Bounce Around

What Bounce Around does

Bounce Around is an inflatable party rental company headquartered in Queensbury, New York, operating under the legal entity AA Tents and Inflatables, LLC. Founded in 1999 by Tom Barber originally as an indoor inflatable center at Clifton Park Center Mall, the company closed its indoor location during COVID-19 and pivoted to a full outdoor rental delivery model, now serving more than 100 cities across Upstate New York and Vermont. Its core product portfolio includes bounce houses, combo units, water slides, obstacle courses (40ft to 100ft), interactive inflatable games, concession machines, dunk tanks, foam parties, mobile laser tag, and bundled party packages.

The business operates a direct-to-consumer rental model with delivery, professional setup, and takedown included in the base price. Pricing is unit-based, with individual rentals ranging from $150 for concession machines to $910 for a 27-foot water slide, plus variable delivery fees of $5 to over $175 depending on distance. The company has launched a BA Rewards points-based loyalty program (2024), sells digital gift cards, and provides 24/7 online booking through a website powered by Event Rental Systems. An AI-powered concierge assists customers with rental selection, and targeted landing pages exist for schools, churches, corporate events, summer camps, and community festivals, with special non-profit pricing available for schools and churches. Bounce Around employs 1-10 staff under the leadership of President Austin Clements, Office Manager Adam Clements, and General Manager Michael LaPointe, and is bootstrapped with no disclosed external funding.

Name

Bounce Around

Legal name

AA Tents and Inflatables, LLC

Website

https://bouncearound.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Bounce Around is an inflatable party rental company based in Queensbury, New York, delivering bounce houses, water slides, obstacle courses, and event entertainment to residential, school, church, corporate, and community customers across Upstate New York and Vermont.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Party Equipment Rental

NAICS

Recreational Goods Rental (532284), Consumer Goods Rental (5322)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate Event Rentals (Furniture, Staging, Tents) (HSACADAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Event Furniture Rentals (Tables, Chairs, Lounge) (HSACAFAB)

Keywords

• Inflatable rentals
• Bounce house rentals
• Party equipment rental
• Water slide rentals
• Event entertainment rental

Headquarters

HQ city

Queensbury

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Inflatable Equipment Rentals: Rental of bounce houses, combo units, water slides, obstacle courses, interactive inflatable games, and slides. Base rental covers up to 5 hours with delivery and setup included. Extra rental hours available for additional fee.
2. BA Rewards Loyalty Program: Loyalty points program where customers earn points per rental that can be redeemed for discounts on future bookings.
3. Delivery and Setup Services: Delivery fees vary by location, covering setup and takedown of inflatable units. Fees range from $5 to over $175 depending on distance from base location.
4. Concession Machine Rentals: Rental of concession equipment including cotton candy machines, sno-cone machines, and popcorn machines with complimentary serving supplies included.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bounce Around rents inflatable bounce houses, combo units, water slides, obstacle courses, interactive inflatable games, slides, and concession machines for events, with delivery, professional setup, and takedown included. The company serves residential backyard parties, school events, church functions, corporate picnics, and community festivals across Upstate NY and Vermont via an online booking system.

Product overview

Bounce Around is an inflatable party rental company offering a comprehensive portfolio of rental products and services for events across Upstate NY and Vermont. The core offering centers on bounce houses/jumpers, combo units (bounce + slide combinations), water slides, obstacle courses (40ft to 100ft), and interactive inflatable games. These are complemented by add-on offerings including concession machines (popcorn, cotton candy, sno-cones), foam parties, mobile laser tag, and dunk tanks. The company operates a BA Rewards loyalty program launched in 2024 and sells digital gift cards. Delivery, setup, and pickup are included with all rentals, serving residential backyard parties, school/church events, corporate picnics, and community festivals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BA Rewards: Loyalty rewards program for renters of inflatables in Upstate NY

Products and services

• Bounce Houses and Jumpers Standard inflatable bounce houses and themed jumpers available for rent with delivery, setup, and takedown included. Designed for residential backyard parties, school events, and community gatherings.
• Combo Units (Bounce and Slide) Inflatable units combining bounce house areas with attached slides, offering bounce plus slide in 4-in-1 or 5-in-1 themed configurations. Available in dry and wet versions.
• Water Slides Inflatable water slides including dual lane options ranging from 15ft to 27ft heights, featuring tropical themes with splash pools. Designed for hot-weather events, summer parties, and community festivals.
• Obstacle Courses Inflatable obstacle courses ranging from 30ft to 100ft in length for adventure and competitive fun at events. Suitable for team building, school events, and large community gatherings.
• Interactive Inflatable Games Interactive inflatable games including Rock N Roll Jousting, Gladiator Joust, Twister, Giant Connect 4, and inflatable sports challenges for engagement at parties and events.
• Indoor Inflatables Inflatable units specifically designed for indoor venues with low ceilings, including modular jumpers and interactive games, suitable for cold-weather events and indoor venues.
• Concession Machine Rentals Food concession equipment rentals including popcorn machines, cotton candy machines, and sno-cone machines with supplies included. Each rental includes approximately 50 complimentary servings.
• Foam Party Rentals Professional foam party rentals with biodegradable, skin-safe foam solution, energetic music, and multiple package options for different event sizes. Cross-promoted via affiliated partner Foam In Around.
• Mobile Laser Tag Rentals Mobile laser tag rentals featuring professional-grade blasters, inflatable bunkers, multiple team-based game modes, and real-time scoring. Cross-promoted via affiliated partner NY Laser Tag.
• Dunk Tank Rental Traditional carnival-style dunk tank rental for competitive and entertaining event activities at fairs, church festivals, and community events.
• Event Essentials (Tables, Chairs, and Party Extras) Tables, chairs, and additional event rental equipment to complement inflatable rentals for full event setup.
• Party Packages Pre-configured rental packages combining multiple products for specific event types at bundled pricing, simplifying booking for customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5.0 average rating from 100+ verified Google reviews
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• NY Laser Tag (nylasertag.com)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerNY Laser Tag is a related mobile laser tag rental service that Bounce Around cross-promotes on their website. The partnership allows Bounce Around to offer complementary entertainment options to customers looking for additional party activities.
• Foam In Around (foaminaround.net)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerFoam In Around is a foam party rental service that Bounce Around cross-promotes as a complementary offering. This partnership enables Bounce Around to provide customers with additional entertainment options including foam parties, music, and party rentals.
• Event Rental SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationEvent Rental Systems powers the Bounce Around website with their rental management platform, providing the online booking, inventory management, and reservation system functionality.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• BounceU: Established franchise brand operating indoor inflatable party centers. Historically a direct competitor in the indoor model (Bounce Around previously operated a similar indoor center); now competes for the same families via a different venue-based model.
• LOBO (formerly known as GameTime) / Fun Services: Large event rental and entertainment services company offering inflatables, carnival games, and party equipment for corporate and private events. Comparable product mix and target customer base at greater scale.
• Sky Zone: National franchise of trampoline and active indoor entertainment parks. Competes for the same family/kids party and group event spend via a venue-based model.
• Pump It Up: National franchise of indoor inflatable party venues for birthdays and group events. Operates the same backyard-party customer pool through hosted venue experiences rather than rentals.

Direct peers

• Imperial Party Rentals: Full-service event rental company offering inflatables, tents, tables, chairs, and concessions. Comparable product breadth and direct delivery/rental model serving parties and corporate events.
• Ace Inflatables: National inflatable rental company offering bounce houses, slides, and obstacle courses with home delivery and setup. Direct competitor in inflatable party rentals with similar direct-to-consumer rental model.
• All Around Event Rentals: Regional event rental company offering bounce houses, tents, tables, and chairs for parties and corporate events. Similar full-service rental model with delivery and setup.
• Big Red Inflatables: Event rental company specializing in inflatable bounce houses, water slides, and combos for parties and corporate events. Comparable direct-to-consumer rental business model with delivery and setup services.

Others

• Event Rental Systems: Technology vendor that powers Bounce Around's booking and reservation platform. Adjacent ecosystem participant — their software enables the rental operations of Bounce Around and similar competitors.

Emerging players

• Get Inflatable: Online rental platform/marketplace for inflatable bounce houses and party equipment. Comparable rental product category with a technology-led booking and delivery model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/bouncearoundny
• Facebookfacebook.com/bouncearoundny
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bounce-around-rentals

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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