Founded Year

2016

Stage

Unattributed VC | Alive

Total Raised

$283.3M

Valuation

$0000 

Last Raised

$184M | 1 yr ago

Revenue

$0000 

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About Castore

Castore provides an e-commerce platform for retailing sports and active clothing. It provides sportswear to athletes belonging to football, cricket, golf, the gym, rugby, running, skiing, tennis, and more. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Manchester, United Kingdom.

Headquarters Location

1 Central Street

Manchester, England, M2 5WR,

United Kingdom

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Research containing Castore

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CB Insights Intelligence Analysts have mentioned Castore in 1 CB Insights research brief, most recently on Jan 31, 2024.

Expert Collections containing Castore

Expert Collections are analyst-curated lists that highlight the companies you need to know in the most important technology spaces.

Castore is included in 3 Expert Collections, including Direct-To-Consumer Brands (Non-Food).

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Direct-To-Consumer Brands (Non-Food)

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Startups selling their own branded products directly to consumers through owned e-commerce channels, rather than relying on department stores or big online marketplaces.

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E-Commerce

11,245 items

Companies that sell goods online (B2C), or enable the selling of goods online via tech solutions (B2B).

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Unicorns- Billion Dollar Startups

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Latest Castore News

Andy Murray's £2m investment shows improvement as new figures are revealed

Mar 22, 2025

Andy Murray's £2m investment shows improvement as new figures are revealed Sir Andy Murray owns Cromlix Hotel which is situated near the town of Dunblane in Scotland Former tennis star Andy Murray (Image: Getty Images) The five-star luxury hotel owned by Sir Andy Murray has managed to significantly reduce its losses during its latest financial year, according to recent figures. Cromlix Hotel, situated near the two-time Wimbledon champion's hometown of Dunblane in Scotland, reported a loss of £369,045 for the year ending 31 March, 2024. This figure is detailed in new accounts filed with Companies House and shows an improvement from the previous year when the hotel reported a loss of £919,572. ‌ Article continues below The last time Cromlix Hotel, which is operated by Cromlix LLP, reported a profit, was in the year ending March 2022, when it achieved £416,442. Cash reserves at the estate, which comprises 15 rooms, increased from £142,943 to £242,535 – a significant decrease from the £1.1m reported in 2022. Net liabilities for the estate also increased over the year, going from £1.4m to £1.8m. Sir Murray purchased Cromlix Hotel for almost £2m back in 2013. Meanwhile, Castore - the UK sportwear brand Murray backed by the likes of Murray - reported a pre-tax loss of £28.8m for the year ending 4 February, 2024. This loss follows a pre-tax profit of £14.6m reported for the previous 12 months. ‌ Despite this, the results also showed a surge in turnover from £115m to £190.3m over the same period. The Manchester-based business incurred exceptional costs of more than £24.4m in the year, pushing it into the red, its latest accounts show. Murray hung up his racquet after the 2024 Paris Olympics and was appointed as Novak Djokovic's coach for the Australian Open which took place in mid-January. --- ‌ Here at the Manchester Evening News, we’re dedicated to bringing you the best Manchester United coverage and analysis. Make sure you don’t miss out on the latest United news by joining our free WhatsApp group. You can get all the breaking news and best analysis sent straight to your phone by clicking here to subscribe. You can also subscribe to our free newsletter service. Click here to be sent all the day’s biggest stories. Article continues below And finally, if you’d rather listen to our expert analysis then make sure to check out our Manchester is Red podcast, featuring The Samuel Luckhurst Show and The Midweek Debate. Our shows are available on all podcast platforms, including Spotify and Apple Podcasts , and you can also watch along on YouTube . Follow Manchester Evening News:

Castore Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • When was Castore founded?

    Castore was founded in 2016.

  • Where is Castore's headquarters?

    Castore's headquarters is located at 1 Central Street, Manchester.

  • What is Castore's latest funding round?

    Castore's latest funding round is Unattributed VC.

  • How much did Castore raise?

    Castore raised a total of $283.3M.

  • Who are the investors of Castore?

    Investors of Castore include The Raine Group, Hanaco Ventures, Felix Capital, BNP Paribas, HSBC UK and 9 more.

  • Who are Castore's competitors?

    Competitors of Castore include Vuori, American Giant, Zymrat, SportPursuit, Sportamore and 7 more.

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