Rec Technologies

Rec Technologies is a software company that provides a modern, mobile-first platform for local Parks & Recreation departments. Founded in 2022 by former Uber employees Birju Kadakia and Rachel Williams, the company aims to modernize the public recreation industry. The founders' experience in transforming urban transportation and delivery at Uber inspired them to tackle the outdated systems used for community recreation.

The company's primary clients are municipal and city Parks & Rec departments across the United States. Rec Technologies offers a comprehensive suite of tools to manage program registrations, facility reservations, class and event scheduling, and instructor management. Its platform features AI-powered reporting, mobile-first design for residents, and tools for marketing and promotion to increase community engagement. The business model is centered on providing this software-as-a-service to municipalities, replacing what are often described as clunky, outdated administrative tools and paper-based processes. While some clients have noted the service costs significantly more than legacy vendors, they justify the investment with the platform's ability to improve the user experience and provide better financial reporting.

The platform serves as a one-stop-shop for parks staff and a user-friendly portal for residents, which has been shown to increase mobile registration rates and overall participation. Rec Technologies launched out of stealth in March 2024 with $6.2M in seed funding and has since raised a total of $18 million to expand its services. The company is headquartered in San Francisco and partners with over 50 communities across the U.S.

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