Climb is a company.
Climb has raised $11.0M across 1 funding round.
Key people at Climb.
Climb has raised $11.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Climb has raised $11.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Climb's investors include Founders Future, Hummingbird Ventures, Insignia Ventures Partners, ISAI, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Lionheart Ventures, MassMutual Ventures, Pear VC, Picus Capital, XAnge, Aaron Harris, Alexandre Prot.
Climb Capital is a commercial real estate investment firm headquartered in Pensacola, FL, specializing in the acquisition, modernization, and management of outdoor hospitality assets, particularly RV parks.[1][2] Founded and led by former military aviators, its mission is to generate exceptional investor returns by transforming underutilized properties into high-performing assets through strategic growth and operational excellence.[1] The firm's investment philosophy emphasizes value-add opportunities and established cash-flowing businesses in the RV sector, leveraging prior expertise in workforce housing to capitalize on this booming market; it has executed 11 full-cycle deals with millions in realized investor profits.[1][2]
Climb Capital impacts the real estate investment ecosystem by pioneering in RV parks—a high-yield, rapidly growing asset class—through vertical integration from sourcing to management, fostering strong relationships with investors, and prioritizing talent-driven execution.[2]
Climb Capital was founded by former military aviators Robert Preston (Co-Founder & CEO) and Jeremy Hans (Co-Founder), drawing on military-honed traits like grit, efficiency ("Work Smart, Work Fast"), and passion for challenges.[1] Over the past eight years (as of recent updates), the firm initially specialized in value-add workforce housing before pivoting in 2020 to outdoor hospitality, particularly RV parks, to seize untapped potential in a burgeoning industry.[1][2] This evolution reflects their decade of experience acquiring and managing multifamily apartments, positioning them as seasoned operators ready to lead in the next big real estate opportunity.[2]
While Climb Capital operates in real estate rather than tech, it rides the trend of experiential outdoor travel and glamping, fueled by post-pandemic demand for RV parks as a high-yield alternative to traditional hospitality amid rising interest in domestic, nature-based leisure.[1][2] Timing is ideal: the RV sector's rapid growth stems from market forces like remote work enabling longer stays, supply shortages of quality parks, and investor appetite for recession-resistant cash-flowing assets.[2] The firm influences the ecosystem by professionalizing RV investments—previously fragmented—through military-precision operations, drawing institutional capital and elevating standards for value-add plays in underserved outdoor hospitality.[1][6]
Climb Capital is poised to scale its RV park portfolio amid sustained outdoor recreation demand, potentially expanding into adjacent hospitality like glamping resorts or tech-enabled park management tools for efficiency.[1][2] Trends like climate-resilient travel, AI-driven property optimization, and institutional interest in alternative real estate will shape its path, amplifying returns as the sector matures.[2] Its influence may evolve from niche operator to category leader, delivering compounding value for investors while redefining modern outdoor hospitality—just as its aviator founders navigated uncharted skies to high ground.[1]
Key people at Climb.
Climb has raised $11.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $11.0M Series A in February 2022.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2022 | $11.0M Series A | Founders Future, Hummingbird Ventures, Insignia Ventures Partners, ISAI, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Lionheart Ventures, MassMutual Ventures, Pear VC, Picus Capital, XAnge, Aaron Harris, Alexandre Prot, Andreas Ehn, Didier Valet, Maxime Paradis, Pierpaolo Barbieri, Raphael Vullierme, Steve Anavi |
