Startup profile for Hipcamp: latest funding, latest known valuation, total disclosed funding, investors, status, sources, and why the company is interesting. Part of the Venture Capital Tracker startup directory.
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Hipcamp funding, valuation and investors

Marketplace unlocking private land for camping, glamping, and RV stays.

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Funding, valuation & investors

Answer-first snapshot

Latest funding

Series B

$25M · 2019

Latest known valuation

Not publicly disclosed

Total disclosed equity funding

$25M

Excludes debt, grants, acquisitions, secondaries, and IPO proceeds.

Current status

private

series b · San Francisco, California

Investors in latest funding

Lead: Andreessen Horowitz

Other: Benchmark

Sources: latest funding Last verified: 2026-07-25

Overview

Hipcamp is a marketplace that unlocks private land for camping, glamping, and RV stays — connecting landowners with outdoor travelers.

Why Hipcamp is interesting

Andrew Chen led and joined board; pairs landowner revenue with outdoor travel demand.

Product & use cases

Hipcamp is a marketplace unlocking private land for camping, glamping, and RV stays — connecting landowners with outdoor travelers.

  • Private land camping bookings
  • Landowner monetization of underused property
  • Glamping and RV site discovery

Key facts

  • Series B (2019): $25M led by a16z at $127M valuation; Benchmark among existing investors — TechCrunch
  • Andrew Chen (a16z) led the round and joined the board

Funding history (newest first)

Series B

2019 $25M

Source: https://techcrunch.com/2019/04/23/hipcamp-raises-25m/

Investors in our directory

Funds linked from Hipcamp's profile — open a fund page for stage focus and related deal articles.

Andreessen Horowitz Benchmark

Competitive landscape

Edge: Andrew Chen (a16z) led Series B and joined board — expands outdoor access beyond oversubscribed public campgrounds.

Public campgrounds are oversubscribed; Hipcamp monetizes private land. Supply-side landowner acquisition and insurance are key operational challenges.

  • Airbnb adjacent

    Some outdoor stays; Hipcamp camping-specific.

  • Recreation.gov incumbent

    Public campground booking; oversubscribed.

  • The Dyrt direct

    Camping discovery app; Hipcamp adds private land marketplace.

Notable stories

  • Andrew Chen led $25M Series B at $127M valuation and joined board (TechCrunch, 2019).
  • Founded 2013 — marketplace for private land outdoor stays.

Industries

Consumer Marketplaces

Related funding articles

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FAQs about Hipcamp

Practical answers founders, operators, and investors typically search for.

Marketplace where private landowners list campsites, glamping spots, and RV sites for travelers.
a16z (/fund/andreessen-horowitz) led 2019 Series B ($25M). Benchmark (/fund/benchmark) among existing investors.
Hipcamp is camping/outdoor-specific; Airbnb broader accommodation.
Series B — $25M in 2019 at reported $127M valuation.
Alyssa Ravasio founded Hipcamp in 2013.
Public campgrounds oversubscribed — Hipcamp unlocks private land for outdoor access.
Marketplace fees on bookings between landowners and campers.
No — remains private.
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