Urban Sports Club

Urban Sports Club

European sports and wellness subscription platform

About Urban Sports Club

Simplify's Rating
Why Urban Sports Club is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Consumer Software

Enterprise Software

Social Impact

Healthcare

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$820M

Headquarters

Berlin, Germany

Founded

2012

Overview

Urban Sports Club is a digital platform that gives people access to more than 50 sports and wellness activities at over 10,000 partner locations across Europe through a single flexible subscription. It serves individuals and businesses, offering an Employee Benefit program to boost well-being and productivity. Users pick a flexible membership plan, set a start date, and reserve spots in classes or free trainings, with the ability to cancel anytime. Revenue comes from membership fees. The service stands out by offering a wide, Europe-wide network and a single subscription for many activities, plus corporate wellness options that help employers support employee health. Overall, the goal is to make it easy for people to lead an active lifestyle by providing diverse, convenient access to sports and wellness wherever they are.

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Wellhub acquisition on March 25, 2025, expands corporate wellness network.
  • €95M investment fuels employee wellness growth across Europe.
  • myClubs acquisition enhances full-service fitness in DACH region.

What critics are saying

  • Wellhub redirects resources to Latin America, eroding Urban's control.
  • 15% layoffs of 55 employees trigger talent exodus to ClassPass.
  • ClassPass undercuts pricing at €79/month, poaching German clients.

What makes Urban Sports Club unique

  • Offers 50+ sports across 10,000+ venues in 6 European countries.
  • Provides flexible flatrate memberships with easy monthly cancellation.
  • Serves individuals and corporates via tax-deductible employee benefits.

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Funding

Total Funding

$820M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

4 Rounds

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Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

Remote Work Options

Paid Vacation

Mental Health Support

Professional Development Budget

Wellness Program

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

9%
Verdane
Mar 25th, 2025
Wellhub and Urban Sports Club Join Forces to Meet Demand for Corporate Wellbeing Benefits in Europe

Berlin, Germany - March 25, 2025 - Wellhub, a leading global corporate wellbeing platform that connects employees with wellness plans across fitness, mindfulness, therapy, nutrition, and sleep, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Urban Sports Club, a European provider of corporate employee benefit programs and consumer wellness solutions.

Wellhub
Mar 25th, 2025
Wellhub Acquires Urban Sports Club: Expands Corporate Wellness in Europe

Wellhub acquires Urban Sports Club, expanding corporate wellbeing benefits across Europe. The acquisition creates a larger network for fitness, mindfulness, and wellness solutions, benefiting companies and employees.

Verdane
Aug 29th, 2024
Urban Sports Club acquires myClubs to create unprecedented full-service fitness and wellbeing offering across DACH

Urban Sports Club acquires myClubs to create unprecedented full-service fitness and wellbeing offering across DACH.

Handelsblatt
Aug 28th, 2024
Urban Sports Club kauft Marktführer Myclubs aus Österreich

Die Berliner Fitnessstudio-App Urban Sports Club erwirbt den Wettbewerber Myclubs für einen zweistelligen Millionenbetrag. Firmengründer Moritz Kreppel hält bereits Ausschau nach weiteren Übernahmekandidaten.

Trending Topics
Jun 19th, 2024
myClubs in Exit Talks with Rivals

Title: "Scoop: Vienna Sports Startup myClubs in Exit Talks with International Rivals" Vienna-based myClubs, a leader in digital sports memberships in Austria and Switzerland, is reportedly in exit talks with at least three international rivals, including ClassPass, Gympass/Wellhub, and Urban Sports Club. While myClubs has no concrete exit plans, it acknowledges the discussions. The potential sale could be driven by investor pressure as the company approaches its 10th anniversary.

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