startup news & features
Gyms can offer health checks with the help of the latest body scanning tech, as HCM reports
HCM issue 8 2020
Home fitness startup minimfit has recently been undertaking a new financing round for an
amount of 150,000 euros, with the aim of launching its interactive virtual gym and
expanding internationally.
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11 Aug 2020
Silicon Valley tech startup, Bryte, proposes that hotels need to commit to in-room wellness
in every guest room – for Bryte, the true catalyst to in-room wellness is through improving
restorative sleep.
product innovation •
29 Jul 2020
A fitness technology startup is aiming to turn boxing into the next at-home, subscription-
based fitness trend.
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19 Jul 2020
Blair McHaney has developed a guide to navigating customer sentiment
HCM issue 6 2020
Natalia Karbasova has set up a new company to run the FitTech Summit, Europe’s leading conference
devoted to fitness technology and future of wellbeing and active lifestyle in Munich. The event was
previously run by the German publishing and media conglomerate, Hubert Burda Media.
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16 Jun 2020
David Minton’s new global data platform shows COVID-19’s impact on the sector
HCM issue 4 2020
Gym management software provider Glofox has launched a new digital platform, enabling
gyms and health clubs to deliver live streaming and premium on-demand content.
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29 Apr 2020
The founder and CEO of Fun With Balls on keeping people addicted to fitness
Fit Tech issue 1 2020
Unlimitech, a tech startup linked to University of Cambdrige, is looking to bring to market a face
mask capable of recording and tracking the user's exercise data.
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16 Mar 2020
Eight Inc. have created a gym in Beijing for digital fitness startup Keep that integrates
technology into the space to improve the workout experience and help optimise training
performance.
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03 Feb 2020
Wellness company MYXfitness has become the latest company to launch an on-demand, at-home
fitness offer, looking to engage consumers directly through virtual fitness.
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18 Nov 2019
Tennis superstar Serena Williams and Olympic champion Usain Bolt have joined a team of high
profile investors backing sports startup Let's Do This.
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06 Sep 2019
CoachAi, a virtual companion that interacts with members through their smartphones, has
been declared the winner of this year's ActiveLab competition.
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13 Jun 2019
Fitness software startup Glofox has secured a US$10m worth of Series A funding.
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14 May 2019
Real Madrid and Wales football star Gareth
Bale will be joint partner and investor in
Rowbots, a rowing-based boutique concept
HCM issue 5 2019
A look at the latest innovations in health and fitness from Agmis, Body bike, Hydrow and Aqua Physical
HCM issue 3 2019
Germany-based fitness startup eGym has secured US$20m (€18m, £15m) worth of financing led by
NGP Capital.
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26 Nov 2018
Sport England has launched its new OpenActive Accelerator, which will see 10 startups
working towards creating ready-to-market digital products and services that make it easier
for
people to be regularly active.
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02 May 2018
Sweat and Sound’s founder on creating
immersive fitness experiences for all ages
HCM issue 3 2018
While the boutique fitness scene
remains small in the Netherlands, the
founder of boutique concept High
Studios says she isn’t worried and has
high hopes for the sector
HCM issue 2 2018
Leaders from the sport, fitness and technology sectors have unveiled a dynamic
collaboration to stimulate growth for digital startups that help people get active.
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26 Jan 2018
ukactive’s CEO Steve Ward says the charity
is focused on turning “promises into action”
HCM issue 1 2018
Fitness tech startup Fiit has announced a £2.4m seed investment to launch its on-demand
home exercise platform.
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19 Dec 2017
Disruptive technology and changing business models will dominate the agenda at this
year’s Global Wellness Summit.
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21 Sep 2017
The healthtech entrepreneur says gyms
could benefit from VR physiotherapy
HCM issue 9 2017
English Premier League club Arsenal has launched an innovation lab as part of plans to
work
closer with startup organisations.
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08 Sep 2017
The first 12 physical activity disruptors to benefit from the ActiveLab startup mentoring
scheme have been named.
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25 Nov 2016
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