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Hest

Consumer Goods & Retail
United States United States, Seattle
Founded 2018 · 1-10 employees

About Hest

Hest is a Seattle-based company that designs and manufactures premium sleeping gear for outdoor enthusiasts, focusing on comfortable, portable sleep solutions for camping and travel. Founded in 2019 by Aaron Ambuske, the company integrates innovative design and materials to bring home-like comfort to outdoor sleeping experiences.

Latest Funding

Series A
$2.7M

Announced 2025-10-01

Buying Signals

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Spend Intent

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Expansion

Support future growth opportunities in premium outdoor sleeping gear market through product line and partnerships

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1 open role · capital meeting headcount

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Operational scaling

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Operations
1
Employees
1-10
Founded
2018
HQ
Seattle
Industry
Consumer Goods & Retail
Tags
Consumer Goods Outdoor Activities
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Hest expanded its product offerings with 24 new products launched in 2024 and continued product innovation in 2025, including collaborations such as with Rivian for vehicle-specific camping gear.

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