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The fitness startup sector includes players in corporate wellness and companies targeting niche demographics. Wellhub has secured $605M for its employee benefits platform, while Vivo focuses on fitness programs for seniors.

The industry also features established social fitness apps like Strava and platforms for outdoor enthusiasts such as AllTrails.

Below is our list of 100 Fitness startups worth keeping an eye on.

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Strava builds a social fitness app for athletes to track their runs, rides, and other workouts. The platform is well-regarded for its community features, which allow users to share activities and compete on popular routes.

HeadquartersSan Francisco, California, United States
Year Founded2009
FoundersMark Gainey, Mark Shaw, Michael Horvath
Funding Amount$151.9M
Startup SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusDebt Financing
Top InvestorsSequoia Capital, TCV, Jackson Square Ventures, Employee Stock Option Fund, Dragoneer Investment Group

Vivo runs an interactive online fitness program designed specifically for older adults to stay active and connected. Their platform features live, small-group classes led by expert trainers that focus on improving strength, balance, and mobility.

HeadquartersAtlanta, Georgia, United States
Year Founded2019
FoundersEric Levitan
Funding Amount$1.1M
Startup SizeFounding Team (1-10)
Last Funding StatusSeed
Top InvestorsTechstars

Eternal builds a digital health club for people passionate about staying active. The platform provides members with world-class coaching, personalized programming, and a supportive community.

HeadquartersSan Francisco, California, United States
Year Founded2024
FoundersAlex Mather
Funding Amount$13M
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusSeed
Top InvestorsLightspeed Venture Partners, NEXT VENTŪRES, Courtside Ventures, Treble

Wellhub created a corporate wellness platform that gives employees flexible access to thousands of gyms, fitness studios, and wellness apps. Their all-in-one subscription helps companies support employee well-being by offering a wide variety of physical and mental health options.

HeadquartersNew York, New York, United States
Year Founded2012
FoundersCesar Carvalho, Joao Barbosa
Funding Amount$605M
Startup SizeMajor Organization (1,001-5,000)
Last Funding StatusSeries F
Top InvestorsGeneral Atlantic, Neuberger Berman, Atomico, SoftBank Vision Fund, Valor Capital Group

AllTrails develops a leading outdoor recreation app used by millions to discover and navigate trails. The platform offers hand-curated trail maps alongside crowdsourced photos and reviews for activities like hiking, biking, and running.

HeadquartersSan Francisco, California, United States
Year Founded2010
FoundersJeremy Cotter, Russell Cook
Funding Amount$152.6M
Startup SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusPrivate Equity
Top Investors500 Global, Permira, AngelPad, 2020 Ventures, Great Oaks Venture Capital

The American Heart Association fights heart disease and stroke as the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary health organization. They accomplish this by funding critical cardiovascular medical research and educating the public on healthier living.

HeadquartersDallas, Texas, United States
Year Founded1924
FoundersStefan Kiesz
Funding Amount$4.6M
Startup SizeMajor Organization (1,001-5,000)
Last Funding StatusGrant
Top InvestorsStupski Foundation, AmeriCorps Public Allies, UnitedHealthcare, CVSPharmacy, City Furniture

Availity operates one of the nation's largest real-time health information networks, connecting healthcare providers with payers. Their platform allows professionals to exchange clinical, financial, and administrative data to streamline workflows and reduce administrative burdens.

HeadquartersJacksonville, Florida, United States
Year Founded2001
FoundersJulie Klapstein, Russ Thomas
Funding Amount$200M
Startup SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusSecondary Market
Top InvestorsNovo Holdings, Francisco Partners

Playbook builds a platform that allows fitness creators, trainers, and athletes to launch their own mobile app. Their service helps these professionals build a subscription business and monetize their content directly with their audience.

HeadquartersNew York, New York, United States
Year Founded2017
FoundersJeff Krahel, Kasper Odegaard, Mike Radoor
Funding Amount$19.3M
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusSeries A
Top InvestorsHeadline, Abstract, FJ Labs, Everywhere Ventures, UpHonest Capital

[solidcore] offers a high-intensity, low-impact workout on a proprietary resistance machine. Their method uses slow and controlled movements to target slow-twitch muscle fibers, effectively building long and lean muscle.

HeadquartersWashington, District of Columbia, United States
Year Founded2013
FoundersAnne Mahlum
Funding Amount$325M
Startup SizeMajor Organization (1,001-5,000)
Last Funding StatusDebt Financing
Top InvestorsVMG Partners, Kohlberg & Company, Peterson Partners

Lumen created a handheld device that analyzes metabolism by measuring the CO2 in a user's breath. The accompanying app provides personalized nutrition and lifestyle recommendations to help people lose weight and increase their energy levels.

HeadquartersTel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel
Year Founded2014
FoundersAvi Smila, Daniel Tal, Dror Ceder, Merav Mor, Michal Mor
Funding Amount$79.3M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusSeries B
Top InvestorsGoogle for Startups, Pitango VC, Global Brain Corporation, Kli Capital, RiverPark Ventures

90 Additional Fitness Startups Worth Following

Our top picks are just a small part of the story. Across the industry, founders have raised billions of dollars to build new tools for health and wellness.

You'll find a mix of young companies and established players, working on everything from AI to apparel. Below is a look at the other 90 startups that are shaping the future of fitness.

StartupMain IndustryYear FoundedAmount RaisedLast Funding Round
WHOOP logo WHOOPAnalytics2012$404.8MSeries F
iFit logo iFitHardware2013$200MPrivate Equity
BetterNight logo BetterNightSports1995$52.6MSeries C
Roam Robotics logo Roam RoboticsSports2012$12.2MVenture Round
Gymshark logo GymsharkFashion2012£200MPrivate Equity
Berry Street logo Berry StreetSports2023$59.2MSeries B
Vagaro logo VagaroFashion2009$163MPrivate Equity
Supply6 logo Supply6Sports2019$2.3MSeed
RingConn logo RingConnHardware2021$5.1MProduct Crowdfunding
Equip Health logo Equip HealthSports2019$163.8MVenture Round
Hello Heart logo Hello HeartSports2013$138.2MSeries D
PushPress logo PushPressEnterprise2013$31.5MSeries B
David logo DavidSports2023$85MSeries A
Bold logo BoldSports2020$27MSeries A
Alltech logo AlltechAgTech1980$623.4MGrant
Evernow logo EvernowSports2019$28.5MSeries A
Nourish Ingredients logo Nourish IngredientsSports2019$43.5MGrant
Fitbod logo FitbodRetail2015$4.7MSeries B
Real Madrid C.F. logo Real Madrid C.F.Sports1902$945MDebt Financing
Outdoor Voices logo Outdoor VoicesFashion2013$64.4MVenture Round
Ultrahuman logo UltrahumanBiotech2019$60.1MSeries B
GRIND logo GRINDSports2020$1.2MUndisclosed
Aduro logo AduroSecurity2007$27.1MVenture Round
EGYM logo EGYMSports2011$609.2MSeries G
Waltz Health logo Waltz HealthSports2021$55.5MUndisclosed
Hyperice logo HypericeSports2011$147.8MDebt Financing
FloSports logo FloSportsMarketing2006$79.4MSeries C
SpectrumAi logo SpectrumAiSports2021$29MSeries A
Foodsmart logo FoodsmartSports2010$314.8MPrivate Equity
ClassPass logo ClassPassMedia2011$549.2MSeries E
arketa logo arketaSports2020$22.7MSeries A
Noom logo NoomSports2008$658.9MSeries F
The Picklr logo The PicklrSports2021$9MVenture Round
Reframe logo ReframeMedia2018$27.4MVenture Round
HidrateSpark logo HidrateSparkHardware2014$11.3MSeed
CarePredict logo CarePredictAI2013$48.7MSeries A
Simple logo SimpleMedia2018$40MSeries B
Vi Labs logo Vi LabsAI2016$147MUndisclosed
PureGym logo PureGymSports2009£455.3MDebt Financing
HealthifyMe logo HealthifyMeMedia2012$150.1MSeries D
Nourished logo NourishedManufacturing2019£11.1MVenture Round
Kitman Labs logo Kitman LabsAnalytics2012$76.5MSeries C
Urban Sports Club logo Urban Sports ClubSports2012$175MVenture Round
Terra API logo Terra APISports2021$2.8MSeed
FlexifyMe logo FlexifyMeSports2021$4.8MSeed
Healthkart logo HealthkartFood2011$349MSecondary Market
STEPN logo STEPNMedia2021$5MSeed
OZiva logo OZivaFood2016$17MSeries B
2070 Health logo 2070 HealthSports2023$30MSeed
KinetikIQ logo KinetikIQAI2021€1MPre-Seed
Liva Healthcare logo Liva HealthcareMedia2014$43.5MVenture Round
Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance logo Gavi, the Vaccine AllianceSports2000€1BDebt Financing
Loop logo LoopSports2019$39.3MSeries B
BetterMe logo BetterMeSports2017Series A
Maurten logo MaurtenSports2015€20MVenture Round
Hapana logo HapanaSaaS2012$17.3MSeries A
Push30 logo Push30Sports2019$4.1MSeries A
Cardisio logo CardisioAI2016€9.7MGrant
GoJoe logo GoJoeSports2018$6.3MVenture Round
Boohee logo BooheeSports2008$41.3MSeries D
GymBeam logo GymBeamRetail2014$6MSeries A
Danu logo DanuSports2017$3.5MSeries A
Fully Ecosystem logo Fully EcosystemSports2019R$200MCorporate Round
Xercise4less logo Xercise4lessSports2009£76.6MVenture Round
Ossur logo OssurSports1971€710.3kGrant
Forus logo ForusFashion2010$17MVenture Round
NeuronUP logo NeuronUPSports2011$10MVenture Round
Fitify logo FitifySports2019$2.5MSeed
Eholo logo EholoSports2020$450kSeed
Trak logo TrakMedia2020€1.5MSeed
Sense Arena logo Sense ArenaSports2017$5.5MVenture Round
Galventa logo GalventaBiotech2018CHF2.8MSeed
mySofie logo mySofieSports2017€4.2MSeries A
HackMotion logo HackMotionHardware2016€7kPre-Seed
KMINA® logo KMINA®Sports2016€4.5MVenture Round
Nolt logo NoltSports€1MSeed
Kairos Sports Tech logo Kairos Sports TechSports2018£2MDebt Financing
Sonup logo SonupSports2019€3MSeed
Fit&Beat logo Fit&BeatCrypto2018$25MPrivate Equity
Zana Technologies GmbH logo Zana Technologies GmbHAI2017€400.6kSeed
Mode Sensors logo Mode SensorsSports2016€2.5MGrant
Ecovelo logo EcoveloSports2013€2MVenture Round
Grow Food logo Grow FoodSports2015$5MVenture Round
Runeasi logo RuneasiSports2020€566.7kGrant
Learning To Sleep logo Learning To SleepSports2010$2.5MVenture Round
PunchLab logo PunchLabSports2019€1.1MSeed
ESX logo ESXSports2017€2MVenture Round
Balanced logo BalancedMedia€225kSeed
Kilogram logo KilogramSports2022€150kPre-Seed
Hobit logo HobitEducation2020$200kSeed

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