When was Xercise4less founded?

Xercise4less was founded in 2009 and raised its 1st funding round 4 years after it was founded.

Where is Xercise4less located?

Xercise4less is headquartered in Rochford, United Kingdom. It is registered at Unit 1 Kirkstall Industrial Estate, Kirkstall Road, Burley, Leeds, LS4 2AZ.

Who is the current CEO of Xercise4less?

Peter William Wright of Xercise4less.

How many employees does Xercise4less have?

As of May 31, 2026, the latest employee count at Xercise4less is 336.

Is Xercise4less a funded company?

Xercise4less is a funded company, having raised a total of $86.5M across 6 funding rounds to date. The company's 1st funding round was a $***** Series A round, raised on Aug 25, 2013.

How much is Xercise4less worth?

The last known valuation of Xercise4less was $***** as of Nov 21, 2013.

When was the latest funding round of Xercise4less?

Xercise4less' latest funding was a $***** Series C round on May 14, 2018, with participation from 1 investor.

What is the annual revenue of Xercise4less?

Annual revenue of Xercise4less is between $10M and $50M as on Dec 31, 2018

Where does Xercise4less rank among its competitors?

Xercise4less ranks 8th amongst 55 active competitors, of which 9 are funded. It stands 2nd 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 Xercise4less?

Xercise4less' top competitors include PureGym, The Gym Group and Gymbox. Among them, NRG GYM secured the most recent funding round in October, 2025.

Xercise4less - 2026 Company Profile, Team, Funding, Competitors & Financials

Xercise4less is an acquired company based in Rochford (United Kingdom), founded in 2009 by Jonathan Charles Wright and Peter Ashley Boddy. It operates as a Budget fitness chain. Xercise4less has raised $86.5M in funding, with last known valuation of $*****. The company has 55 active competitors, including 9 funded and 13 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like PureGym, The Gym Group and Gymbox.

Company Details

Xercise4Less is a budget gym chain offering gym facilities for lower membership rates. Has fitness centers all over UK and has plans to open 100+ centers. All the centers also offer personal training across goals including weight loss, muscle gain, sports specific, toning, and health & wellbeing.

Website: xercise4less.co.uk
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Registered Address: Unit 1 Kirkstall Industrial Estate, Kirkstall Road, Burley, Leeds, LS4 2AZ

Key Metrics

Founded Year

2009

Location

Rochford, United Kingdom

Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$86.5M in 6 rounds

Latest Funding Round

Series C, May 14, 2018, $*****

Last Known Valuation

$***** as on Nov 21, 2013

Investors

Proventus & 2 more

Ranked

8^th among 55 active competitors

Annual Revenue

$10M - $50M as on Dec 31, 2018

Employee Count

336 as on May 31, 2026

Similar Companies

Anytime Fitness & 479 more

Exit Details

Acquired by JD Gyms (Jul 23, 2020)

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Xercise4less is associated with 1 legal entity given below:

Legal Entity Name	Date of Incorporation	Revenue	Latest Employee Count	Documents
WRIGHT LEISURE LIMITED CIN: 14007709 , Germany, Active	Mar 20, 2011	$10M - $50M (As on Dec 31, 2018)	661 (As on Jan 31, 2017)

Xercise4less got acquired by JD Gyms on Jul 23, 2020.

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Xercise4less has raised a total funding of $86.5M over 6 rounds. Its first funding round was on Aug 25, 2013. Its latest funding round was a Series C round on May 14, 2018 for $*****. 1 investor participated in its latest round. Xercise4less has 3 institutional investors.

Here is the list of recent funding rounds of Xercise4less:

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Date of Funding	Funding Amount	Round Name	Post-Money Valuation	Revenue Multiple	Lead Investors	Other Investors
May 14, 2018	7642045	Series C	9750234	2007992	6865299	8395601
Feb 22, 2016	2596714	Series B	2120623	5349439	8124218	BGF
Jan 12, 2015	4525918	Conventional Debt	4623479	9896364	5007299	Lloyds Bank

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The founders of Xercise4less are Jonathan Charles Wright and Peter Ashley Boddy. Peter William Wright is the CEO of Xercise4less.

Here are the details of Xercise4less' key team members:

Jonathan Charles Wright: Former Founder of Xercise4less and founder of 1 other company. They are also an angel investor in 2 startups and serve on the board of 1 company.
Peter Ashley Boddy: Founder & CEO of Xercise4less. They serve on the board of 1 company.
Peter William Wright: CEO of Xercise4less. They serve on the board of 1 company.

Xercise4less' Board of Directors

Xercise4less's board has 2 active members. Helen Louise Gauden is part of team and Alan James is independent board member.

Here is the list of Xercise4less' board of directors:

Name	Type	Representing	Status	Duration
Helen Louise Gauden	Team	-	Current	7y 10m
dcuavle	Team	-	Past	8y 6m
rjwdlim	Team	-	Past	8y 3m
atdogux	Team	-	Past	2y 2m
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Alan James	Independent board member	-	Current	6y 7m
vubgvwb	Independent board member	-	Past	6y 7m
{qsfhyr	Independent board member	-	Past	6y 4m
ovzqprd	Independent board member	-	Past	6y 3m

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Xercise4less' employee count trend

Xercise4less has 336 employees as of May 26. Here is Xercise4less's employee count trend over the years:

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Top competitors of Xercise4less include PureGym, The Gym Group and Gymbox. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of Xercise4less, 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	BGF, James Hay Pension Trustees & 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