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Hydrow
Provides connected indoor rowing machines that delivers on-water experiences at home with workouts led by world-class athletes
About Hydrow
Hydrow is a fitness technology startup that operates in the health and wellness market. The company specializes in the design and sale of a unique rowing machine, the Hydrow Rower, which offers users a full-body, low-impact workout. The machine is 30% smaller and lighter than traditional rowing machines, making it ideal for small spaces.
Hydrow's business model revolves around selling its rowing machines and providing access to a vast library of over 4,000 workouts. These workouts are not limited to rowing but also include strength training, yoga, and other fitness routines. The company's unique selling point is its immersive workout experience, which virtually transports users to scenic locations around the world, from Japan to Rio.
The company also offers a personalized training program based on a quiz taken by the user. This customized approach to fitness is a key aspect of Hydrow's value proposition. The company's target market includes fitness enthusiasts looking for a comprehensive and engaging home workout solution, as well as individuals recovering from injuries who require low-impact exercise options.
Hydrow generates revenue through the sale of its rowing machines and possibly through subscription fees for access to its workout library. The company also leverages the star power of Olympians and champion athletes to motivate users and enhance the workout experience.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2017
- Headquarters
- Boston, United States
- Employees
- 109
- Open positions
- 1
- Dealroom signal
- 67.2/100
- Industry
- Sports
- Sub-industry
- Fitness, Sporting Equipment
- Sector
- Sports, Video Content, Training, Streaming, Community Management, Home Living
- Technology
- Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Connected Device
- Business model
- Manufacturing, SaaS
- Client focus
- b2c
- Investment activity
- 1 company, latest May 2024
- Capital deployed
- —
- Preferred round
- ACQUISITION
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LATE VCOther financing | Sep 2022 | $21M | $275M | Undisclosed | ↗ |
| SERIES DOther financing | Mar 2022 | $55M | $220M | Liberty Street · Constitution Capital Partners · Activant Capital · Sandbridge Capital | ↗ |
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Hydrow is 220K monthly website visits, up 10% over the last three months. Hydrow's team declined 15.5% over the past year.
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Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Seed2 investors entered at this stage
P. Andrews McLane
Richard M. Cashin
Series A3 investors entered at this stage
The Yard Ventures
Wheelhouse Ventures
Raptor Group
Series B and later8 investors entered at this stage
L Catterton
RX3 Ventures
Lizzo
Justin Timberlake
Constitution Capital Partners
Liberty Street
Activant Capital- SCSandbridge Capital
Other known investors1 additional known investor
Source: Dealroom Talent Intelligence.
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