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Decathlon Capital Partners invests in collectibles creator Youtooz

The investment's proceeds will support Youtooz in its launch of new product lines, expanded distribution and new partnerships.

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  • Since it was launched in 2019, Youtooz has released more than 500 limited-edition figures based on the heroes and role models of the internet
  • The company is led by founder and CEO Austin Long
  • Decathlon Capital Partners provides growth capital for companies seeking alternatives to traditional equity investment

Youtooz, a Vancouver-based consumer product company specializing in collectibles, has secured growth financing from Decathlon Capital Partners. No financial terms were disclosed.

Since it was launched in 2019, Youtooz has released more than 500 limited-edition figures based on the heroes and role models of the internet — memes, musical artists, content creators and more. The company is led by founder and CEO Austin Long.

The investment’s proceeds will support Youtooz in its launch of new product lines, expanded distribution and new partnerships.

On the deal, John Borchers, a managing director of Decathlon, said in a statement, “The founders of Youtooz are driven by a vision, and they have demonstrated the management skills to bring their vision to reality. Youtooz has built a strong base and is well on its way to becoming the leading company in the licensed-products sector.”

Based in Palo Alto, California and Park City, Utah, Decathlon Capital Partners provides growth capital for companies seeking alternatives to traditional equity investment.