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Overview
Swimply matches pool owners with people who want to rent private pools by the hour. Owners list pools with location, amenities and hourly rates, while renters browse, book online, and the platform handles payments and support; the company earns a commission from each booking and also sells branded apparel. It differentiates itself by offering private, customizable pool spaces—often in urban areas where access is limited—instead of public facilities or standard vacation rentals. Its goal is to broaden access to private pools, provide a safe, convenient, and personalized leisure experience, and grow the marketplace by connecting owners with renters for on-demand pool use.
About Swimply
Industries
Consumer Software
Entertainment
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
Early VC
Total Funding
$51M
Headquarters
Los Angeles, California
Founded
2018
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Pickleball demand outpaces court supply; 300+ courts listed nationwide.
- Full-home rental diversification captures higher-margin bookings in Los Angeles.
- Summer pass program launched 2026 increases customer lifetime value.
What critics are saying
- Airbnb's home rental expansion directly threatens Swimply's new offering.
- NYC and LA short-term rental bans eliminate core markets.
- No funding since 2021 Series A; cash burn unsustainable long-term.
What makes Swimply unique
- Expanded beyond pools into courts, homes, and lessons since 2023.
- Commission-based model requires minimal capital versus traditional hospitality.
- Sutro partnership ensures water quality, differentiating from unvetted competitors.
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Funding
Total Funding
$51M
Above
Industry Average
Funded Over
3 Rounds
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
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↑ 2%The site Swimply.com is a hidden gem of pool rentals, courts, backyards and other convenient spaces by the hour.
According to Callow, Swimply is looking at plans to introduce its full-home rental offering to other markets beyond Los Angeles in the near future, as well as expanding its other core rental services into other domestic and international markets.
Swimply launched a "Good Neighbor" policy in 2020 that instructs hosts to coordinate with neighbors and allows neighbors to report hosts if they or their guests violate the platform's community rules.
How it works: Swimply, which launched as a pool-sharing platform, has expanded its Airbnb-like service to other backyard amenities, including pickleball courts.
Since October 2020, Swimply has raised $62.8 million in funding.
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About Swimply
Industries
Consumer Software
Entertainment
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
Early VC
Total Funding
$51M
Headquarters
Los Angeles, California
Founded
2018
There are no jobs for Swimply right now.
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