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CANYONLANDS
FUND
Invest in the Outdoors
WHAT WE DO
We love the great outdoors
and building great businesses.
Our Vision is to foster moments of purpose and achievement, cultivate lifelong bonds, and conserve the great outdoors.
Our Mission is to invest in and support the growth of a portfolio of the best businesses operating in Adventure Travel, Outdoor Recreation, and Youth Activities.
OUR APPROACH
We invest in businesses with at least $10 million in revenue or a bottom line of at least $2 million
We make majority investments in small businesses and work with the current team to accelerate growth. Our deal structures are flexible to the business's needs - whether it's planning for retirement or solving liquidity needs. We work with existing management teams on sales, marketing, and pricing as well as on back-office operational and technical efficiency. We want to help our partners do what they do best: provide amazing experiences for their clients.
In each vertical, we invest in platform businesses exceeding $10 million revenue and will add on smaller businesses that offer a strategic fit. If you own or operate a small business in Adventure Travel, Outdoor Recreation, or Youth Activities and you're looking for a strategic investment, reach out to us to learn more. You can fill out the contact form at the bottom of our site.
OUR TEAM
Connor McCarthy
Connor grew up in Alabama, fishing and sea kayaking off his grandfather's pier and picking blackberries for cobbler. He's a former small business CEO. Connor's favorite outdoor adventures include Ironman Coeur d'Alene, rafting the Grand Canyon on the Colorado River, and cycling in the Alps.
Education
University of Georgia, BA
Stanford, MBA
Work Experience
McKinsey, business analyst
Google, strategy
Beneco, CEO
Caroline was raised to see the world by her adventurous parents. She's an experienced operator, having led service delivery at a >$150 million revenue business. Caroline's favorite outdoor adventures include hiking Everest Base Camp, fly fishing the Snake River, and trekking the Camino de Santiago.
Education
UPenn, BA
Stanford, MBA
Harvard, MPA
Work Experience
Google, sales
Acumen, VP Ops
Moab was adopted into the Canyonlands Family after proving himself a worthy adventure partner in Zion National Park. He's now been to 6 national parks altogether, and Acadia is his favorite for the nightlife in Bar Harbor. Mo's favorite outdoor adventures include chasing squirrels, eating sticks, and the zoomies!
Education
PetSmart Puppy School
Work Experience
"Guard" dog
Caroline Matthews
Moab
ETHICALLY OPERATED
We uphold the highest ethical standards and seek partners that share our values.
ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE
We see ourselves as stewards of the environment. Our future relies on well- preserved and maintained cultural experiences and natural environments.
SUPPORTING
SMALL
BUSINESS
We promote and invest in local communities. This includes providing fair wages, engaging local businesses, and investing in workforce development.
PROMOTING MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING
We believe that getting out of one's comfort zone lends itself to developing new perspective.
We're committed to working with businesses that are
OUR VALUES
CONTACT US
PARTNERS [at] CANYONLANDSFUND [dot] COM
PO BOX 380383 | BROOKLYN, NY 11238