Guidesly
Buffalo, US · 2 known investors
Guidesly is a booking platform connecting anglers with fishing charter captains and guided fishing trips. It operates as an online marketplace for outdoor fishing experiences.
MarketplacesSports TechTravel & Hospitality
Founders & leadership
DL
David LordPresident
Board
JG
John GordyBoard director
ES
Eileen ShapiroBoard director
Investors · 2
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 overlapCaptainexperiences11129 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 is a mobile app for anglers that provides catch location data, depth charts, AI-powered fishing spot prediction, weather intel, bait recommendations, and local fishing regulations. It also offers a digital logbook with species recognition and social networking features within the fishing community.
Companies competing with Guidesly for the same Google search keywords, organic and paid, via search-intersection analysis.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Guidesly do?
- Guidesly is a booking platform connecting anglers with fishing charter captains and guided fishing trips. It operates as an online marketplace for outdoor fishing experiences.
- Who are Guidesly's investors?
- Guidesly's investors include Bantam Group, Launchpad Venture Group.
- 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.

