onX Maps of Missoula Receives Funding for Continued Growth and Jobs

Missoula-based onX Maps is already on a growth tear that's making it the go-to map source for hunters, off-roaders, and other outdoor enthusiasts. 

That pace is likely to accelerate with news this week the company has secured $87.4 million in funding for continued expansion and continuing its commitment to protecting public lands and creating more jobs.  

onX was started in Missoula in 2009, initially providing hunters with better maps to identify land boundaries in the field. More recently, that's expanded to three targeted projects, onX Hunt, onX Offroad, and onX Backcountry. The apps now cover 852 million acres of public land, 550,000 miles of motorized trails, 10,000 hikes, and routes as well as 60,000 campgrounds and cabins. 

2018 Funding Started a Growth Spurt

All of those features were possible because of the initial round of "Series A" funding in 2018, fuel which helped the company see a tenfold growth in revenue over the past 4-years. But the real story is the rapid expansion of the company's workforce. The team grew by 300% during that time, hiring five times as many engineers to keep growing onX maps and databases. 

onX acquired Outdoor Project and the Adventure Project, giving it access to even more maps and info for National Parks, hiking, trail running, and mountain biking. 

The new "Series B" round of funding is expected to have a major impact on the company's operations in Missoula and Bozeman, as well as fueling the company's efforts to 

“It’s this combination that fuels our impressive customer traction," Laura Orvidas, onX CEO said in a statement. "This investment positions us to expand our offerings even further and continue changing the way outdoor enthusiasts experience the world around them.”

onX Maps also plans to continue helping to build and restore 150 miles of trails, and preserve access to 150,000 acres of public land by the end of next year. 

The company is currently hiring positions in engineering, product design, and other departments, with a number of those jobs in Montana, but also with a remote work option.