Adventure travel is a $683B market. The best guides are invisible. We're changing that.
ZeroCrowds is a curated adventure travel marketplace where world-class hosts lead small-group adventures and influencer co-hosts bring matched audiences at near-zero CAC.
The problem
Adventure travel is split between two broken models.
Mass platforms commoditize guides. Airbnb Experiences, GetYourGuide, and Viator treat guides as interchangeable listings. They optimize for volume, flood destinations with tourists, and force guides to compete on price. The world's best guides refuse to list.
The best guides are invisible. World champions and lifelong professionals run their businesses through Instagram DMs, WhatsApp groups, and word of mouth. They have no marketplace that treats them as the product.
No one serves the influencer-athlete. Athletes and creators with engaged adventure communities have no way to turn that audience into real-world experiences. Brand deals feel forced. The opportunity is untapped.
The solution
ZeroCrowds is a curated marketplace built on three structural advantages:
Host-first model
The guide is the product. Every page, every interaction, every marketing touchpoint leads with the host. This attracts world-class talent that mass platforms can't sign. Our roster includes three world champions.
Co-host channel
Influencer-athletes bring their communities to co-hosted adventures. This creates a near-zero CAC acquisition channel: the co-host's audience is pre-qualified, engaged, and matched to the activity.
Small groups by design
Groups of 6-8 travelers, always. Small groups drive higher satisfaction (30% repeat rate), enable premium pricing (€1,000 average booking), and reduce environmental impact.
Traction
- 12+
- Hosts
- 3 world champions
- 16+
- Adventures
- ~€1,000
- Avg Booking
- 30%
- Return Rate
- 6-8
- Max Group
- 48%
- CIS Travelers
Business model
ZeroCrowds earns a commission on every booking. The model is capital-efficient:
- No inventory risk — hosts own their adventures
- Low CAC via co-host channel — influencer audiences are pre-qualified
- High retention — 30% repeat rate reduces acquisition dependence
- Premium pricing — €1,000 average booking, justified by host caliber
- Scalable supply — host onboarding supported by smart tools
Technology
Three AI systems create our technology moat:
CrowdMatch AI
Analyzes co-host audience demographics and engagement patterns to match influencers with hosts and travelers with adventures.
Host-influencer-traveler matching
Tour Packaging AI
Helps hosts package, price, and structure their adventures competitively. Analyzes comparable offerings and market positioning.
Adventure structuring and pricing
Copywriting AI
Generates tour descriptions, host bios, and marketing content that maintains brand voice and drives conversion.
Description and content generation
Competitive landscape
| ZeroCrowds | 57hours | Much Better Adventures | Airbnb Experiences | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guide caliber | World champions + experts | Expert local guides | Curated guides | Variable |
| Group size | 6-8, enforced | Small groups | Small groups | Variable |
| Co-host model | Yes (differentiator) | No | No | No |
| Avg booking | ~€1,000 | ~€500-2,000 | ~€500-1,500 | ~€50-200 |
| Host relationship | Host is the product | Guide is featured | Guide is provider | Guide is listing |
Let's talk.
We're looking for investors who understand that the best businesses are built around quality, not volume. ZeroCrowds is early-stage, well-validated, and ready to scale.
hello@zerocrowds.com