ApClub will channel the funds into scaling operations, broadening its service portfolio, and building a high-performing team across key functions
Bengaluru | July 22, 2025 — Bengaluru-based fitness start-up ApClub has secured ₹2 crore in its pre-seed funding round led by Curefit Healthcare Pvt Ltd, with strategic participation from PedalStart, a well-known start-up accelerator, and angel investors including Pranay Jivrajka (Founder & CEO, Allo Health; Ex-CEO, Ola Foods).
Founded in October 2023, ApClub is redefining urban wellness by offering personalized fitness coaching directly at people’s homes and housing societies. The company currently operates across 40+ residential communities in Bengaluru and has served nearly 500 users through its roster of professional instructors and customized programs.
Capital to Power Scale and Service Expansion
The funds will be used to:
- Strengthen backend operations to support 10x growth
- Make key hires across customer experience, coaching, and logistics
- Enhance existing offerings and launch new programs such as group fitness sessions, sports coaching, and wellness tracks for both adults and children
On a Mission to Serve Where People Live
“In today’s fast-paced urban life, fitness needs to be convenient and integrated into people’s routines,” said Shalabh Malhotra, Founder & CEO of ApClub. “This funding milestone allows us to extend high-quality, structured training right to doorsteps—empowering working individuals and families to pursue wellness without travel stress.”
ApClub’s vision includes launching a mobile app in late 2025, introducing clubhouse and gym management, and expanding to Tier 1 cities across India over the next two years.
🚪 Backed by Strategic Investors
“We at PedalStart are proud to support ApClub in their mission to deliver fitness where it matters most—at home,” said Manas Pal and Aditya Darolia, Co-Founders of PedalStart. “Their on-ground delivery model, domain expertise, and ability to serve hyperlocal communities set them apart.”
The strategic support from Cult.fit further enhances ApClub’s growth trajectory, offering access to top-tier coaching talent and accelerating user acquisition through cross-platform integrations.
Shaping India’s Residential Wellness Ecosystem ApClub’s hyperlocal footprint includes apartments such as Godrej United, Prestige Kew Gardens, Purva Skydale, and Brigade Lakefront. With demand rising for home-based wellness services, the company is poised to become a leading player in India’s at-home fitness and coaching ecosystem.
