Wounded Warrior Outdoors

Name

Wounded Warrior Outdoors

Legal name

Wounded Warrior Outdoors, Inc.

Website

https://woundedwarrioroutdoors.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veteran Rehabilitation Services

NAICS

Hunting and Trapping (1142), Hunting and Trapping (114210), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (62431)

SIC

Fishing, Hunting And Trapping (900), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Adventure Therapy & Therapeutic Wilderness Programs (THAAAOAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wildlife Safaris & Game Drives (THAJAIAB), Hunting & Fishing Lodges (Sporting Lodges) (THAGAIAJ), Wilderness & Backcountry Lodges (Remote/Off-Grid) (THAGAIAB)

Keywords

• Therapeutic outdoor adventures
• Veteran rehabilitation programs
• Wounded warrior support
• Nonprofit veteran services
• Military reintegration assistance

Headquarters

HQ city

Orlando

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: WWO is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that funds its operations entirely through donations from individuals, corporations, and fundraising events. The organization has been serving warriors since 2015. All therapeutic adventures are provided at no cost to the warriors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Wounded Warrior Outdoors is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides wounded Active Duty OIF/OEF servicemen and women with no-cost therapeutic outdoor adventures across North America. The portfolio includes hunting expeditions (bear, gator, turkey, Valero), fishing trips (Ketchikan, Hoodoo Alaska), and an annual Heritage Classic fundraiser. Adventures are led by fellow wounded veterans, customized to each warrior's needs, and include transportation, lodging, guides, equipment, and accessibility accommodations for mobility impairments.

Product overview

Wounded Warrior Outdoors is a nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of therapeutic outdoor adventure programs for wounded Active Duty Warriors and veterans. The core offering consists of multiple named adventure programs (Ketchikan Fishing Trip, Hoodoo Alaska Fishing, Bear Hunt, Valero Hunt, South Florida Gator Hunt, Kentucky Spring Gobbler Hunt) and an annual Heritage Classic fundraising event. All programs are provided at no cost to warriors and are led by fellow wounded veterans who have completed the organization's Vetting Committee process. The organization also operates an online donations platform to fund these initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Therapeutic Outdoor Adventures Program Core program providing wounded servicemen and women with once-in-a-lifetime outdoor adventure experiences at no cost, covering transportation, tools, accommodations, guided activities, and accessibility accommodations for mobility impairments.
• Ketchikan Fishing Trip at Kingfisher Lodge Deep sea offshore fishing expedition in Ketchikan, Alaska for wounded warriors, hosted by the family-owned Kingfisher Lodge since 1994, including encounters with Alaska's marine wildlife.
• Hoodoo Alaska Fishing Trip Fishing expedition to Hoodoo Lodge on the Aleutian Islands, with warriors traveling via charter flight for salmon and trout fishing, glacier tours, and mountain lake excursions.
• Bear Hunt Annual bear hunting expedition that allows warriors to reconnect with nature, bond with fellow warriors, and rediscover confidence through challenge and camaraderie.
• Valero Hunt Annual hunting adventure sponsored by Valero focused on building relationships with fellow veterans, fostering camaraderie and connection through pursuit of adventure in nature.
• South Florida Gator Hunt Gator hunting experience in South Florida that blends excitement, tradition, and community bonding for wounded warriors and their families.
• Kentucky Spring Gobbler Hunt Spring turkey hunting adventure in Kentucky that promotes fitness, fosters community, and provides a sense of accomplishment for warriors rediscovering their abilities.
• Heritage Classic Annual Fundraiser Annual fundraising event that brings together over 20 wounded warriors and their families for a weekend of festivities, games, celebration, and community building to support WWO adventures.
• Donations Program Online donation platform allowing supporters to make one-time, weekly, or monthly contributions to fund therapeutic adventures, with options to cover the 3% processing fee.

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Kingfisher LodgecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFamily-owned and operated Alaskan lodge since 1994 by the Haydu Family. Hosts the annual Ketchikan Fishing Trip providing warriors with deep sea offshore fishing experiences, encounters with marine wildlife including whales and sea lions, and authentic Alaskan hospitality.
• Hero Miles Program by Fisher HousecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides flight support for warriors attending WWO adventures, enabling transportation to remote Alaskan destinations that would otherwise be inaccessible for veterans with mobility challenges.
• ValerocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor hosting the annual Valero Hunt adventure. Provides funding and support for veteran outdoor experiences, building relationships that last beyond the hunt through connection and adventure in nature.
• Hoodoo LodgecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocated on the Aleutian Islands, hosts two groups of warriors annually for once-in-a-lifetime fishing trips. Warriors travel via charter flight from Anchorage to the lodge for salmon and trout fishing, glacier tours, and mountain lake excursions. Staff and guides are described as family.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Wounded Warrior Project: Largest U.S. nonprofit serving post-9/11 wounded veterans, offering physical and mental health programs, career counseling, and long-term support. Comparable to WWO because both serve the same OIF/OEF wounded-veteran cohort with rehabilitation-focused programming, though WWP operates at vastly greater scale and breadth.
• Outward Bound USA: Long-standing experiential education nonprofit providing outdoor wilderness programs for youth, adults, and veterans including wounded warrior courses. Comparable as a therapeutic-adventure outdoor operator, though Outward Bound serves a much broader population and has larger institutional capacity.

Direct peers

• Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing: Volunteer-based nonprofit providing fly-fishing outings and instruction to disabled veterans, including those with PTSD and physical injuries. Directly comparable to WWO as a therapeutic outdoor-adventure nonprofit serving wounded veterans through guided fishing experiences.
• Hope For The Warriors: National nonprofit providing health, wellness, and transition programs to post-9/11 wounded service members, veterans, and military families. Comparable as a peer-served, rehabilitation-focused veteran nonprofit with overlapping therapeutic-program offerings.
• Heroes on the Water: Nonprofit offering kayak fishing and paddling experiences to wounded warriors, police, fire, and EMS personnel as therapeutic rehabilitation. Directly comparable because it combines outdoor recreation with peer support to address physical and mental recovery for the same beneficiary type.
• Disabled Sports USA: National nonprofit providing adaptive sports and outdoor recreation opportunities for people with disabilities, including disabled veterans. Comparable to WWO because both deliver therapeutic outdoor experiences customized to mobility-impaired participants.
• Team Rubicon: Veteran-led nonprofit that mobilizes former military members for disaster response and community service, leveraging the brotherhood and purpose-of-mission ethos. Comparable to WWO because both rely on peer-veteran leadership to deliver mission-driven experiences to the same post-9/11 veteran population.

Others

• American Corporate Partners (ACP): Nonprofit that connects post-9/11 veterans with corporate mentors for career development. Comparable as a veteran reintegration nonprofit addressing the same OIF/OEF cohort, though focused on employment rather than outdoor therapy.
• Student Veterans of America: Coalition of student-veteran organizations supporting veterans in higher education. Adjacent rather than directly competitive — comparable because both serve the OIF/OEF veteran reintegration journey, but with different delivery channels.

Emerging players

• Outdoor Mindset: Smaller nonprofit that uses outdoor adventures and a peer-support community to help individuals affected by neurological injuries and PTSD. Comparable as a younger, more niche therapeutic outdoor program with overlap in mission and beneficiary cohort.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/WWOutdoors
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wounded-warrior-outdoors-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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