News, Media & Spotlights
February Headlines Spotlight
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Apollo Global Management, Inc. Management announced a strategic minority investment in GoodLife Fitness, valuing Canada’s largest fitness operator at ~C$2B (≈US$1.45B).
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Digital health platform Hims & Hers acquired Australian telehealth platform Eucalyptus for $1.15B.
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Midi Health hits $1B valuation after a $100M Series D round.
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Psychiatric care provider Talkiatry raised $210M in a Series D round led by Perceptive Advisors.
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Korea’s GravityLabs raises $17M to accelerate US market push.
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Personal training franchise Alloy Personal Training landed an investment from CapitalSpring.
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UAE-based metabolic health company Metabolic landed financing from RAKBANK.
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German fitness operator LifeFit Group acquired 21 Cologne-area clubs from Just Fit.
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Interactive Strength, operator of FORME, CLMBR, and Wattbike brands, acquired gamified rowing company Ergatta.
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China’s Tencent acquired a 35% stake in cancer diagnostics brand Insighta from Prenetics, operator of longevity brand IM8.
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Interactive Strength acquires Ergatta, eyes gaming tech rollout.
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Planet Fitness announced a new franchise development agreement with Impulso Gym to expand its presence in Mexico, opening new clubs in Tijuana and Mexicali.
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Virgin Active unveils South Africa’s first social wellness club in Cape Town.
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Anytime Fitness launches Australia’s first airport gym, redefining convenience fitness.
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Snap Fitness unveils luxe 24/7 gym concept in London.
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LeisureLabs launches sister company Connect, to tackle fragmented digital systems across the fitness, leisure and wellness industry.
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Hyrox Youngstars, a racing format designed for younger athletes, has launched to engage the next generation.
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Flex Partners with Equinox, the luxury fitness and lifestyle brand, to bring HSA and FSA spending to members through a seamless, elevated experience across all clubs.
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Nike Strength signs equipment deal with Everlast Gyms in UK, Ireland.
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Everyone Active and EGYM partner to launch first Smart Strength facility.
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Jeff Zwiefel departs Life Time, closing a 27-Year chapter.
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Matrix Fitness and Seca announce strategic partnership to develop medical-grade, insight-driven training experiences
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Tony de Leede's Wellness Solutions Group goes into voluntary liquidation.
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Edinburgh Leisure targets corporate members with EGYM Hussle collaboration.
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Hugh Jackman is the new global ambassador for green supplement brand AG1.
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Simone Biles becomes global wellness ambassador for Mandarin Oriental.
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