Fairway Bikes, a Seattle-area startup, has secured $1.25 million in seed funding to boost the development of its innovative electric bike designed specifically for golfers. Launched last year, the company rolled out a unique 3-wheeled golf e-bike aimed at speeding up the pace of play while offering golfers a fun way to get some exercise on the course.
The e-bike bridges the gap between traditional motorized golf carts and manual pull carts, offering a fresh alternative for golfers. Currently, Fairway Bikes has partnered with three golf courses in Washington state—Suncadia Resort, Bear Creek Country Club, and Twin Lakes Golf & Country Club—that provide the bikes to golfers.
With interest from over 50 golf courses, the recent funding will accelerate production, according to CEO Alex Wunderlich. Founded in 2021 by tech veteran Jim Billmaier, who has previously worked with Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, Fairway Bikes is making waves in the golfing community.
The company also welcomed Ty Collins, co-founder of Rad Power Bikes, as an advisor. Collins praised the bike’s thoughtful design, emphasizing that it’s more than just a typical e-bike with a golf bag rack—it’s purpose-built for golfers.
Fairway Bikes joins a growing market of innovative transportation devices for golfers, alongside products like the GolfBoard and the Finn Cycle. With a rising number of golfers and a focus on improving the pace of play, Fairway Bikes is well-positioned for growth.
The startup’s investors include Andrew Weber, CEO of Grayl, and Brad Griffith, founder of GameTime. Additionally, Scott McNealy, founder of Sun Microsystems, serves as an advisor
