The company was founded in 2015, by Thomas and Philip Beahon, both ex-professional sportsmen. Now providing sportswear worldwide, the company is valued at over £1 billion and supplies a vast range of sports teams including Red Bull Racing, England National Cricket, and a plethora of international football teams.
In 2019, Castore became the official kit partner to Sir Andy Murray, the British tennis champion, who also became a shareholder early within that year. This led to the company becoming the official apparel partner of the Lawn Tennis Association.
In 2021, McLaren Formula One team announced a multi-year deal with Castore to supply their team kit. In the same year, Castore signed another multi-year deal with the Wolverhampton Wanderers to become their new on-field partner.
Co-founder Philip Beahon is a proud alumnus of the university, his brother saying, “it felt like the perfect fit for us to reinforce our support for the grassroots sporting community and the talent pipeline of professional players.”
This contract with Newcastle University shows Castore’s dedication to supporting pre-professional players through working with one of the Top 10 Universities for student sport in the UK. Furthermore, in 2016, Castore received support through Newcastle University’s START UP Foundership programme, which supports early-stage businesses and helps them to grow.
Katy Storie, Newcastle University's Director of Sport stated that ”we are extremely proud of our students achievements in sport and potential for further growth and success - and we feel Castore match this performance direction with their internationally recognised kit and strong brand identity."
Although there has recently been some criticism regarding Castore’s sports kit at Aston Villa, we hope the partnership with the university provides new pathways and connections for Newcastle’s students.
