Celtic Axe Throwers

Name

Celtic Axe Throwers

Legal name

Celtic Axe Throwers

Website

https://celticaxethrowers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Recreational Entertainment Services

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394), Spectator Sports (71121)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Extreme Sports Experiences (Skydiving, Bungee Jumping) (THAAAAAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Amateur & Grassroots Tournament Organizers (MPAKADAH), Adventure Multi-Sport Camps & Skills Academies (THAAAKAM)

Keywords

• Axe throwing venues
• Recreational entertainment services
• Corporate team building events
• Competitive axe leagues
• Brewery entertainment experiences

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Walk-in and Reserved Sessions: Core revenue from hourly axe throwing sessions at $25 per person per hour. Sessions include lane access, equipment, coaching, and safety instruction. Both walk-ins and pre-booked reservations accepted.
2. Group and Party Packages: Package pricing for larger groups including Party Package (8-12 people) starting at $200 for 2 hours, Large Group (13-24 people) with custom pricing, and Private Venue Rental for full facility buyouts.
3. League Memberships: Weekly league membership at $20/week providing competitive play, coaching, tracked statistics, and priority booking. Full season typically costs $160-200 for 8-10 weeks plus playoffs.
4. Corporate Events: Corporate team building events priced starting at $25/person with volume discounts for larger groups. Includes professional instruction, tournament organization, and dedicated lanes.
5. Mobile Unit Rental: Mobile axe throwing unit rental for off-site events at festivals, corporate picnics, weddings, and community events. Pricing varies by event duration, travel distance, expected participant volume, and staffing requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Celtic Axe Throwers operates guided axe throwing sessions at partner brewery venues in Portland, Austin, and San Diego, charging $25 per person per hour for lane access, equipment, professional coaching, and safety instruction. Beyond walk-in and reserved sessions, the business offers competitive Axe Leagues ($20/week), an Axe Gym Membership for frequent throwers, team building packages for corporate groups, private event venue rentals, themed Neon Axe Throwing experiences, and a mobile axe throwing trailer that travels to off-site festivals, weddings, and corporate events.

Product overview

Celtic Axe Throwers operates a multi-location entertainment business centered on axe throwing experiences at brewery venues. The core offering is guided axe throwing sessions ($25/person/hour) with professional coaching at locations in Portland, Austin, and San Diego. The portfolio includes competitive league play (Axe League at $20/week), Axe Gym Membership for frequent visitors, Mobile Axe Trailer for bringing the experience to external events, and Team Building Events for corporate groups. Additional offerings include Private Events & Parties for celebrations, Neon Axe Throwing themed experiences, Gift Cards, The Celt branded throwing axe merchandise, and Rage Room attractions. The company partners with breweries including Hopworks, Stickmen Brewery, BG Food Cartel, The Brewtorium, and AleSmith Brewing for venue partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Celt: Signature throwing axe designed specifically for throwing, representing the perfect balance of historical inspiration and modern functionality. Engineered for consistent rotation and stick rate, forgiving for beginners while competition ready.
• The Chieftain
• The Celt Throwing Axe

Products and services

• Axe Throwing Sessions Guided axe throwing experiences at brewery venues where participants receive coaching, safety instruction, and access to throwing lanes; priced at $25 per person per hour in 1- or 2-hour slots, open to all skill levels from beginners to experienced throwers.
• Axe League Weekly competitive league program with multi-week seasons, playoffs, and championships, including skill-based brackets, coached practice, tracked statistics, and priority booking for league members.
• Axe Gym Membership Recurring membership program for frequent throwers that provides discounted session rates and priority booking access at Celtic Axe Throwers locations.
• Mobile Axe Trailer Self-contained mobile axe throwing unit that brings the complete Celtic Axe Throwers experience to off-site events, festivals, corporate picnics, weddings, and private gatherings, including a custom-built trailer with enclosed throwing lanes, professional targets, safety barriers, and trained coaches.
• Team Building Events Corporate team building packages that include structured competition formats, tournament brackets, dedicated coaching, dedicated lanes, and customizable options for groups, with pricing starting at $25 per person and volume discounts for larger groups.
• Private Events & Parties Exclusive venue access for private celebrations such as birthday parties, bachelor/bachelorette parties, and group gatherings, including reserved lanes, dedicated coaching, and optional tournament organization, with party packages starting at $200 for 2 hours for 8-12 people.
• Neon Axe Throwing Themed axe throwing experience featuring UV-reactive targets, special lighting effects, and pumping music, available at select locations on weekend evenings and marketed as 'Glow N Throw' in Austin.
• Gift Cards Gift cards purchasable through Square that recipients can redeem for axe throwing sessions at any Celtic Axe Throwers location.
• The Celt Throwing Axe Signature Celtic Axe Throwers throwing axe with traditional Celtic-inspired design and modern competition-grade balance, sold at venues and online; features hickory handle and high-carbon steel head.
• Rage Room Rage room experience offered at select locations including Stormbreaker in Beaverton, allowing participants to smash items in a controlled宣泄 environment for stress relief.

Quantifiable outcome

• Most guests hit the target within their first few throws and land bullseyes before their session ends
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and supporting.

• Local Organizations (Ukraine Fundraiser)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 12 March 2024Celtic Axe Throwers partnered with local organizations and businesses to host a charity axe throwing event supporting Ukraine relief efforts at their new Beaverton venue. Local sponsors donated prizes for raffle and tournament brackets.
• AleSmith Brewing CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAleSmith Brewery in San Diego (9990 AleSmith Ct, San Diego, CA 92126) hosts Celtic Axe Throwers' San Diego location. Partnership combines axe throwing with award-winning craft beer and taco truck amenities, creating a unique entertainment and hospitality experience in Miramar.
• The BrewtoriumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Brewtorium in Austin (6015 Dillard Circle Suite A, Austin, TX 78752) hosts Celtic Axe Throwers' largest venue with 8 lanes. Partnership features in-house brewed craft beer, wood-fired pizza, and full restaurant menu alongside axe throwing.
• Hopworks Urban BrewerysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerHopworks Portland location offers sustainable brewing meets axe throwing with commitment to organic ingredients and environmental responsibility. Hosts Tuesday evening league sessions.
• Stickmen Brewery TualatinsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerStickmen Brewery in Tualatin offers family-friendly atmosphere with award-winning beers. Hosts Wednesday evening league sessions with excellent food options.
• BG Food Cartel BeavertonsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerBG Food Cartel in Beaverton combines food truck paradise with axe throwing. Rotating food trucks offer diverse cuisines. Home to new Beaverton venue featuring covered outdoor area and private event space.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Social Axe Throwing: Multi-location axe throwing operator offering similar group bookings, private events, and walk-in experiences; directly comparable in business model and customer segments.
• Bad Axe Throwing: Large multi-city axe throwing chain with walk-in lanes, leagues, private events, and mobile offerings — directly competes in the same recreational entertainment category.
• Stumpy's Hatchet House: Axe throwing venue chain with comparable group/league/event pricing and coastal US footprint; competes for the same social and corporate group bookings.
• Urban Axes: Multi-location axe throwing entertainment operator with similar brewery/bar co-location strategy, league programs, and group event packages — directly comparable business model and target customer.
• Kick Axe Throwing: Axe throwing venue operator with comparable group events, leagues, and walk-in sessions in multiple US markets — a direct horizontal competitor.
• Bury The Hatchet: Established axe throwing entertainment operator with multi-state presence, leagues, and corporate event packages — directly competes in the same market category.

Broad incumbents

• Main Event Entertainment: Family entertainment center operator with bowling, laser tag, and group event offerings that competes for similar group entertainment and corporate event dollars.
• Topgolf: Larger-scale experiential entertainment venue targeting similar social and corporate group occasions; broader concept but overlapping group entertainment and event customer.
• Punch Bowl Social: Eatertainment venue combining F&B with social games; broader portfolio but competes for the same corporate team-building and celebration occasions.

Regional players

• Stormbreaker Brewing (Rage Room partner): Portland-area brewery that partners with Celtic Axe Throwers for rage room offerings; representative of the brewery co-location peer ecosystem relevant to the company's distribution model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/celtic-axe-throwers

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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