When was BOTE founded?

BOTE was founded in 2008 and raised its 1st funding round 8 years after it was founded.

Where is BOTE located?

BOTE is headquartered in Destin, United States. It is registered at Pärnamäe allee 7.

How many employees does BOTE have?

As of Apr 30, 2026, the latest employee count at BOTE is 97.

Is BOTE a funded company?

BOTE is a funded company, having raised a total of $***** in its 1st and only funding round, a Series A round on Sep 12, 2016.

When was the latest funding round of BOTE?

BOTE's latest funding was a $***** Series A round on Sep 12, 2016, with participation from 1 investor.

Where does BOTE rank among its competitors?

BOTE ranks 7th amongst 14 active competitors, only 1 of which is funded. VADATEK, which secured $200K in Jun, 2020.

Who are the top competitors of BOTE?

BOTE's top competitors include Quiksilver, VADATEK and Seaesta Surf. Among them, VADATEK secured the most recent funding round in June, 2020.

BOTE - 2026 Company Profile, Team, Funding & Competitors

Company Details

Website: www.boteboard.com/
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Email ID: *****@boteboard.com
Phone Number: +1 **********
Registered Address: Pärnamäe allee 7

Key Metrics

Founded Year

2008

Location

Destin, United States

Stage

Acquired

Latest Funding Round

Series A, Sep 12, 2016, $*****

Investors

Prairie Capital

Ranked

7^th among 14 active competitors

Employee Count

97 as on Apr 30, 2026

Similar Companies

Duotone & 24 more

Exit Details

Acquired by Kent Outdoors (Jan 19, 2022)

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BOTE is associated with 1 legal entity given below:

Legal Entity Name	Date of Incorporation	Revenue	Latest Employee Count	Documents
Bote OÜ CIN: 14534834 , Estonia, Active	Jul 29, 2018	$1.14K (As on Dec 31, 2023)	1 (As on Dec 31, 2022)

BOTE got acquired by Kent Outdoors on Jan 19, 2022.

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BOTE has raised funding over 1 round. Its latest funding round was a Series A round on Sep 12, 2016 for $*****. 1 investor participated in its latest round. BOTE has 1 institutional investor.

Here is the list of recent funding rounds of BOTE:

Date of Funding	Funding Amount	Round Name	Post-Money Valuation	Revenue Multiple	Lead Investors	Other Investors
Sep 12, 2016	8956035	Series A	2775988	4752937	5838294	5992302

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The founders of BOTE are Corey Cooper and Bob Skerstonas.

Here are the details of BOTE's key team members:

Corey Cooper: Founder of BOTE.
Bob Skerstonas: Founder of BOTE.

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BOTE's employee count trend

BOTE has 97 employees as of Apr 26. Here is BOTE's employee count trend over the years:

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Top competitors of BOTE include Quiksilver, VADATEK and Seaesta Surf. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of BOTE, ranked by Tracxn score:

Rank	Company Details	Short Description	Total Funding	Investors	Tracxn Score
1st	Quiksilver 1970, Huntington Beach (United States), Late Stage	Internet first brand offering apparel wear for men & women	$204M	Oaktree Capital Management	54/100
2nd	VADATEK 2016, Richmond (United States), Seed	Private label brand of water sports accessories	$520K	-	28/100
3rd	Seaesta Surf 2016, San Diego (United States), Unfunded	Brand of swimwear, rashguards, boardshorts, clothing, and beach and surf accessories	-	-	25/100
4th	Epic Kites 2015, Kill Devil Hills (United States), Unfunded	Internet first brand of kiteboarding products and equipment	-	-	24/100
5th	Rogue Board 2008, Oceanside (United States), Unfunded	Internet first brand for water sports products and equipment	-	-	24/100
6th	Swonder 2019, Topeka (United States), Unfunded	Online retailer of paddle boards and water sports equipment	-	-	24/100
7th	BOTE 2008, Destin (United States), Acquired	Provider of fishing and boating equipment	-	Prairie Capital	31/100
8th	Dreaminstore 2015, Houston (United States), Unfunded	Retailer of skateboards, apparel, and accessories, promoting skate and surf lifestyles	-	-	18/100
9th	Jimmy Styks 2009, Carson (United States), Unfunded	Online retailer of water sports products and equipment	-	-	17/100
10th	TS Surf Shop 1990, Santa Cruz (United States), Unfunded	Internet-first brand offering surfing gear	-	-	16/100