, an AI-powered platform connecting users with local parks and recreation facilities for court rentals, lessons, and sports programmes. Financial terms were not disclosed. Rec, founded in 2022 by former Uber employees Birju Kadakia and Rachel Williams, now operates in over 30 states with approximately 40 employees. The platform has raised more than $20 million, including an $11 million Series A in 2025 led by Crosslink Capital. The company generates revenue through software licensing to facility operators—90% of which are public organisations—plus transaction fees. Its AI technology assists consumers in finding suitable activities and helps recreation operators manage bookings, cancellations, and permits across multiple sports.
/PRNewswire/ -- Rec, the recreation technology company modernizing how America plays, today announced it has raised $11 million Series A led by Crosslink...
This season marks the launch of the city's partnership with Rec Technologies, introducing a mobile-first online registration platform designed to make signing up more accessible and convenient.
Emeryville is thrilled to be partnering with Rec, a modern, user-friendly recreation hub.
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About Rec Technologies
Industries
Data & Analytics
Government & Public Sector
Enterprise Software
AI & Machine Learning
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Series A
Total Funding
$11M
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
2023
Rec Technologies is Hiring for 10 Jobs on Simplify!
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