Castore was set up by brothers Phil and Tom Beahon after they quit their jobs as athletes
Castore's distinctive logo is fast becoming one of the most recognised around the globe thanks to its plethora of sponsorship deals across the sporting world.
Speaking about his decision to sign a professional contract with the Super Whites on his 17th birthday, Tom told BusinessLive: "You progress through the age ranks, and you start to realise that this could be a bit more than just enjoyment. "It was a shock being thrust into a world where it's incredibly results driven, incredibly competitive.
Tom played right up until the age of 24, when he retired from the game after snapping his groin, moving back to the UK shortly after. At the same time, Tom worked in a leveraged finance team at Lloyds looking at "slightly bigger deals".Castore is born The brothers launched the business in August 2016 with a £25,000 loan from their parents, who both remortgaged their homes.The pair secured a first round of investment of £750,000 from individuals including none other than Tom Singh, the founder of high street chain New Look, as well as Arnaud Massenet, founder of fashion portal Net-a-Porter.
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