FitnessGenes

FitnessGenes

DNA testing solutions for health & fitness professionals

Founded 2013

Bicester, United Kingdom 17 employees Series A Total: $6.60M Health and Wellness, Nutrition +1

FitnessGenes is a UK-based startup specializing in genetic-optimized fitness solutions. Founded in 2013, the company's slogan "Genetic Optimized // Research Backed DNA Insights and Training Plans" encapsulates its core focus. By leveraging deep genetic insights, FitnessGenes offers personalized recommendations to enhance fitness, aid weight loss, and facilitate muscle building. The company stands out in the industry by mitigating the trial-and-error approach prevalent in generic diet and exercise plans through the integration of genetic predispositions and lifestyle data to create tailored training plans. What sets FitnessGenes apart is the multidisciplinary team comprising PhD geneticists, medical doctors, exercise scientists, and nutritionists who cater to a diverse audience, including consumers, biohackers, training/nutrition professionals, and fitness facilities. Notably, the company provides certification for professionals, enhancing the value proposition with CEC's approved by NASM, ACE, AFAA, and PTA Global, thereby enabling them to leverage genetics in their practice. FitnessGenes' traction is evident through its extensive media coverage in prominent outlets such as The Doctors TV, The Daily Mail, The New York Times, Forbes, Inc, Men’s Health, and more. Its groundbreaking genetic research has also earned recognition from Innovate, the UK government’s technology strategy board, which supports cutting-edge engineering and science firms through funding. Moreover, the company has established significant academic collaborations with UK universities, including Loughborough and Birmingham. The latest milestone for FitnessGenes was the $5.00M Series A investment led by SGHF on 31st May 2017, demonstrating investor confidence in the company's potential. The convergence of advanced genetic insights, practical fitness applications, and notable financial backing positions FitnessGenes as a compelling player in the nutrition industry, poised for further expansion and impact.

Funding Stage	Amount	Investors	Lead Investors	Date
Series A	$5.00M	1	SGHF	31 May 2017
Seed Round	$1.00M	-		01 Dec 2016
Seed Round	$500.00K	1	Angels Den	22 Jul 2014
Seed Round	$100.00K	-		01 Apr 2014

Funding Stage

Amount

Investors

Lead Investors

Date

Series A

$5.00M

SGHF

31 May 2017

Seed Round

$1.00M

01 Dec 2016

Seed Round

$500.00K

Angels Den

22 Jul 2014

Seed Round

$100.00K

01 Apr 2014

FAQ About FitnessGenes

DNA testing solutions for health & fitness professionals

FitnessGenes was founded in 2013.

FitnessGenes is headquartered in Bicester, United Kingdom.

FitnessGenes operates in Health and Wellness, Nutrition and Sports. Its work centres on Genetic Testing, Nutrigenomics, Fitness Genetics and Sports Supplements.

FitnessGenes has approximately 17 employees.

FitnessGenes has completed 4 funding rounds, raising a total of $6.60M. The latest funding stage is Series A.

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