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Catch Co.

Sells fishing gear, apparel, and subscriptions

Overview

Catch Co. designs and sells fishing gear, accessories, and apparel through its own online store and partner retailers. It builds and curates multiple fishing brands and offers subscription services and exclusive collaborations. The products cover items anglers need, from rods and lures to clothing, distributed via direct-to-consumer channels, retail partnerships, and membership programs that include shipments and members-only drops. The company differentiates itself by using its deep knowledge of the fishing community to create branded lines and limited-edition items, complemented by a community-focused shopping experience with content and education. Its goal is to help people enjoy fishing by providing practical, high-quality gear and a personalized, engaging ecosystem for anglers.

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About Catch Co.

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Why Catch Co. is rated
C
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated D+ on Differentiation

Industries

Consumer SoftwareConsumer Goods

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$49.9M

Headquarters

Chicago, IL

Founded

2012

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What believers are saying

  • Catch Co. launched the 2026 Fishmas Advent Calendar, showing continued product innovation.
  • Amazon listed Mystery Tackle Box kits in November 2026, confirming active demand.
  • Walmart-exclusive holiday packaging broadens reach beyond direct-to-consumer anglers and reduces acquisition costs.

What critics are saying

  • Gordon Brothers bought Catch Co.'s assets in March 2024, signaling severe prior distress.
  • Retail dependence exposes Catch Co. to shelf resets, margin pressure, and platform ranking losses.
  • Mystery Tackle Box relevance erodes fast; a subscription collapse would erase the business.

What makes Catch Co. unique

  • Mystery Tackle Box still anchors Catch Co.'s branded subscription flywheel in 2026.
  • Gordon Brothers' 2024 asset purchase preserved Catch Co.'s brands, inventory, and operations.
  • Walmart and Amazon listings keep Catch Co. products visible across mass retail channels.

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Funding

Total Funding

$49.9M

Below

Industry Average

Funded Over

6 Rounds

Series B funding is typically for startups that have proven their business model and need more funding to expand rapidly—often by entering new markets or adding more products. Investors are usually venture capital firms that specialize in later-stage investments.
Series B Funding Comparison
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Industry standards

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Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

-6%

1 year growth

-12%

2 year growth

-12%
SGB Media
Apr 4th, 2024
Gordon Brothers Acquires Catch Co. Assets

Gordon Brothers completed the acquisition of all the assets of Catch Co., a portfolio of fishing brands that generated nearly $300 million in revenue since the company was founded in 2012 with its Mystery Tackle Box.

SGB Media
Apr 3rd, 2024
Gordon Brothers Acquires Catch Co. Assets

Gordon Brothers acquires Catch Co. assets.

Angling International
Mar 22nd, 2022
Catch Co partners with Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc

Fishing brand, content and e-commerce platform Catch Co. has partnered with Dick’s Sporting Goods on a unique tackle offer.

Yahoo Finance
Jan 26th, 2022
Catchco hired Lisa Kempa as Chief Financial Officer on Jan 26th 22'.

Catch Co., a leading digitally native vertical fishing brand, content, and commerce platform, today announced the appointment of two new executives to the C-Suite, including Lisa Kempa to Chief Financial Officer and Elles Skony to Chief People Officer.

BassResource
Jan 17th, 2022
Apex Outdoor Sales partners with Catchco

Apex Outdoor Sales, an independent sales agency specializing in outdoor pursuits, announces a new partnership with Catch Co.

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