When was Gymbox founded?

Gymbox was founded in 2003 and raised its 1st funding round 2 years after it was founded.

Where is Gymbox located?

Gymbox is headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It is registered at 38 NEW KENT ROAD,LONDON,ENGLAND,SE1 6TJ.

Who is the current CEO of Gymbox?

Marc Diaper of Gymbox. They are also an angel investors in 1 startup.

Which legal entities is Gymbox associated with?

Gymbox is associated with GYMBOX HOLDCO LIMITED and 4 others.

How many employees does Gymbox have?

As of Aug 31, 2026, the latest employee count at Gymbox is 583.

Is Gymbox a funded company?

Gymbox is a funded company, having raised a total of $42.7M across 7 funding rounds to date. The company's 1st funding round was a $***** Seed round, raised on 2005.

When was the latest funding round of Gymbox?

Gymbox's latest funding was a $***** Conventional Debt round on Oct 17, 2016, with participation from 1 investor.

What is the annual revenue of Gymbox?

Annual revenue of Gymbox is between £10M and £50M as on Oct 31, 2022

Where does Gymbox rank among its competitors?

Gymbox ranks 3rd amongst 56 active competitors, of which 9 are funded. It stands 3rd in terms of total funding among its competitors. The most recent competitor to raise funding was NRG GYM, which secured $15.1M in Oct, 2025.

Who are the top competitors of Gymbox?

Gymbox's top competitors include PureGym, The Gym Group and OneGym. Among them, NRG GYM secured the most recent funding round in October, 2025.

Gymbox - 2026 Company Profile, Team, Funding, Competitors & Financials

Company Details

Operator of fitness centers offering diverse classes and personal training. The fitness centers provide specialized studios and equipment. They offer a variety of classes across different categories, including aerial, fight, ride, strength, holistic, rhythm, sweat, skill, and mind. The company also provides personal training services.

Website: gymbox.com
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Email ID: *****@gymbox.com
Registered Address: 38 NEW KENT ROAD,LONDON,ENGLAND,SE1 6TJ

Key Metrics

Founded Year

2003

Location

London, United Kingdom

Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$42.7M in 7 rounds

Latest Funding Round

Conventional Debt, Oct 17, 2016, $*****

Investors

BGF & 8 more

Ranked

3^rd among 56 active competitors

Annual Revenue

£10M - £50M as on Oct 31, 2022

Employee Count

583 as on Aug 31, 2026

Similar Companies

Anytime Fitness & 478 more

Exit Details

Acquired by Urban Gym Group (Oct 25, 2024)

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Gymbox is associated with 5 legal entities given below:

Legal Entity Name	Date of Incorporation	Revenue	Latest Employee Count
GYMBOX HOLDCO LIMITED CIN: 10312830 , United Kingdom, Active		£10M - £50M (As on Oct 31, 2022)	232 (As on Oct 31, 2022)
SPARRING PARTNERS LIMITED CIN: 4204345 , United Kingdom, Active	Apr 23, 2001	€10M - €50M (As on Oct 31, 2023)	213 (As on Oct 31, 2023)
GYMBOX INVESTCO LIMITED CIN: 10313155 , United Kingdom, Active	Aug 03, 2016	-	3 (As on Oct 31, 2021)
GYMBOX BLACK LTD CIN: 07162004 , Germany, Active		£1M - £10M (As on Oct 31, 2018)	14 (As on Oct 31, 2017)
Sparring Partners Holdings Limited CIN: 7867372 , Germany, Active	Nov 30, 2011	£10M - £50M (As on Oct 31, 2018)	211 (As on Oct 31, 2023)

Gymbox got acquired by Urban Gym Group on Oct 25, 2024.

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Gymbox has raised a total funding of $42.7M over 7 rounds. Its first funding round was on 2005. Its latest funding round was a Conventional Debt round on Oct 17, 2016 for $*****. 1 investor participated in its latest round. Gymbox has 5 institutional investors and 4 angel investors.

Here is the list of recent funding rounds of Gymbox:

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Date of Funding	Funding Amount	Round Name	Post-Money Valuation	Revenue Multiple	Lead Investors	Other Investors
Oct 17, 2016	7200398	Conventional Debt	4983243	4537921	4705868	5740070
Sep 17, 2016	4175453	Series C	4766930	9463482	9241915	8410438
Jul 07, 2014	6872983	Series B	2452918	6045949	BGF	7812622

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The founders of Gymbox is Richard Hilton. Marc Diaper is the CEO of Gymbox.

Here are the details of Gymbox's key team members:

Richard Hilton: Founder of Gymbox and founder of 2 other companies, Fairgame and Gymbox.
Marc Diaper: CEO of Gymbox. They are also an angel investor in 1 startup and serve on the board of 1 company.

Gymbox's Board of Directors

Gymbox's board has 7 active members. Marc Diaper, David Cooper, Marc David Diaper and Alistair Jeremy Brew are part of team and Scott Vernon, Richard Stuart Hilton and David James Cooper are independent board members.

Here is the list of Gymbox's board of directors:

Name	Type	Representing	Status	Duration
David Cooper	Team	-	Current	9y 10m
Marc David Diaper	Team	-	Current	9y 10m
Alistair Jeremy Brew	Team	-	Current	4y 5m
bcr{mfl	Team	-	Current	8y 6m
Scott Vernon	Independent board member	-	Current	12y 4m
ozbekkp	Independent board member	-	Current	4y 3m
wfszekk	Independent board member	-	Current	2y 7m

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Gymbox's employee count trend

Gymbox has 583 employees as of Aug 26. Here is Gymbox's employee count trend over the years:

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Top competitors of Gymbox include PureGym, The Gym Group and OneGym. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of Gymbox, ranked by Tracxn score:

Rank	Company Details	Short Description	Total Funding	Investors	Tracxn Score
1st	PureGym 2009, Leeds (United Kingdom), Acquired	Chain of fitness centers	$412M	Magenta Partners, Barclays & 3 others	74/100
2nd	The Gym Group 2009, Guildford (United Kingdom), Public	Chains providing access to fitness equipment and exercise class opportunities	-	Phoenix Equity Partners, Connection Capital ... & 3 others	59/100
3rd	Gymbox 2003, London (United Kingdom), Acquired	Operator of fitness centers offering diverse classes and personal training	$42.7M	Octopus Ventures, HSBC & 7 others	56/100
4th	OneGym 2011, Bishop Auckland (United Kingdom), Seed	Operator of multiple fitness centers offering gym access, classes, and sunbeds. The facilities provide a range of fitness options to cater to diverse needs and preferences. Members have access to equipment for various workouts, participate in scheduled classes, and utilize sunbed facilities. The company aims to provide a convenient and comprehensive fitness experience.	-	Middleton Enterprises, NEL Fund Managers	52/100
5th	NRG GYM 2011, Gravesend (United Kingdom), Series A	Chain of fitness centers	$12.3M	myedash.com, Puma Private Equity & 8 others	52/100
6th	Everyone Active 1987, Hinckley (United Kingdom), Public	Chain of fitness centers	-	-	49/100
7th	Ultimate Performance 2009, London (United Kingdom), Series A	Chain of physical fitness centers	$10M	Cassia Investments, Inflexion & 1 others	49/100
8th	Xercise4less 2009, Rochford (United Kingdom), Acquired	Budget fitness chain	$86.5M	Proventus, BGF & 1 others	45/100
9th	Blok London 2015, London (United Kingdom), Series A	Fitness classes for both men and women	$6.08M	ACF Investors, Crowdcube & 4 others	45/100
10th	FWX 2013, Kenilworth (United Kingdom), Funding Raised	Chain of physical fitness centers	-	British Business Bank, BCRS	39/100