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Tentrr has raised $11.1M across 3 funding rounds.
Key people at Tentrr.
Tentrr has raised $11.1M in total across 3 funding rounds.
Tentrr operates an online platform that connects individuals seeking outdoor experiences with private landowners offering unique, curated campsites. The company provides a managed booking system where landowners list their properties, often featuring pre-pitched, fully equipped canvas tents and basic amenities, creating a comfortable glamping experience without the traditional complexities of camping. This model aims to expand access to private, often secluded, natural spaces for recreation.
The company was founded in 2015 by Michael D'Agostino, an entrepreneur with a background in investment banking and as a managing director at the NYSE. D'Agostino's core insight stemmed from recognizing the untapped potential of private land for recreational use, aiming to create a "shared economy" model for outdoor accommodations similar to how platforms have reshaped urban lodging.
Tentrr serves individuals and families who desire immersive nature experiences but prefer convenience over traditional rugged camping. Its customers value the ease of booking and the comfort of pre-set accommodations in diverse, often exclusive, locations. The company’s vision is to foster a deeper connection to nature by making unique, private outdoor spaces more accessible and enjoyable for a broader audience.
Tentrr has raised $11.1M across 3 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $8.0M Series A in April 2018.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11, 2018 | $8M Series A | West | — | Announced |
| Aug 8, 2016 | $1.1M Seed | Tribeca Venture Partners | — | Announced |
| Jan 1, 2016 | $2M Seed | — | Tribeca Venture Partners, Ellie Wheeler | Announced |
Key people at Tentrr.
Tentrr is a technology-enabled outdoor travel company that operates an online marketplace for pre-equipped, privately-owned campsites, often called the "Airbnb for camping."[1][2][3] It partners with landowners (CampKeepers) to offer hassle-free glamping experiences on secluded properties, providing tents, cots, chairs, grills, water, and toilets, while serving urban adventurers seeking nature without setup hassles.[1][3] Tentrr solves the pain points of traditional camping—gear ownership, setup, and site scarcity—by leveraging a sharing economy model, with growth fueled by expansion across the US Northeast and recognition as one of the four largest glamping brands.[3][6]
The platform empowers landowners to monetize underused land while delivering customized outdoor experiences like hiking, rafting, or farm-to-table meals, anchored by a tech booking system.[2][4] Headquartered in New York City with 11-50 employees, Tentrr blends software (e.g., Amazon CloudFront, S3) with physical setups to redistribute economics from legacy campgrounds to rural hosts.[2][3]
Founded in 2015 by Michael D’Agostino, Tentrr emerged from his transition from managing director of capital markets at the New York Stock Exchange to reimagining outdoor recreation.[1][3] D’Agostino spotted a gap in the sharing economy for rural camping, creating a platform that installs rustic yet comfortable setups on private lands to let campers "turn screens off" via technology.[3]
Early traction came from Northeast expansions, partnering with landowners for unique sites amid rising demand for immersive nature escapes.[3] A pivotal Series A round led by West Venture Partners, with Joanna Rees joining the board, accelerated growth by validating its consumer marketplace model and enabling nationwide scaling.[3] This evolution positioned Tentrr as a disruptor in travel and tourism, prioritizing landowner participation and consumer satisfaction.[1]
Tentrr rides the glamping and experiential travel boom, blending sharing economy tech with outdoor wellness trends post-pandemic, as consumers seek screen-free escapes from urban life.[1][3][6] Timing aligns with overtourism shifting demand to private, sustainable rural sites, redistributing $multi-billion campground industry wealth to individuals via peer-to-peer platforms.[1][3]
Market forces like Arizton's glamping market growth favor Tentrr's scale as a top-4 US player, influencing ecosystems by empowering rural hosts, promoting eco-tourism, and using software to democratize access—altering travel tech from urban-centric to nature-inclusive.[3][6] It exemplifies how tech reimagines legacy sectors, per HBS analysis on asset utilization.[1]
Tentrr's momentum—fueled by glamping dominance and gear e-commerce—positions it for national (and potentially global) expansion, deepening landowner networks and tech features like AI personalization.[1][3][5][6] Trends like climate-resilient travel, wellness retreats, and rural revitalization will shape its path, with potential for acquisitions or partnerships amplifying its marketplace.
As the "first tech company wanting screens off," Tentrr could redefine outdoor discovery, evolving from campsite pioneer to full-spectrum adventure platform, sustaining its edge in a nature-hungry world.[3]
Tentrr has raised $11.1M in total across 3 funding rounds.
Tentrr's investors include West, Tribeca Venture Partners, Ellie Wheeler.
