Perch
Perch is a Cambridge, Massachusetts-based sports technology company that uses 3D computer vision and machine learning to track athlete strength training in the weight room. Founded in 2016 by three MIT athletes (Jacob Rothman, Jordan Lucier, and Nate Rodman), Perch's rack-mounted camera and tablet system provides automated, hardware-free tracking of barbell speed, bar path, power output, jumps, and bodyweight movements without requiring wearable sensors. The platform supports velocity-based training (VBT) programs and serves NCAA and professional teams across football, basketball, and other sports including the New England Patriots, Pittsburgh Steelers, Baylor Bears men's basketball, and the North Carolina Tar Heels. In June 2025 Perch was acquired by ASX-listed athlete performance company Catapult Group International for an enterprise value of approximately US$18 million plus an earn-out of up to US$10 million.
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Overview
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Founded
2016
Employees
11–50
Total Funding
$4M
1 rounds
Funding
Total raised $4M across 1 rounds
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Last updated 06-25-2026
Latest Round
Type
Seed / Series A
Date
2021
Amount
$4M
Valuation
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Competitors
Competitor list is illustrative and may be incomplete, stale, or erroneous.
GymAware
Australian-based velocity-based training (VBT) device maker (Kinetic Performance Technology) using a tethered linear position transducer for barbell tracking; long-standing market incumbent in elite strength rooms.
Output Sports
Irish sports-tech startup providing wearable IMU-based velocity, jump, and rep-counting analytics for strength and conditioning coaches.
Vitruve
Spain-based maker of an encoder-based velocity-based training device and accompanying coaching app used by college and pro programs.
Hawkin Dynamics
Maine-based force-plate analytics company providing wireless dual force plates and software for neuromuscular performance assessment in collegiate and pro athletics.
VALD Performance
Australian human-measurement technology company (ForceDecks, NordBord, DynaMo) widely used across elite sports for strength, force, and movement assessment.
EGYM
Munich-based connected strength training company offering smart resistance machines and software for commercial gyms and corporate wellness; broader fitness positioning than Perch's elite-team focus.
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