Let’s Do This is a marketplace for endurance events that lists running, triathlon, cycling and other endurance activities worldwide. Its algorithm personalizes race recommendations using fitness-tracking data, race history and social connections. Founded in 2016 and a Y Combinator alum, the company says it now has more than 5 million users. The startup recently raised a $60 million Series B and plans to use the funding to expand into further verticals in the live events and experiences space. It also plans U.S. expansion via a new Colorado office, growth of its U.K. team and additional social features. Investors and celebrity backers cited in the articles underscore interest in scaling the product beyond traditional race listings. Let’s Do This operates an online marketplace for endurance events, claiming the largest selection with about 30,000 races across distances and disciplines. The platform provides detailed race information and member booking perks, including free cancellation protection. Its recommendation algorithm uses fitness-tracking data, race history and social connections to personalize race suggestions. The company recently formed a partnership with Hearst to power race listings across Runner’s World, Men’s Health and Women’s Health in the U.S. and U.K. Let’s Do This plans to expand its team across its San Francisco and London offices. Financially, the startup has raised a $15 million Series A led by EQT after a $5 million seed round the prior September. Let’s Do This operates an online marketplace for endurance events, from 5K fun runs to Ironman triathlons. The platform lists 30,000 races across the US, UK, and Australasia and claims to be the largest marketplace for endurance events in the world. Members receive key information about races and exclusive booking perks such as free cancellation protection. The company has partnered with Hearst to power race listings across Runner’s World, Men’s Health, and Women’s Health in the US and the UK. Founded by childhood friends Alex Rose and Sam Browne and a Y Combinator alumnus from 2018, the team includes hires from Facebook, Google, Oracle, Deliveroo, and Skyscanner. The startup recently closed a $5 million seed round to support its growth.

Total raised

$80M

Funding rounds

3

Latest round

Series B

Latest activity

Jun 2022