Finance
Peloton CEO: Strength Training, Wellness Will Be Key to Brand’s Growth
Peter Stern identified strength training, wellness content and AI as key priorities as Peloton evolves its post-pandemic strategy.
Blk Box Hits $36M in Revenue, Eyes More Growth Amid Strength Equipment Surge
Strength equipment maker Blk Box reported record FY2025 revenue of £27 million ($36M), up 35%, as the brand targets $100M within five years.
ClassPass Parent Co. Playlist To Merge With EGYM in $7.5B Deal
EGYM and Playlist have merged in a mega deal valuing the combined company at $7.5 billion, with $785 million in fresh funding.
Investors Are Pouring Money Into Wellness Startups, Especially Wearables
Fitness and wellness climbed to the third-most funded digital health category in 2025, fueled by investor demand for measurable health data.
Fitness World Canada Eyes Major Expansion, Franchising After $50M Investment
Low-price gym operator Fitness World Canada is pouring $50 million into accelerating its growth, including its first-ever franchise program.
Amped Fitness Gets Investment From Princeton Equity Group, Eyes More Expansion
The low-price gym brand, which counts 35 locations in the southeast and southwest, will look to enter new U.S. markets, focusing on "concentrated metro" areas.
Hapana Raises Another $7M To Fuel Global Growth, Next-Gen Software
Hapana has raised over $24 million in the past two years as it eyes continued global expansion and new boutique fitness software upgrades.
Strava Advances IPO Plans, Per Report
Strava has confidentially filed for an IPO, hired Goldman Sachs and could go public as soon as this spring, according to a report.
The Surging Femtech Sector Is Racing Toward a $267B Future
With the femtech market projected to hit $267 billion by 2035, menopause care, wearables and fitness partnerships are reshaping women’s health.
Harry Kane Invests in Nutrition Tech Company FoodHealth Co.
The England captain is backing FoodHealth Co. as it scales its FoodHealth Score across major grocery retailers, underscoring a growing athlete interest in wellness.
