Catapult has acquired Perch, marking a significant step forward in strength and sports performance technology. This strategic move enables deeper integration of Perch’s weight-room monitoring platform into Catapult’s elite athlete and team analytics ecosystem, extending reach and innovation.
Acquisition Overview
On 4 June 2025, Perch announced its acquisition by Catapult. This milestone reinforces the brand’s evolution from a prototype-driven solution into a fully integrated platform trusted by top-tier coaches and athletes, now poised for global expansion.
Strategic Rationale
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Aligned Missions — Perch and Catapult share a goal: elevating athlete performance through data-informed coaching, making this integration a natural progression.
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Accelerated Innovation — With Catapult's resources, Perch will scale its velocity‑based training (VBT) and performance analytics faster, bringing enhanced capabilities to more teams.
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Maintained Excellence — Co‑founder and CEO Jacob Rothman affirms Perch’s product and support will remain intact, with improved breadth and depth of service
Impact and Future Outlook
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Wider adoption potential as Perch is embedded within Catapult’s elite customer base, ranging from high school athletics to professional teams.
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Enhanced athlete support, leveraging non‑wearable camera systems offering real‑time metrics in weight-room settings.
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Sustained focus on user needs, preserving Perch’s responsive product development culture and trusted customer service.