Gio’s Outdoors

Three Kansas City-area outdoor stores and bike shops, with a fourth on the way in Lenexa

https://wefunder.com/gios.outdoors

Total raised on Wefunder: 5600

Total investors: 3

Quick facts

  • Three stores: Smithville, MO, Leavenworth, KS and Raymore, MO
  • Fourth store planned at the new Vista Village development in Lenexa, KS
  • Trek Preferred Retailer, with bike repair for all makes, e-bikes included
  • Online store can drop-ship 100,000+ products straight from suppliers
  • Bikes, archery pro shop, kayaks, fishing, hunting, camping and apparel
  • Self-serve kayak rentals through the Share Kayak app
  • Started in 2017 as the Smithville Bike Co-op, a local Facebook group

Team profiles

Invest in Gio’s Outdoors

Three Kansas City-area outdoor stores and bike shops, with a fourth on the way in Lenexa

EARLY BIRD TERMS: $49,300 LEFT

$50,700

raised from 7 investors
INVESTMENT TERMS
Future Equity + Revenue Share
10% of revenue  2.0X  2.1X payback multiple
Uncapped
Early Bird Bonus: The first $100K of investments will be in a SAFE with a $1.8M valuation cap

What Investors Say

LEAD INVESTOR
Invested $30,000 this round
I believe Gio’s Outdoors has the potential to become something much bigger than a traditional outdoor retail business. What makes this company particularly exciting is the combination of a genuine passion for the outdoors, a strong community foundation, and a forward-thinking approach to building and scaling a modern retail business. What stands out to me is the execution. Gio’s Outdoors has evolved from its community roots into a growing outdoor business spanning bicycles, e-bikes, kayaks, archery, and outdoor equipment. Rather than simply relying on traditional retail, the team is investing in technology and supplier integrations to expand its online offering, improve efficiency, and make more than 100,000 products accessible to customers without having to carry all that inventory themselves. I particularly like that the business is building on an existing foundation rather than starting from scratch. It has an established presence, real operating experience, customer relationships, and a community that has grown alongside the business. The reported 400% year-to-date growth is an encouraging indication of the momentum being built. I also believe there is a significant opportunity in bringing the outdoor retail experience into a more accessible, connected, and technology-enabled model. The combination of physical locations, online commerce, outdoor rentals, and an expanding product offering gives Gio’s Outdoors multiple avenues for growth. Most importantly, I see a team with ambition, a clear vision, and a willingness to do the hard work of building something sustainable. I believe in the direction of the company and its opportunity to grow into a much larger outdoor retail brand. I'm excited to see what the next chapter brings and believe Gio’s Outdoors is a business worth watching.
What People Say