Letter from AGA founder: GLAMPING INVESTMENT CONNECTION 2022 BY RUBEN MARTINEZ
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he climate for raising capital in the Glamping space has changed significantly since the industry’s pandemic boom, but across the board glamping operators are still facing unique challenges in finding adequate funding for their projects. This was the inspiration for the Glamping Investment Connection 2022, which we are excited to announce will be taking place at The Glamping Show USA in October. We wanted to create a space specifically for glamping operators and active capital providers to connect directly with each other and to eliminate some of the mystery that comes with raising capital in the industry. Oftentimes, the challenges operators face in launching their business - like permitting, finding off-grid solutions, and legal classifications - can be confusing to capital providers who are newer to the industry and are use to other traditional operational norms and timelines. The amount of perceived risk is a hurdle most glamping operators must overcome in their quest to raise capital - which is why connecting with investors familiar with the industry is so crucial at this particular stage.
“Over the past several years the number of investment vehicles, banks, family offices, real estate groups and inventory financing programs across the glamping space have increased at unprecedented levels.” Over the past several years the number of investment vehicles, banks, family offices, real estate groups and inventory financing programs across the glamping space have increased at unprecedented levels. These providers understand the unique challenges that come with launching or expanding a glamping operation, and have the foresight and industry knowledge to invest confidently. The Investment Connection will take place on October 3rd at The Glamping Show USA and will give AGA members an opportunity to present their business to a room full of active capital
providers. As a whole the event will serve as a space for connection, community, and support for those that are actively raising capital and those that are looking for a path forward with their business. Six applicants will be chosen to pitch their idea in front of a panel and a room of capital providers. We know the challenges that come with raising capital for a glamping project, and even though these unique challenges will never disappear, the goal of this event is to make those challenges easier to navigate. For more information on the event please visit the Glamping Show or the AGA website to learn more. For more info please contact: https://americanglampingassociation.net/ info@americanglampingassociation.net
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