HLRBO, the Brainerd-founded marketplace connecting landowners with hunters seeking private-land access, has closed a $2.5 million round led by Mairs & Power Venture Capital of St. Paul, with participation from angel investors.
HLRBO (Hunting Land Rentals By Owner) has grown into a national platform with leases in all 50 states, 14,000 paying subscribers, 225,000 total users, and 1.7 million acres listed. The company handles listing, discovery, payments, legal agreements, and insurance in one place.
The new capital funds platform growth and a push into technology, including parcel-level mapping, AI-powered land scoring, and a proprietary "cinematic" view that turns 2D property maps into 3D drone flyovers. HLRBO is also expanding its media efforts with a news blog, feature stories, and a printed newspaper for landowners.
The round follows earlier funding from Great North Ventures and Gopher Angels