About Us

Starting its journey in 2009, XCULT Ltd. has grown from an ambitious idea into a well-known name in the climbing industry. Today, our climbing holds and volumes are used in more than 50 countries worldwide, supporting climbers at every level — from home walls and local gyms to international competitions and World Cup walls.

At XCULT, every hold and volume we create is shaped by our vision for modern indoor climbing: a winning combination of aesthetics, perfect friction, and durability. Our mission is simple: to be the backbone of climbing gyms worldwide by designing and producing high-quality climbing holds and volumes that route setters trust and climbers love.

XCULT was founded by Iliyan Mihaylov and Daniel Dudev, bringing together creativity, climbing experience, and a commitment to innovation. Iliyan — sculptor, artist, climber, and innovator — has been redefining the art of climbing hold design for over 25 years. His distinctive style, reflected in recognizable shapes, clean design and functionality, has become an essential part of XCULT’s identity. Daniel’s entrepreneurial mindset, dedication, and long-term vision have played a key role in shaping XCULT into an international brand.

With our own production facilities, XCULT has complete independence in manufacturing and development. This allows us to continuously experiment with new technologies and materials while maintaining uncompromising quality standards and reliable production timelines.

XCULT is more than its products. It is a community built on strong partnerships and a shared commitment to advancing the sport worldwide. We are proud to work alongside partners, distributors, route setters, climbing gyms, and athletes who trust our vision and help us push climbing forward.

As an officially recognized IFSC Gold brand, we continue to challenge ourselves, evolve, and help shape the future of climbing.

Why XCULT
 
• Aesthetic design, perfect friction and durability
• In-house production and quality control
• Continuous innovation in holds and volumes
• Officially recognized as an IFSC Gold brand
• Trusted by climbing gyms in over 50 countries

Iliyan Mihaylov Co-Founder / Shaper

Daniel Dudev Co-Founder