GP Bullhound Advises Outside Interactive on $50 Million Credit Facility with Vector Velocity

GP Bullhound is pleased to announce its role as exclusive financial advisor to Outside Interactive, Inc. on the completion of a $50 million senior secured credit facility from Vector Velocity, the direct credit investment strategy of Vector Capital Management, L.P.

Outside Interactive is the leading technology platform for outdoor content, services, and experiences, reaching more than 70 million monthly active users across a connected ecosystem of premium media brands, mapping applications, subscription products, and travel software. The company’s portfolio spans 25 brands including Outside, MapMyFitness, Gaia GPS, Trailforks, Inntopia, and Pinkbike, serving more than 1 million paying subscribers and connecting with over 300 million outdoor consumers annually.

The credit facility will enable Outside Interactive to continue investing in its core platform capabilities, technology infrastructure, and product offerings as it scales its position at the intersection of outdoor content, community, and commerce. The transaction reflects Vector Capital’s strategic focus on providing tailored credit solutions to technology-enabled businesses with strong recurring revenue models and compelling long-term growth trajectories.

Outside Interactive has built a uniquely scaled platform that connects outdoor enthusiasts across multiple touchpoints, from inspiration and planning to tracking and community engagement. Vector Velocity’s investment underscores the strength of Outside’s network effects and the significant market opportunity within the global outdoor recreation economy, one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing sectors. The facility provides flexible capital to support the company’s continued momentum while strengthening its balance sheet.

This transaction further demonstrates GP Bullhound’s expertise in media and technology software financing, complementing the firm’s transaction advisory work across the sector. The engagement reflects GP Bullhound’s growing capabilities in corporate debt and alternative capital solutions for growth-stage technology companies.

About GP Bullhound
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Enquiries
Alec Dafferner, Partner | alec.dafferner@gpbullhound.com
Brandon Overmeyer, Partner | brandon.overmeyer@gpbullhound.com