# Aspira

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/aspira

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Dallas, US
- Website: www.aspiraconnect.com/
- Total disclosed funding: $317M
- Latest round: Series E (Feb 5, 2009)
- Investors on record: 23

## About

Aspira Connect, based in the US, specializes in innovative outdoor recreation software solutions that enhance management and operational efficiency for outdoor facilities across North America.Aspira Connect provides software solutions tailored for outdoor recreation facilities and was founded in 1999 in Dallas, US. The company has executed a total of 17 deals, with its most recent deal occurring on May 25, 2011, which involved a TRADE SALE raising USD 1,200.00 mn from investors including Global Payments Inc. Aspira Connect's total amount raised stands at USD 1,200.00 mn. The founder's history is not documented in the provided data.Aspira Connect specializes in providing comprehensive outdoor recreation software solutions designed to enhance the management and operational efficiency of various outdoor facilities. Their core offerings include administrative and financial reporting tools, campground and lodging reservation systems, customizable websites, and event registration solutions. These products cater to a diverse client base comprising state parks, provincial parks, wildlife agencies, municipal campgrounds, and private campground operators, serving both B2B and direct-to-consumer markets across North America. The software facilitates the end-to-end management of outdoor experiences, allowing users to efficiently handle reservations, ticketing, and marketing solutions, thus streamlining operations for outdoor recreation providers. Aspira Connect has established a footprint in various geographic markets, including the United States and Canada, where their solutions support the operational needs of both public agencies and private enterprises engaged in outdoor recreation.Aspira Connect generated revenue of USD 418.89 mn in the most recent year, which was 2012. The company's EBITDA for that year amounted to USD 20.79 mn. Revenue is primarily driven through subscription-based models and partnerships with outdoor recreation facilities, where clients enter formal agreements for the use of Aspira’s software solutions, often involving a recurring fee structure based on specific services utilized.Aspira Connect's strategy for future growth includes the launch of new products designed to further enhance outdoor recreation management solutions, with specific release dates yet to be announced. The company is also looking to expand into new markets and geographic regions, targeting both the US and Canadian markets for increased operational support in outdoor recreation. The recent TRADE SALE funding, finalized on May 25, 2011, will likely be utilized to support these initiatives and drive product development efforts, thereby enhancing their overall market presence.

## Funding rounds

- Series E, Feb 5, 2009, $50M — Austin Ventures, Dominion Ventures, Enterprise Partners Venture Capital, Wand Partners, Canaan Partners, North Bridge Venture Partners, ABS Ventures, Kettle Partners, Pritzker Group Venture Capital, KB Partners, Windspeed Ventures, Rocket Ventures
- Series F, Aug 27, 2008, $80M — Austin Ventures, CRV, Enterprise Partners Venture Capital, Canaan Partners, North Bridge Venture Partners, Outlook Ventures, Sagard Private Equity Solutions, Rocket Ventures, ESPN Enterprises, Inc.
- Series E, Aug 7, 2007, $65M — Austin Ventures, CRV, Enterprise Partners Venture Capital, Wand Partners, Canaan Partners, North Bridge Venture Partners, ABS Ventures, Kettle Partners, Outlook Ventures, Comdisco, Sagard Private Equity Solutions, KB Partners, Windspeed Ventures, Tao Venture Capital Partners, Rocket Ventures, ESPN Enterprises, Inc., New World Ventures
- Series D, Sep 15, 2006, $35M — Austin Ventures, CRV, Enterprise Partners Venture Capital, Canaan Partners, North Bridge Venture Partners, ABS Ventures
- Series E, Sep 1, 2004, $20M — Austin Ventures, Enterprise Partners Venture Capital, Canaan Partners, North Bridge Venture Partners, ABS Ventures
- Series D, Dec 17, 2001, $11M — Austin Ventures, CRV, Dominion Ventures, Canaan Partners, North Bridge Venture Partners, DB Capital Partners, Ticketmaster
- Series C, Dec 1, 2000, $19M — Austin Ventures, Enterprise Partners Venture Capital, ABS Ventures, Kettle Partners, Ticketmaster, Hambrecht & Quist
- Series B, Nov 9, 2000, $21M — Austin Ventures, Enterprise Partners Venture Capital, ABS Ventures, Kettle Partners, Ticketmaster
- Series B, Dec 1, 1999, $16M — Austin Ventures, William Blair Capital Partners, Kettle Partners, Ticketmaster
- Series A, Sep 1, 1999, $0.2M — Austin Ventures

## Investors

- Austin Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/austin-ventures) — Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Series F
- William Blair Capital Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/william-blair-capital-partners) — Series B
- Kettle Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/kettle-partners) — Series B, Series C, Series E
- Ticketmaster — Series B, Series C, Series D
- Enterprise Partners Venture Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/enterprise-partners-venture-capital) — Series B, Series C, Series E, Series D, Series F
- ABS Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/abs-ventures) — Series B, Series C, Series E, Series D
- Hambrecht & Quist (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/hambrecht-quist) — Series C
- CRV (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/crv) — Series D, Series E, Series F
- Dominion Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/dominion-ventures) — Series D, Series E
- Canaan Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/canaan-partners) — Series D, Series E, Series F
- North Bridge Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/north-bridge-venture-partners) — Series D, Series E, Series F
- DB Capital Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/db-capital-partners) — Series D
- Wand Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/wand-partners) — Series E
- Outlook Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/outlook-ventures) — Series E, Series F
- Comdisco — Series E
- Sagard Private Equity Solutions (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sagard-private-equity-solutions) — Series E, Series F
- KB Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/kb-partners) — Series E
- Windspeed Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/windspeed-ventures) — Series E
- Tao Venture Capital Partners — Series E
- Rocket Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/rocket-ventures) — Series E, Series F
- ESPN Enterprises, Inc. — Series E, Series F
- New World Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/new-world-ventures) — Series E
- Pritzker Group Venture Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/pritzker-group-venture-capital) — Series E