Apparel brands are testing fitness spaces, clinicians are rebuilding care infrastructure, and consumer health platforms are up for sale.
Ultralight raises $9.3M
The company is developing an AI-native operating system for functional, integrative, and longevity practices.
Its goal is to replace fragmented tools with a single system to manage labs, notes, wearables, and protocols while limiting admin overhead.
As more clinicians leave traditional healthcare to launch independent practices, demand is growing for software that supports longer visits, personalized care, and hybrid cash-pay models.
Taking on the opportunity, Ultralight is eyeing a complete preventative care OS.
MyFitnessPal explores a sale
Private equity owner Francisco Partners is working with JPMorgan on a process that could value the nutrition tracking app at over $1B.
- With more than 280M users globally, MyFitnessPal generates revenue through subscriptions tied to tracking, meal planning, and fitness content.
- GLP-1 adoption continues to fuel demand for tools that manage diet, weight, and activity, spiking the app’s value from its $375M acquisition in 2020.
At scale, platforms like MyFitnessPal sit at the center of daily health behavior, making them valuable distribution layers for the broader ecosystem.
Gymshark is opening its first gym
The brand will launch the Gymshark Lifting Club in Miami’s Wynwood district this summer, turning its digital community into an IRL training space.
Other brands have tested similar moves — Lululemon tried experiential retail and classes, while Nike recently shut down its Nike Studios locations after a short-lived run.
For Gymshark, owning the environment creates a direct feedback loop between product, content, and community.
