Fitness – Scoopearth: Leading platform for startups & business news https://www.scoopearth.com Embrace the World of Start-ups, Technology, Business, Finance and Economy Tue, 28 Jan 2025 18:04:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://www.scoopearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cropped-favicon-sc-96x96.png Fitness – Scoopearth: Leading platform for startups & business news https://www.scoopearth.com 32 32 Fitness tech startup Cult Fit crossed revenue of Rs 927 crore with a loss of Rs 535 crore in FY24 https://www.scoopearth.com/fitness-tech-startup-cult-fit-crossed-revenue-of-rs-927-crore-with-a-loss-of-rs-535-crore-in-fy24/ Tue, 17 Dec 2024 12:48:44 +0000 https://www.scoopearth.com/?p=346839 Cult Fit is an online platform for wellness and fitness services that announced a 33.6 percent increase in operational revenue to Rs 927 crore in FY24. The startup provides fitness and health management services to its users. The application offers video-based lives for yoga, meditation, and fitness sessions based on membership. The fitness subscription, flagship items, and platform services account for 72.3 percent of the total revenue and are the company’s primary source of income.

The firm also earns its income through fitness equipment, sportswear, and operating services which stood at Rs 257 crore in FY24. Flagship and subscription services contributed Rs 670 crore to the total revenue for this financial year. This cost brought the overall revenue to Rs 1,027 crore in FY24. This fitness and wellness platform has secured over 670 million USD across multiple funding rounds since its inception, including $22.3 million raised during its series F funding round led by Sun N sand hotels, Valecha Investment, and others at a post-money valuation of $1.47 billion.

Cult Fit provides an online store and healthy meals through its website and mobile applications. The company also offers a platform to track real-time performance while competing with other users. The firm also allows users to participate in several sports like badminton, swimming, and more. The online platform uses advanced and cutting-edge technologies for the best user experience. This fitness management startup also earns its income through its flagship stores like Cult Fit centers and Cultpass.

The Bengaluru-based company plans to improve its business model while offering innovative fitness solutions, positioning it well in the fitness tech market. The startup intends to control its losses by reducing employee benefits and miscellaneous expenses. The firm posted a 19.6 percent increase in its cost of materials which stood at Rs 396 crore in FY24. The employee benefits were around 324 crore. This includes Rs 236 crore in salaries and Rs 57 crore ESOP. The company’s loss saw a 0.2 percent increase and stood at Rs 535 crore in the same duration.

The legal expenses increased by 57 percent and stood at Rs 124 crore while the advertisement cum promotional costs were around Rs 188 crore in FY24. Traveling, IT, and other expenses increased in this financial year. The total expenditure increased by 4.7 percent and crossed Rs 1,563 crore in FY24. The EBITDA margin stood at -22.88 percent while the ROCE was around -21.5 percent in this fiscal year. The company faces competition from other fitness tech platforms such as HealthifyMe and Lark Health.

Conclusion :

Cult Fit announced a 33.6 percent increase in its revenue from operations to Rs 927 crore in this financial year. The fitness tech startup offers an online platform for wellness and fitness-related services. The income from fitness subscriptions, and flagship services is the company’s major source of revenue. The startup posted a 0.2 percent growth in its losses and crossed Rs 535 crore in FY24. The employee benefits also contributed Rs 324 crore in the same duration. 

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Fitness software startup Hapana presses $17.3 million Series A for global push  https://www.scoopearth.com/fitness-software-startup-hapana-presses-17-3-million-series-a-for-global-push/ Mon, 12 Aug 2024 05:52:06 +0000 https://www.scoopearth.com/?p=343945 Hapana, a Sydney-based fitness software startup has recently raised $17.3 Million in Series A funding round. The funding is led by OIF Ventures and ASX-listed Bailador. OIF Ventures contributed $9.6 million to debut Hapana’s Series A round. ASX-listed Bailador invested $7.7 million, thus keeping a strong co-investment record with OIF Ventures.

Hapana’s Platform

Hapana is a white-label CRM for membership payments, retention, and loyalty. It operates for fitness brands globally like BFT, KX Pilates, UFC Gym, and F45 across 17 nations. The specific platform currently connects over 200,000 gyms, health clubs, and boutique fitness studios, through which it processes more than $500 million in payments from club members in the year. 

Membership Management and Mobile App

Hapana also provides convenient options for membership payments thus easing all transactions for fitness brands. It supports communication and interaction with the members to keep them engaged with the services in the gym and studios. Another way through which Hapana’s mobile app improves member engagement is by enabling fitness businesses to easily relay messages to their clients.

Data Security and Privacy

Hapana values the users’ data privacy to enhance the security of the platform. Hapana encrypts data to enhance data security at both transmission and storage. This protects member details, banking information, and any form of communication that the group may engage in. The platform is designed such that the access rights are dependent on the roles assigned to users.

Particular data can only be accessed and seen by some selected individuals. Hapana complies with the requirements of protocols (like the GDPR) that regulate the protection of data. The startup provides comprehensive security by regularly conducting security assessments to address emerging risks. 

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Hapana handles data breaches

Hapana is committed to protecting its users’ data and privacy and delivering reliable services. Hapana confirmed to the research that it has an internal policy regarding data breaches and such incidences are recorded. Externally, they modify their Terms of Service to provide full descriptions of their notification procedures should there be a breach.

Hapana ensures all data is stored in servers within the United States of America. The infrastructure is located on Amazon Web Services (AWS) and, therefore, adheres to GDPR provisions regarding the transfer of data to third countries. Hapana is now providing mechanisms for clients and members to delete their data. Customers can review current and future tiers for other team members.

Global Expansion

The startup plans to develop a new version of the platform which will bring a better experience for the users and extra features for the big fitness brands franchises. Hapana is also planning its growth in the United States and throughout the APAC area, partnering with other franchises and solo gyms. 

Conclusion

Hapana has recently closed its Series A round of funding, which gives the company the necessary push toward achieving its goal of changing fitness management both locally and internationally. According to Hapana’s vision, it wants to release a new platform with improved features. This version will improve the client experience, make the business more efficient, and offer features targeting fitness companies franchised extensively. 

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Cheshire Gym expands with £23k Startup Loan https://www.scoopearth.com/cheshire-gym-expands-with-23k-startup-loan/ Thu, 01 Aug 2024 07:08:25 +0000 https://www.scoopearth.com/?p=343641 A newly established health club and fitness center, Tandy Health and Fitness in Cheshire has been approved a £23,000 Startup Loan by the British Business Bank. This financial assistance which is easily accessible through GC Business Finance will help the gym extend its infrastructure and improve its services. Such a loan is an important stage in the development of the gym that will help attract a diverse audience and enhance the training process. 

Mission of Tandy Health and Fitness 

Tandy Health and Fitness is a start-up business that specializes in offering Training Sessions of personalized and group categories. The owner of the gym identified the uniqueness, asserting that Cheshire lacked a proper fitness center that encouraged individuals from all backgrounds. With the help of this Start Up Loan, the gym plans to meet the growing population’s need for more personal and quality gyms and professional training. 

Loan Utilization

The £23,000 loan will be used for the expansion of Gym Space. The extra money will help obtain a larger office to treat more clients and provide a great variety of fitness opportunities. Quality and updated gym equipment are given importance to support the efforts of the members. The facility upgrades include redesigning the locker rooms, showers, and lounging areas to increase member comfort. 

Community Impact

The expansion of Tandy Health and Fitness will prove to be beneficial to the local community. The gym provides members with upgraded fitness facilities that promote healthier habits in general and facilitate interaction between people. This investment also has the possibility of generating employment, as the company would need trainers, administration officials, and maintenance workers, among others. 

Growth Strategy of Tandy Health and Fitness

Tandy Health and Fitness moved ahead of its competitors in offering more than the usual gym facilities. They introduced new classes, including Pilates, HIIT, and yoga for a large population. Such strategies help attract a different clientele base and also ensure that its existing members remain active. Rob Tandy instilled social belongingness in the gym. Programs and activities contribute to fostering a supportive environment. Members develop perceptions of belonging, and retention, and positive word-of-mouth is promoted.

Tandy Health and Fitness incorporated a versatile website and communicated through social media sites. Newsletters containing timely updates on the facilities, workout tips, success stories, and achievements help in retaining the current members and attract new members. Having a business online presence is important because it helps in visibility and in becoming more recognizable. They develop customized training programs. This way, members get exactly what they were looking for in terms of fitness and by customization of workouts. They design their working relationship as a way of developing loyalty and getting referrals.

Tandy Health and Fitness enables the use of wearable fitness trackers and mobile applications. These tools help in improving the member experience and assessing their progress while providing data to trainers. It is crucial to stay updated with the latest technology trends when exercising in the current world. The gym works with the local companies. For example, collaboration with a nearby juice shop or a health club generates mutual endorsement. These kinds of partnerships prove mutually beneficial and enhance social bonds within a community. 

Conclusion

The £23,000 Startup Loan is a breakthrough moment for Tandy Health and Fitness. It emphasizes the need to consider funding for the expansion of such enterprises. As Tandy Health and Fitness set out on this new phase of development it continues the goal of enhancing the health, fitness, and welfare of the people of Cheshire. 

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