What is Catch&Release?
Founded in 2015, Catch&Release operates at the intersection of creative production and legal compliance. The company provides a sophisticated platform that enables creative teams to discover, track, and license existing visual content for commercial campaigns. By automating the complex process of identifying copyright owners and negotiating usage rights, Catch&Release allows brands to maximize their creative output while significantly reducing the time and budget typically associated with traditional content acquisition. This enterprise-grade solution serves as a critical bridge between content creators and global brands, effectively digitizing the workflow of rights management in an increasingly content-heavy advertising environment.
How much funding has Catch&Release raised?
Catch&Release has raised a total of $8.8M across 1 funding round:
Series A
$8.8M
Series A (2023): $8.8M with participation from Stagwell Global, Accel, HarbourVest, Cervin Ventures, and Astia
Key Investors in Catch&Release
Stagwell Global
Stagwell Inc. is a global marketing and communications network that provides digital transformation, advertising, media, research, and public relations services to brands worldwide.
Accel
Accel is a global venture capital firm that partners with exceptional teams from the inception of their ideas through all phases of private company growth.
HarbourVest
HarbourVest Partners provides clients with private markets investment solutions through fund investing, secondary, and direct co-investments, as well as commingled funds.
What's next for Catch&Release?
With the support of its latest capital injection, Catch&Release is poised to scale its enterprise operations and enhance its algorithmic search capabilities. The company is expected to focus on expanding its footprint within the global marketing ecosystem, leveraging its recent backing to integrate deeper data analytics into its licensing engine. As the demand for authentic, high-quality visual assets continues to rise, Catch&Release is strategically positioned to become the industry standard for rights-cleared content, potentially exploring new verticals in digital media and automated compliance tools to maintain its competitive edge in the enterprise software market.
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