Summary

The Dyrt is a consumer subscription software for camping, and the largest source of information for campgrounds throughout the United States.

Background

The content on The Dyrt is user-generated as campers post photos, videos and reviews about campgrounds in the US. This content draws in 25 million platform visits per year. Campers can also book campsites on The Dyrt, which is commission-free for campground owners. The Dyrt PRO, a premium service that costs $36 annually, allows campers to access PRO maps that show free camping on public lands, download maps for offline use, and plan camping road trips with discounts.

Why Cashmere Fund Invested

• Strong Community Engagement as a Market Leader: The Dyrt is a market leader for campground bookings with over 25 million annual platform visits, 1.2 million registered users, and over 928K monthly active users. The Dyrt has successfully built a community flywheel that generates valuable insights and user generated content.
• Founder Market Fit: Co-founders Kevin Long and Sarah Smith not only have extensive experience in marketing and operations but also have a deep passion for the outdoors themselves. The founders actually ran the startup from a camper van as they travelled across the United States for months in 2021. Further, they’ve recruited an impressive team to support them in continued growth with backgrounds from companies such as Strava, REI, Outside, and Rumble alongside investment from Elevate Capital, Realization Capital, and TechNexus Venture Collaborative.

Other Active Investors

Elevate Capital, Portland Seed Fund, TechNexus Venture Collaborative