Guidesly

Guidesly is an American technology company and online marketplace for booking guided outdoor trips. Built by outdoor enthusiasts and led by founder and CEO David Lord, the company describes itself as a product-driven business dedicated to solving the unique needs of guides in the outdoor recreation space. Its platform lets travelers search, compare, and book fishing charters, hunting trips, scuba diving, snorkeling, sunset cruises, boating, canoeing, jet skiing, kayaking, paddleboarding, rafting, sailing, cage diving, pontoon boating, ski lessons, snow tubing, skiing, cross-country skiing, off-roading tours, horseback riding, and other guided experiences. The core of Guidesly's offering is its fishing charter marketplace. The homepage highlights trending fishing charters, local fishing guides in top destinations from Cape Cod to South Florida, the Gulf Coast to the Washington Coast, and curated destination pages such as Largemouth Bass Paradise Florida and Fishing For Legends Texas. Destination pages, such as the Gulf of Mexico page, list available charters with operator details, guest capacity, trip duration, starting prices, and availability. Guidesly positions itself as eliminating the frustration of endless searching and scattered reviews by using one-of-a-kind technology and AI-driven solutions to match adventurers with top-tier guides. For guides, Guidesly provides booking, client management, and business growth tools. The company states that it empowers guides with seamless booking and business solutions so they can thrive in the outdoors. Its stated mission is to make outdoor experiences more accessible and enjoyable for all, and it emphasizes an inclusive workplace culture. Guidesly operates primarily in the United States, with destination coverage spanning major fishing and outdoor regions. The company is privately held. Its leadership team includes David Lord (Founder & CEO), Taylor Lord (Cofounder, Head of Product), Kanykanty Shiva Prasad (Head of Technology), and Sean Fagan (Head of Sales).

Guidesly was founded as a product-driven technology company focused on the outdoor recreation industry. The company was built by people who love the outdoors, with the goal of connecting adventurers with expert guides through innovative solutions. Its founding team includes David Lord as Founder and CEO and Taylor Lord as Cofounder and Head of Product. From its early days, Guidesly concentrated on solving the fragmented and time-consuming process of finding and booking outdoor guides. The company identified that finding the perfect guide or the right spot to cast a line was a hassle, and that reviews were scattered across the internet. Guidesly set out to transform the industry with one-of-a-kind technology and AI-driven solutions, eliminating the frustration of endless searching. The platform initially gained traction in fishing charters, a large and highly fragmented market in the United States. Guidesly built destination pages for major fishing regions, including the Gulf of Mexico, Cape Cod, South Florida, the Gulf Coast, and the Washington Coast, listing charter operators with details such as years of experience, specialties, guest capacity, trip duration, and starting prices. The homepage features trending fishing charters and just-booked trips, creating a sense of live marketplace activity. Over time, Guidesly expanded its catalog beyond fishing to include hunting, scuba diving, snorkeling, sunset cruises, boating, canoeing, jet skiing, kayaking, paddleboarding, rafting, sailing, cage diving, pontoon boating, ski lessons, snow tubing, skiing, cross-country skiing, off-roading tours, horseback riding, and other guided experiences. This broadened its addressable market from anglers to outdoor adventurers more generally. For guides, Guidesly developed business tools that include seamless booking, client management, and business growth solutions. The company describes itself as dedicated to solving the unique needs of guides in the outdoor recreation space, helping them thrive in the outdoors. As of the available evidence, Guidesly operates primarily in the United States and is privately held. Its leadership team includes David Lord (Founder & CEO), Taylor Lord (Cofounder, Head of Product), Kanykanty Shiva Prasad (Head of Technology), and Sean Fagan (Head of Sales). The company continues to promote its mission of making outdoor experiences more accessible and enjoyable for all.

Guidesly positions itself as a technology-driven marketplace that connects outdoor adventurers with expert guides, using AI to simplify discovery and booking while providing guides with business growth tools.

• Fishing charter booking

  Marketplace for booking guided fishing trips across U.S. destinations.

• Guide business tools

  Booking, client management, and business growth solutions for outdoor guides.

• AI-driven trip matching

  Technology that matches adventurers with top-tier guides and experiences.

• 2022.01.25

  Reported2022.01.25

  Guidesly closes $4 million seed funding round[5]Guidesly完成400万美元种子轮融资prnewswire.com

  Guidesly said it had recently closed a seed funding round, raising $4 million from more than 30 investors. The investment was led by Stevenson Family Investment Limited Partnership, with Greycroft Partners and Elysian Park Ventures among the new institutional investors.

• 2021.01.27

  Reported2021.01.27

  Guidesly closes pre-seed funding round[6]Guidesly完成种子前融资prweb.com

  Guidesly announced that it had closed its pre-seed funding round. The release identifies DRIVE by DraftKings, Seedfunders, Howard H. Stevenson and Boston-area angel investors as investors.

• 2020.11.12

  Reported2020.11.12

  DRIVE by DraftKings adds four startups to its investment portfolio[7]DRIVE by DraftKings将四家初创公司纳入投资组合prnewswire.com

  DRIVE by DraftKings announced four new portfolio companies: Guidesly, Cardless, PickUp and Warriors International (WIN).

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1. 1Book the Best Fishing Charters & Fishing Guides at Guideslyguidesly.com
2. 2About Guidesly | Guideslyguidesly.com
3. 3Top Rated Fishing Charters in Gulf of Mexico | Best 2026 Pricesguidesly.com
4. 4Guidesly - Wikidatawikidata.org
5. 5Guidesly完成400万美元种子轮融资prnewswire.com
6. 6Guidesly完成种子前融资prweb.com
7. 7DRIVE by DraftKings将四家初创公司纳入投资组合prnewswire.com