Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
Denver, United States
Countries of investment
- United States
- Canada
- United Kingdom
Investment stages
- Pre-Seed
- Seed
Industries
- Healthcare
- Sustainability
About
Outside VC is a specialized venture capital firm that invests in and supports early-stage companies within the outdoor industry. Their mission is to back founders who are building innovative products and platforms that encourage outdoor and active lifestyles.
Outside VC is a specialized venture capital firm that invests in and supports early-stage companies within the outdoor industry. Their mission is to back founders who are building innovative products and platforms that encourage outdoor and active lifestyles.
Investment Thesis
Outside VC is a venture capital firm exclusively focused on the outdoor industry. They invest in early-stage companies across consumer products, marketplaces, and technology that inspire people to get outside and be active. Their founder-first approach provides not just capital, but also a community of industry veterans and deep expertise to help founders scale their businesses in the outdoor market.
Manager's Experience
The General Partners, Matt Browne and Henry sorrows, bring experience from top-tier venture firms, having previously served as Partners at Initialized Capital and Founders Fund, respectively. Both were early employees and product leaders at major tech companies, with Matt at Google (Search, Ads, Android) and Henry at Facebook (News Feed, Photos, Messenger). Their backgrounds combine deep operational expertise in building globally-scaled products with significant venture investment track records.
Outside Venture Capital Contacts Information
Primary contact
Team
Henry Manice - Managing Partner
Ty A. Danco - Managing Partner
Ryan Scott - Venture Partner
Gordon Seabury - Venture Partner
Ben Anderson - Venture Partner
Chris H. - Venture Partner
Portfolio
AllTrails
Cairn
Dometic
evo
FatMap
Hipcamp
onX
Outdoorly
Rad Power Bikes
Strava
The Dyrt
Tonal
Turo
Understory
Wheelhouse