Guidesly
Buffalo, US · 45 employees on LinkedIn · 6 known investors
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Damir Becirovicunlockedknows Taylor Lord · together at University of Southern California (overlapped)
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Guidesly is a mobile platform that connects outdoor adventurers with verified guides for activities including fishing, hunting, skiing, diving, and other outdoor experiences. The company provides tools for guides including booking management, client management, and business growth solutions.
Founders & leadership
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Taylor LordinCofounder, Head of ProductTaylor Lord is cofounder and Head of Product at Guidesly, a mobile platform connecting outdoor adventurers with verified guides. He previously worked as a marketing director in B2B and B2C sectors and holds a degree from the University of Southern California.
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David LordinFounder & CEO
Board
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John GordyBoard director
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Eileen ShapiroBoard director
Investors · 6
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$5.6M disclosed across 1 round · 2024
▶$5.6MraisedJan 2025 · 25 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$5.6MraisedJan 2025 · 25 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- John GordyDirector
- David LordExecutive Officer, Director
- Eileen ShapiroDirector
- Offering amount
- $9.5M
- Amount sold
- $5.6M
- First sale
- Dec 2024
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Competitors · 2
by search overlap
Captainexperiences11129 shared keywordsCaptain Experiences operates an online marketplace connecting outdoor enthusiasts with vetted fishing and hunting guides across North America. The company offers booking for guided outdoor trips backed by a US-based support team.
Fishbrain7727 shared keywordsFishbrain provides a map-based platform for anglers to discover fishing locations, view logged catches across millions of water bodies, and access predictive analytics about fishing conditions. The service offers layered mapping features including catch data filtering, depth maps, land designations, and real-time spot predictions.
Companies competing with Guidesly for the same Google search keywords, organic and paid, via search-intersection analysis.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Guidesly do?
- Guidesly is a mobile platform that connects outdoor adventurers with verified guides for activities including fishing, hunting, skiing, diving, and other outdoor experiences. The company provides tools for guides including booking management, client management, and business growth solutions.
- Who founded Guidesly?
- Guidesly was founded by Taylor Lord.
- Who are Guidesly's investors?
- Guidesly's investors include Bantam Group, Launchpad Venture Group, Aspen Capital Group, DERIVE VENTURES, Elysian Park Ventures, Half Court Ventures.
- How much funding has Guidesly raised?
- Guidesly has disclosed $5.6M raised across 1 round.
- Where is Guidesly headquartered?
- Guidesly is headquartered in Buffalo, US.