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KayakVista

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Namestring
KayakVista
Websiteurl
kayakvista.com
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
2000
Operating statusenum
Operating
Ownership categoryenum
Headcount rangeband
11–50
akta.pro rankint
Markets served

Serves global market

Keyword5 values
kayak equipment retail, paddling gear, water sports e-commerce, kayaking accessories, outdoor recreation retail
Industry4 codes
1Paddle Sports Retail (Kayak, Canoe, SUP, Paddles)
CodeCRAMAIADPrimaryYes
2Paddling & Packrafting Gear Retail
CodeCRAMAAALPrimaryNo
3Water & Marine Guiding Services (Kayak, Canoe, Raft, SUP, Sailing)
CodeTHAAALABPrimaryNo
4Whitewater Rafting, Kayaking & River Adventures
CodeTHAJABABPrimaryNo
NAICS code1 code
  • Boat Dealers441222
SIC code1 code
  • Services-Amusement & Recreation Services7900
Product category
Kayak and Water-Sports Equipment Retail
No data
Marketing channels5 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels1 record

Each record includes

Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components4 values
Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Personnel
GTM typeB2C
B2C
Offering typeDigital Commerce or Conte…
Digital Commerce or Content
Core offering1 text field

KayakVista operates a direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront built on Shopify, positioned as a destination for kayaking adventures and water-related products. The storefront is currently in pre-launch status, password-protected with an "Opening soon" notice and an email signup form for prospective customers to be notified when the store opens.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Product overview1 text field

KayakVista operates an e-commerce store that has not yet launched publicly. The store is password-protected, indicating it is in pre-launch or private launch status.

Partnership1 partner
1Shopify
Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

Shopify is the e-commerce platform powering Kayak Vista's online store. The platform provides the infrastructure for the storefront, including the password-protected pre-launch page and future e-commerce functionality.

Recent move3 records

Each record includes

Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight2 records

Each record includes

Type, Description

Peers10 records
1Paddling.com
TypeOthers
Description

Online paddling community, magazine, and trip-planning resource covering kayaking, canoeing, and rafting. Comparable to the "adventures and water views" positioning of KayakVista, and a likely channel partner or content-marketing reference for the brand.

2Dick's Sporting Goods
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

National sporting goods retailer carrying kayaks, paddles, and outdoor recreation equipment. Overlaps with KayakVista on paddle-sports merchandising, but at much larger scale and across many other sporting categories.

3Werner Paddles
TypeDirect peer
Description

Premium paddle manufacturer for kayak, SUP, and canoe paddling, selling direct and through specialty retail. Comparable to KayakVista on paddle-sports category focus and DTC specialty retail model.

4NRS (Northwest River Supply)
TypeDirect peer
Description

Specialist paddle-sports and river-running brand/retailer selling kayaks, rafts, paddles, and related gear direct to consumers. The closest pure-play paddle-sports specialist comparable to KayakVista's stated niche.

5REI Co-op Adventures / Kayak Touring Trip Operators
TypeEmerging player
Description

Guided multi-day kayaking and water-based experience providers (e.g., REI Adventures, local outfitters). Comparable to KayakVista if the company expands from retail into guided paddle-sports experiences and tours.

6REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.)
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Co-op retailer offering a broad assortment of kayaks, paddles, PFDs, and paddle sports apparel. Overlaps with KayakVista on retail and paddle-sports merchandising, but operates a much wider outdoor catalog and a national store footprint.

7Austin Kayak
TypeDirect peer
Description

Online kayak and paddle-sports retailer carrying major brands plus accessories. Closely comparable on product mix and direct-to-consumer online retail model for kayaks and paddle gear.

8Confluence Outdoor
TypeDirect peer
Description

Manufacturer and retailer of kayak brands including Perception, Dagger, Wilderness Systems, and Old Town. Directly comparable on paddle-sports product offering, with overlap on retail channels for kayaks and paddles.

9Backcountry
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Online specialty outdoor retailer carrying kayaks, SUPs, paddles, and paddling gear across major brands. Directly comparable to KayakVista on DTC outdoor e-commerce and curated paddle-sports merchandising.

10Old Town Canoe
TypeDirect peer
Description

Heritage canoe and kayak brand sold through dealers and direct channels. Comparable to KayakVista on paddle-craft product category and consumer positioning around recreational paddling adventures.

Market position
Strengths4 records

Each record includes

Headline, Details, Source

Weaknesses5 records

Each record includes

Headline, Details, Source

Competitive moat2 records

Each record includes

Type, Details

Key risks6 records

Each record includes

Headline, Details, Source

Key highlights2 records

Each record includes

Headline, Details, Source

Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Ideal customer profile1 record

Each record includes

Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
No
API detail
Has APIbool
No

Docs URL, Description

AI maturity
App detail

Has app

Core technology
Revenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Number of profiles
No data
No data
Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds

Each record includes

Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors

Each record includes

Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

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M&A

Each record includes

Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

Each record includes

Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

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KayakVista

Kayak and Water-Sports Equipment Retailkayakvista.com

KayakVista firmographics

Firmographics
Name
KayakVista
Website
https://kayakvista.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
2000
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
11–50 employees
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

KayakVista industry classification

Industry
Product category
Kayak and Water-Sports Equipment Retail
NAICS
Boat Dealers (441222)
SIC
Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)
akta.pro primary industry
Paddle Sports Retail (Kayak, Canoe, SUP, Paddles) (CRAMAIAD)
akta.pro secondary industries
Paddling & Packrafting Gear Retail (CRAMAAAL), Water & Marine Guiding Services (Kayak, Canoe, Raft, SUP, Sailing) (THAAALAB), Whitewater Rafting, Kayaking & River Adventures (THAJABAB)

Keywords

  • Kayak equipment retail
  • Paddling gear
  • Water sports e-commerce
  • Kayaking accessories
  • Outdoor recreation retail

KayakVista business model

Business model
GTM type
B2C
Offering type
Digital Commerce or Content
Cost components
Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Personnel

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

KayakVista product offering

Product offering

Core offering

KayakVista operates a direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront built on Shopify, positioned as a destination for kayaking adventures and water-related products. The storefront is currently in pre-launch status, password-protected with an "Opening soon" notice and an email signup form for prospective customers to be notified when the store opens.

Product overview

KayakVista operates an e-commerce store that has not yet launched publicly. The store is password-protected, indicating it is in pre-launch or private launch status.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Companies that use KayakVista

Customer profile

Ideal customer profiles1 record

KayakVista technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

KayakVista partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

  • ShopifycoreTechnology or IntegrationShopify is the e-commerce platform powering Kayak Vista's online store. The platform provides the infrastructure for the storefront, including the password-protected pre-launch page and future e-commerce functionality.

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights2 records

KayakVista competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Others

  • Paddling.com: Online paddling community, magazine, and trip-planning resource covering kayaking, canoeing, and rafting. Comparable to the "adventures and water views" positioning of KayakVista, and a likely channel partner or content-marketing reference for the brand.

Broad incumbents

  • Dick's Sporting Goods: National sporting goods retailer carrying kayaks, paddles, and outdoor recreation equipment. Overlaps with KayakVista on paddle-sports merchandising, but at much larger scale and across many other sporting categories.
  • REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.): Co-op retailer offering a broad assortment of kayaks, paddles, PFDs, and paddle sports apparel. Overlaps with KayakVista on retail and paddle-sports merchandising, but operates a much wider outdoor catalog and a national store footprint.
  • Backcountry: Online specialty outdoor retailer carrying kayaks, SUPs, paddles, and paddling gear across major brands. Directly comparable to KayakVista on DTC outdoor e-commerce and curated paddle-sports merchandising.

Direct peers

  • Werner Paddles: Premium paddle manufacturer for kayak, SUP, and canoe paddling, selling direct and through specialty retail. Comparable to KayakVista on paddle-sports category focus and DTC specialty retail model.
  • NRS (Northwest River Supply): Specialist paddle-sports and river-running brand/retailer selling kayaks, rafts, paddles, and related gear direct to consumers. The closest pure-play paddle-sports specialist comparable to KayakVista's stated niche.
  • Austin Kayak: Online kayak and paddle-sports retailer carrying major brands plus accessories. Closely comparable on product mix and direct-to-consumer online retail model for kayaks and paddle gear.
  • Confluence Outdoor: Manufacturer and retailer of kayak brands including Perception, Dagger, Wilderness Systems, and Old Town. Directly comparable on paddle-sports product offering, with overlap on retail channels for kayaks and paddles.
  • Old Town Canoe: Heritage canoe and kayak brand sold through dealers and direct channels. Comparable to KayakVista on paddle-craft product category and consumer positioning around recreational paddling adventures.

Emerging players

  • REI Co-op Adventures / Kayak Touring Trip Operators: Guided multi-day kayaking and water-based experience providers (e.g., REI Adventures, local outfitters). Comparable to KayakVista if the company expands from retail into guided paddle-sports experiences and tours.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights2 records

Customer concentration

KayakVista financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

KayakVista leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

KayakVista funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

KayakVista M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about KayakVista

What does KayakVista do?

KayakVista operates a direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront built on Shopify, positioned as a destination for kayaking adventures and water-related products. The storefront is currently in pre-launch status, password-protected with an "Opening soon" notice and an email signup form for prospective customers to be notified when the store opens.

Is KayakVista a public or private company?

KayakVista is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.

When was KayakVista founded?

KayakVista was founded in 2000. It employs 11 to 50 people.

Who are KayakVista's main competitors?

Paddling.com is listed as an others. Broad incumbents are Dick's Sporting Goods, REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.) and Backcountry. Direct peers are Werner Paddles, NRS (Northwest River Supply), Austin Kayak, Confluence Outdoor and Old Town Canoe. REI Co-op Adventures / Kayak Touring Trip Operators is listed as an emerging player.

Does KayakVista have an API?

No public API is recorded for KayakVista.

What industry is KayakVista in?

KayakVista's product category is Kayak and Water-Sports Equipment Retail. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRAMAIAD, Paddle Sports Retail (Kayak, Canoe, SUP, Paddles), with a secondary code of CRAMAAAL, Paddling & Packrafting Gear Retail. Its NAICS code is 441222 and its SIC code is 7900.

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