Mallard Bay, a Houston, TX-based SaaS-enabled marketplace for hunting and fishing, raised $4.6M in Series A funding.
The round was led by Soul Venture Partners, and included participation from Acadian Capital Ventures, The Softeq Venture Studio, Callais Capital, Varco Investments, and the Rio Grande Valley Angel Network.
The company intends to use the funds to expand operations and development efforts.
Founded by Logan Meaux (CEO), Joel Moreau (COO), Tam Nguyen (Lead Engineer), and Wyatt Mallett (VP of Customer and Industry Success), Mallard Bay is a provider of booking platforms for outdoor enthusiasts seeking hunting and fishing excursions with outfitters and charters across North America. The SaaS solution offers online booking management, a flexible calendar system, and payment collection tools. Mallard Bay also offers GuideTech, a solution empowering guide and charter services. With it, it is possible to manage calendars, reach new clients, and accept payments converge into a single platform to streamline every aspect of running a guide or charter service. GuideTech’s features include:
- Simplified Booking Process
- Secure Payment Processing
- Advanced Calendar Management
- Tailored Digital Marketing
- Expert Support
- Custom Website Integration
Commenting on the news, Logan Meaux said: “As passionate sportsmen and women ourselves, we’re thrilled about this funding milestone for Mallard Bay. Our leading SaaS GuideTech product is revolutionizing the outdoor experiences industry, simplifying the process of booking hunting and fishing trips for both outfitters and enthusiasts. We recognized a need for improvement in this area, and we’re grateful for the support of our investors, including Soul Venture Partners and Acadian Ventures. With this Series A funding, we’re poised to spearhead further innovation in the outfitting industry.”
