Name

Dryvebox

Legal name

Dryvebox, Inc.

Website

https://dryvebox.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mobile Golf Entertainment Services

NAICS

Recreational Goods Rental (532284), Truck, Utility Trailer, and RV (Recreational Vehicle) Rental and Leasing (53212)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990), Services-Equipment Rental & Leasing, Nec (7359)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Simulators, Nets & Practice Equipment Retail (CRAMAGAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Recreational Vehicle (RV) & Powersports Leasing (FSAKANAG)

Keywords

• Mobile golf simulators
• Experiential event rentals
• Brand activation experiences
• Golf entertainment services
• Mobile sports entertainment

Headquarters

HQ city

San Francisco

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Event Bookings: Mobile golf simulator rentals for parties, corporate events, brand activations, and conferences. Premium hourly rates of $350-$500/hr for Dryvebox's patented climate-controlled trailers with full staffing, setup, teardown, clubs, balls, and insurance bundled.
2. Franchise Revenue: Franchise fee of $34,000 plus ongoing royalty of 6% of gross monthly sales and 2% brand fund contribution. Franchisees operate independently with support from Dryvebox headquarters.
3. Trailer and Pod Sales/Leasing: Sale and leasing of Dryvebox mobile golf simulator trailers and pods. Initial investment ranges from $142K to $386K including franchise fee and startup costs.
4. Memberships and Coaching: Individual memberships with recurring revenue for regular access to simulators. Certified instructor lessons available for personalized golf coaching.
5. Crowdfunding: Crowdfunding campaign on Republic platform raised $447,172 from 505 investors on February 24, 2022 for patented mobile golf simulators.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Dryvebox rents patented, climate-controlled mobile golf simulators powered by tour-grade TrackMan technology to any customer location for parties, corporate events, brand activations, and tournaments. Each booking is a turnkey experience that bundles setup, teardown, professional staffing, premium OEM clubs, balls, and $5M umbrella insurance. The company also licenses its platform to franchisees and sells/leases its trailers and indoor pods, with access to 400+ world-class virtual courses included.

Product overview

Dryvebox offers a portfolio of mobile golf simulator experiences built around three core form factors: the patented Premium Mobile Trailer (40-foot climate-controlled trailer with TrackMan technology), the Indoor Enclosure (pop-up setup for indoor venues), and Puttr (AI-powered putting mat for short game). The company operates primarily as a rental and event service, with franchise opportunities for entrepreneurs to operate their own Dryvebox units. Supporting services include trailer/pod leasing and sales, golf lounges with Club Champion fittings, and branded corporate activations. The platform is powered by tour-grade technology including TrackMan, Foresight Sports, and Full Swing Golf launch monitors, with access to 400+ world-class courses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dryvebox Premium Mobile Trailer Rental Patented, climate-controlled 15'(W) x 40'(L) x 13.5'(H) mobile golf simulator trailer powered by TrackMan, featuring 400+ courses, a party deck, music, televisions, premium OEM clubs, and all equipment included. Sets up in 15 minutes at any customer location, priced at $350–$500/hr or $2,500–$5,000/day for parties, corporate events, brand activations, and tournaments.
• Indoor Pop-Up Enclosure Rental 13'(W) x 15'+(L) x 10'(H) indoor pop-up golf simulator enclosure powered by TrackMan or Foresight Sports, with 400+ courses included. Sets up in under 90 minutes and fits intimate indoor venues, conferences, and trade show booths, with full setup/teardown, staffing, clubs, and balls bundled.
• Puttr Short Game Simulator 4'(W) x 16'(L) AI-powered putting mat that tracks real-time stats and analysis for short game practice. Sets up in 10 minutes and brings gamified putting challenges to every Dryvebox event. All clubs, balls, and equipment are provided.
• Dryvebox Franchise Program Franchise opportunity for entrepreneurs to own and operate a Dryvebox mobile golf simulator business in a designated territory. Franchise fee starts at $34,000 with total initial investment of $142K–$386K; ongoing royalty is 6% of gross monthly sales plus 2% brand fund. Franchisees receive the patented mobile trailer, indoor pop-up options, training, marketing support, and access to TrackMan technology.
• Trailer Leasing & Sales Purchase or lease option for Dryvebox's patented mobile golf simulator trailers, allowing operators to own the equipment directly without a franchise agreement.
• Pod (Indoor Enclosure) Leasing & Sales Purchase or lease option for Dryvebox indoor pod/enclosure units designed for permanent or semi-permanent indoor golf simulator installations.
• Golf Lounges & Club Fittings Year-round indoor golf lounge experiences using cutting-edge TrackMan simulators, including a partnership with Club Champion that provides professional club fitting services using 65,000+ club combinations and TrackMan data. Operated at permanent locations such as Lancaster, CA and Tulare, CA, with the Club Champion mobile studio launching October 2025 at Streamsong Golf Resort.
• Corporate Event Services Turnkey corporate event solutions including client appreciation events, team-building activities, happy hours, and annual parties, with professional setup, staffing, and branded activations delivered to the customer's venue.
• Brand Activation Services Custom-branded mobile golf experiences for product launches, pop-ups, and sponsorship moments, featuring full vinyl wrap customization, sponsor placements, and lead capture capabilities for brand campaigns.
• Tournament Activation Services Golf tournament activation services including closest-to-pin contests, longest drive competitions, and full tournament management delivered through the mobile simulator platform at PGA Tour, LPGA, and charity events.
• Golf Simulator Rental (Hourly Booking) Hourly rental of the Dryvebox mobile golf simulator experience for parties, events, and gatherings, with all equipment, trained staff, setup, and teardown included.

Quantifiable outcome

• Fleet more than doubled in 2024 with 16 new Boxes opened
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and major.

• TGL presented by SoFiflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 October 2024Official mobile golf simulator partner of TGL presented by SoFi, the team golf league backed by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy. Dryvebox provides custom-branded trailers for LA Golf Club, Boston Common Golf, The Bay Golf Club, and Atlanta Drive, parked outside SoFi Center for every match.
• TopgolfflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-branded Topgolf experiences on the road powered by Topgolf Swing Suite and Toptracer. Mobile activations for Honda, Acura, Cash App, and Malbon campaigns at festivals, tournaments, race weekends, and conventions across the country.
• Club ChampionflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirst-ever mobile Club Champion fitting studio opened October 2025 at Streamsong Golf Resort as Club Champion's 152nd worldwide location. Every fitting led by Club Champion Master Fitter with 65,000+ club combinations and TrackMan data.
• GenesisflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerLong-term partnership with Genesis for activations at the Genesis Invitational. Third consecutive year setting up at the 14th Lounge with closest-to-the-pin challenges and branded hospitality experiences.
• Full Swing GolfcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with Full Swing Golf to outfit Dryvebox with Full Swing Pro 2.0 simulators and Full Swing KIT Studio launch monitors. Full Swing is also an Official Partner of TGL and provides technology for TGL's SoFi Center.
• TrackMancoreTechnology or IntegrationTrackMan is the core launch monitor technology used in all Dryvebox simulators. Same sub-millimeter ball and club tracking technology used on the PGA TOUR.
• Foresight SportscoreTechnology or IntegrationForesight Sports launch monitors integrated into Dryvebox simulators alongside TrackMan for additional tracking and game options.
• PGA of AmericamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with PGA HOPE program to bring golf experiences to veterans. Dryvebox appeared at PGA HOPE Secretary's Cup in Louisville and the 2024 PGA Show, supported by EP Golf Ventures investment.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Topgolf: Topgolf is the dominant golf entertainment venue operator with hundreds of physical locations globally. It is comparable to Dryvebox as a co-branded activation partner (Dryvebox runs Topgolf Swing Suite/Toptracer-powered mobile tours for Honda, Acura, Malbon) and as the broader incumbent whose footprint and brand set the ceiling on golf-based experiential entertainment pricing.
• GOLFZON: GOLFZON is one of the largest indoor golf simulator manufacturers and venue operators worldwide, with thousands of simulator bays. It overlaps with Dryvebox's simulator-based business and is a potential competitor for indoor pop-up contracts and a potential technology or licensing partner for global expansion.
• Big Shots Golf: Big Shots Golf is a multi-venue golf entertainment operator combining Toptracer bays, food, and event programming. It is comparable to Dryvebox as a competing golf entertainment format targeting families, parties, and corporate events, and represents the brick-and-mortar leisure alternative that anchors regional demand for mobile simulators.

Direct peers

• Five Iron Golf: Five Iron Golf is a rapidly expanding chain of indoor golf simulator lounges and bars in major US cities. It competes directly with Dryvebox for the same corporate events, parties, and casual golfer audiences, and represents the indoor-lounge model that Dryvebox's Lancaster and Tulare lounges and indoor pop-up enclosures also target.
• X-Golf: X-Golf operates indoor golf simulator venues with food, beverage, and league programming across multiple US markets. It targets the same casual-to-enthusiast golfer demographic as Dryvebox for parties, corporate outings, and league play, making it one of the closest direct competitors for indoor, simulator-led golf entertainment.

Emerging players

• Club Champion: Club Champion is a national club fitting and retail brand that partnered with Dryvebox to launch the first-ever mobile Club Champion fitting studio at Streamsong. As a partner-and-adjacent competitor, it illustrates the convergence of mobile golf simulators with high-end fitting retail and represents both a distribution channel and an alternative consumer-facing golf experience.

Others

• TrackMan: TrackMan is the Danish launch-monitor company whose tour-grade technology is integrated into every Dryvebox premium trailer. As a critical technology supplier and a strategic enabler of Dryvebox's accuracy claims, TrackMan is an ecosystem peer whose product roadmap and pricing directly shape Dryvebox's unit economics and brand promise.
• Foresight Sports: Foresight Sports is a launch monitor and simulator technology provider used in Dryvebox's indoor pop-up enclosures alongside TrackMan. It is comparable as an alternate technology stack that Dryvebox offers clients and represents the supplier-side economics that determine whether Dryvebox can flex between hardware ecosystems.
• Full Swing Golf: Full Swing Golf manufactures simulators and launch monitors and is both a Dryvebox technology partner (Full Swing Pro 2.0 and KIT Studio units) and a partner in the TGL SoFi Center installation. It is comparable as a launch-monitor/simulator peer whose competitive moves in mobile or pop-up formats could either complement or threaten Dryvebox's offering.
• PGA of America: PGA of America, via its investment partnership EP Golf Ventures, is both an investor and strategic partner to Dryvebox (PGA HOPE, PGA Show, instructor ecosystem). It is comparable as a governing body that legitimizes Dryvebox's positioning, enables access to Class A instructors and PGA-member channels, and shapes how mobile simulators are integrated into professional golf events.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors5 records

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M&A

Investments

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