What Bungee America does

Bungee America, Inc. is a privately held, founder-operated adventure experience company founded in 1989 by Dr. Ron Jones, and is the oldest commercial bungee jumping operator in the United States. The company runs the only state-licensed bungee jumping operation in California (License #C-19879), operating from the historic Bridge to Nowhere in the San Gabriel Mountains, 20 miles north of Azusa. Consumers reach the site via a 5-mile hike through Angeles National Forest, and the business runs weekend jumps year-round plus midweek reservations for groups meeting a $1,000 minimum.

The company generates revenue through multiple streams. The consumer business sells tiered jump packages ($150 single, $180-$240 multi-jump, $350 overnight campout), spectator fees ($20), and gift certificates. A separate Hollywood Stunt Division provides bungee stunt coordination for film, television, and commercial productions, with 100+ credits and 6 world records. Bungee America also manufactures and sells proprietary safety equipment, including the Thundercord braided multiple-cord bungee system (the only one in the world with 3x stretch and built-in redundancy) and the OSHA-certified portable Bungee Arch tower, to other operators. An international consulting arm has trained 26 bungee sites across Korea, Japan, China, Russia, South Africa, and the USA, offering turn-key site setup and operational training.

The business is built on founder expertise, regulatory exclusivity, and proprietary physical safety technology rather than software or recurring subscriptions. Distribution is entirely direct-to-consumer via a proprietary online reservation platform. Customers include individual thrill-seekers, group celebrations (bachelor parties, birthdays, corporate retreats), entertainment industry clients (Disney, MTV, Nickelodeon, NASA, major automotive brands), and international bungee operators. The company claims 250,000+ jumps completed since 1989 and a 37-year impeccable safety record.

Name

Bungee America

Legal name

Bungee America, Inc.

Website

https://bungeeamerica.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bungee America is a privately held, founder-operated commercial bungee jumping company operating since 1989 from the historic Bridge to Nowhere in the California San Gabriel Mountains. It serves individual thrill-seekers, group celebrations, Hollywood productions, and international bungee operators via direct-to-consumer packages, stunt coordination, equipment manufacturing, and consulting.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adventure Tourism and Bungee Jumping Experiences

NAICS

Amusement and Theme Parks (71311)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Bungee Jumping & Swing/Rappel Experience Operators (THAAAKAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bungee Jumping Experiences (Bridge, Crane, Platform) (THAAAMAB), Human Slingshot & Reverse Bungee Attractions (THAAAMAC), Extreme Sports Training, Certification & Coaching (Skydiving/Bungee Safety Courses) (THAAAMAJ)

Keywords

• Bungee jumping experiences
• Adventure tourism services
• Stunt coordination services
• Safety equipment manufacturing
• Bungee operator training

Headquarters

HQ city

Azusa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Bungee Jump Packages: Per-person jump packages sold to individual consumers. Packages include varying numbers of jumps (1-5), with free souvenirs (t-shirts) included with multi-jump packages. Additional jumps available at $50 each. This is the primary revenue driver.
2. Spectator Fees: $20 per spectator fee for non-jumping companions, granting access to water filtration, sun canopy, bathrooms and other bridge facilities.
3. Gift Certificates: Pre-paid gift certificates sold for any jump package, delivered via email with reservation instructions.
4. Hollywood Stunt Services: Professional bungee stunt coordination services for film, television, and commercial productions. Includes world record stunts and coordination with celebrity talent.
5. Equipment Manufacturing & Sales: Manufactures and sells Thundercord bungee cords, waist/chest/ankle harnesses, and related equipment to other bungee operators.
6. International Consulting & Training: World-renowned bungee consulting and site training services. Has trained 26 bungee sites worldwide including Korea, Japan, China, Russia, South Africa and USA. Provides turn-key site setup and operational training.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bungee America sells guided bungee jumping experiences at the historic Bridge to Nowhere in the San Gabriel Mountains of California, offering tiered jump packages (Single $150, 2-Jump Deluxe $180, 3-Jump Supreme $210, 4-Jump Extreme $240, Overnight Campout $350) plus spectator fees and gift certificates. Beyond consumer jumps, the company provides Hollywood stunt coordination for film and TV productions, manufactures and sells proprietary Thundercord bungee cords and harnesses to other operators, and offers international consulting and turn-key site training to bungee operators worldwide.

Product overview

Bungee America is the oldest bungee jumping company in the United States, founded in 1989, offering a comprehensive portfolio of adventure and professional services centered around bungee jumping from the historic Bridge to Nowhere in San Gabriel Mountains, California. The core product offering includes tiered jump packages (Single, Deluxe, Supreme, Extreme, and Campout packages) ranging from $150-$350 per person, with six distinct jump styles (Classic and Advanced). Beyond consumer bungee experiences, the company operates a Hollywood Stunt Division providing professional bungee coordination for film and television productions, manufactures proprietary Thundercord bungee equipment including harnesses, and offers international consulting and site training services. The company also operates portable Bungee Arch towers (140 feet, OSHA-certified) for event deployments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bungee Jumping Packages Tiered guided bungee jumping experiences from the historic Bridge to Nowhere for individuals and small groups, available weekends year-round with weekday availability above a $1,000 minimum.
• Overnight Campout & Night Jumps Package

Quantifiable outcome

• Quarter Million Bungee Jumps since 1989
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered notable client.

• Walt Disneynotable clientOthersBungee America has performed bungee stunts for Disney productions including Disney's Mulan on Ice television special. Disney represents a major entertainment industry client for their Hollywood stunt division.
• NASAnotable clientOthersBungee America has performed bungee stunts for NASA-related productions and events. NASA represents a prestigious science/technology client for their Hollywood stunt services.
• MTVnotable clientOthersBungee America has performed multiple MTV productions including Road Rules (including car bungee jump stunts), Senseless Acts of Video (world record hot air balloon bungee), and Road Rules vs. Real World Challenge. Represents major recurring entertainment client.
• Nickelodeonnotable clientOthersBungee America performed bungee stunts for Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards television special. Represents family entertainment market segment for their Hollywood stunt division.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Zip World: UK-based adventure experience operator running ziplines, aerial courses, and thrill rides at multiple sites, monetizing ticketed outdoor adventure experiences to similar thrill-seeking consumer and group-celebration segments. Comparable to Bungee America's adventure-experience model even though the core mechanics (zipline/aerial vs. bungee) differ.
• AJ Hackett International: Founded by AJ Hackett, the operator who popularized commercial bungee jumping from the Kawarau Bridge in Queenstown, AJ Hackett International now operates multiple bungee sites globally (New Zealand, Australia, Macau, France, Russia, Singapore). It is the closest direct comparable to Bungee America in core activity, model, and equipment innovation.

Regional players

• Skydive Monterey Bay: A well-known California skydiving operator running tandem and AFF jumps along the Monterey coast. Like Bungee America, it monetizes California's adventure tourism demand through ticket-based thrill experiences and competes for the same regional consumer bucket-list occasion.
• Skydive Fiji: Tourism-focused tandem skydiving operator offering scenic jumps over Fiji's coast and islands. Similar to Bungee America's Hollywood stunt work, it leverages its location as a backdrop for premium adventure experiences marketed to international visitors.
• Skydive Perris: One of the largest and most established tandem skydiving centers in Southern California, located within driving distance of Bungee America's Los Angeles catchment. It competes for the same bucket-list thrill-seeker and tourist customer, offering an alternative extreme-sport adventure experience in the same regional market.

Broad incumbents

• BridgeClimb Sydney: Operates guided bridge-climb experiences on the Sydney Harbour Bridge, monetizing a historic bridge as a ticketed adventure attraction in a manner conceptually similar to Bungee America's Bridge to Nowhere. It is a broader incumbent in the bridge-based adventure experience category rather than a direct bungee competitor.
• iFly Indoor Skydiving: Operates a global chain of indoor vertical wind tunnels delivering a year-round, weather-independent skydiving-like thrill experience. It is a broader incumbent in the simulated-extreme-adventure category and competes with Bungee America for group events, gift experiences, and bucket-list thrill seekers.

Emerging players

• Big Canyon Bungee: South African bridge-based bungee operator offering commercial jumps at the Bloukrans Bridge, one of the world's highest commercial bungee sites. Directly comparable to Bungee America's Bridge to Nowhere in product (bridge-based bungee jumps) and customer profile (thrill-seeking tourists and adventurers).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/bungeeamerica
• Facebookfacebook.com/BungeeAmerica
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bungee-america-inc

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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