LandTrust is a marketplace that connects outdoor enthusiasts with over 1,000,000 acres of private land across 40 states for activities like hunting, fishing, and camping. By facilitating direct bookings with landowners, it eliminates the need for costly leases and simplifies access to exclusive outdoor experiences.
Funding
$9.8M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Outdoor enthusiasts often face challenges in finding accessible and affordable land for recreational activities like hunting, fishing, and camping. Traditional methods, such as long-term leases or seeking permission from individual landowners, can be costly, time-consuming, and unreliable. This limits opportunities for individuals and families to enjoy outdoor experiences on private land.
Solution
LandTrust provides a marketplace that directly connects outdoor enthusiasts with landowners, offering a streamlined platform to book private land for various recreational activities. By eliminating the need for intermediaries and long-term commitments, LandTrust simplifies access to exclusive outdoor experiences. The platform enables users to search for properties based on species, state, or activity, and book access on a daily or short-term basis. Landowners can list their properties for free, set their own prices, and manage bookings through the platform, creating a mutually beneficial arrangement for both parties.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes hunters, anglers, campers, and other outdoor enthusiasts seeking convenient and affordable access to private land, as well as landowners looking to generate income by leasing their property for recreational use.
Features
- Searchable database of private land listings across multiple states, categorized by activity and species.
- Direct booking and payment processing between landowners and outdoor enthusiasts.
- Landowner profiles with property updates, photos, and contact information.
- LandTrust+ subscription service providing early access to new properties, landowner updates, draw protection, and VIP discounts.
- Mobile-responsive platform accessible on desktop and mobile devices.
- Integration of hunting unit maps for specific states to aid in property selection.