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PrivateFor profitHealth, Wellness & FitnessLondon, United Kingdom

Virgin Active

Virgin Active Health Clubs offer stylish, spacious, and dynamic exercise environments.

Founded
1990
36 years ago
Staff
1001-5000
7,493 on LinkedIn
Followers
94k
on LinkedIn
Funding
$88M
as listed, currency not stated

Virgin Active is a globally recognised exercise brand with over 230 clubs in 8 countries and more than 1.2 million members. As part of the Virgin Group founded by Sir Richard Branson, Virgin Active disrupted the UK fitness industry in 1999 by creating large health clubs offering an unprecedented number of world-class health and fitness products and services all under one roof. We now operate 38 clubs in the UK with an unparalleled collection of iconic locations in London and around the UK. A global industry… Read all

Virgin Active is a globally recognised exercise brand with over 230 clubs in 8 countries and more than 1.2 million members. As part of the Virgin Group founded by Sir Richard Branson, Virgin Active disrupted the UK fitness industry in 1999 by creating large health clubs offering an unprecedented number of world-class health and fitness products and services all under one roof. We now operate 38 clubs in the UK with an unparalleled collection of iconic locations in London and around the UK. A global industry leader for two decades, Virgin Active UK continues to innovate by developing a more personalised gym, multi-boutique experience and purpose to inspire people to live an active life. We’re always on the hunt for unique individuals with bucket loads of talent. If you’ve got what it takes or want to share an idea you think could be great, we’re all ears.

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Size

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1001-5000 people: larger than 97% of companies with a size listed. 7,493 people list it on LinkedIn.

Age

199019002026

36 years old.

Reach

Website ranked #184,614 in the world for traffic, about 243k visits a month. 94,190 followers on LinkedIn.

What it does

FitnessHealth CareSportsHealthWellnessFitnessExerciseFamiliesMovementMindfulnessRestorationActiveTrainingWorkout

Funding, as listed

$88M currency not stated

  • Rounds1
  • LatestPrivate equity, Mar 2022

What the source datasets report. We have not watched these rounds ourselves.

FoundersFrank Reed
Part ofVirgin Group
Acquisitions made1

Every detail we hold

Everything the source datasets list about Virgin Active, field by field. Contact details are held but never shown.

The company

Name
Virgin Active
Type
For profit
Status
Private
Founded
1990
Founders
Frank Reed
Industry
Health, Wellness & Fitness
Categories
Fitness, Health Care, Sports
Specialities
Health, Wellness, Fitness, Exercise, Families, Movement, Mindfulness, Restoration, Active, Training, Workout

Where

City
London
Country
United Kingdom
Markets
Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA)

Size and reach

Staff band
1001-5000
People on LinkedIn
7,493
LinkedIn followers
94,190
Web traffic rank
#184,614
Monthly web visits
243,282

Funding, as listed

Total
88,400,000 (currency not stated)
Rounds
1
Latest round
Private equity
Latest round date
Mar 2022
Listing status
private

Corporate family

Part of
Virgin Group
Acquisitions made
1

About this record

Sources
Crunchbase, LinkedIn
Last imported
Sept 2026

Growth, as the source summarises it

Virgin Active may be growing as it has recently opened a new club in Wimbledon, indicating an expansion of its physical presence. The company has also seen a 10% increase in active membership to 972,000 over the past twelve months, which suggests a positive trend in customer growth. Furthermore, Virgin Active is investing in its clubs, including a partnership with Technogym to upgrade gym floor propositions and a collaboration with Wattbike to meet demand for strength and performance-based training, demonstrating a commitment to enhancing its service offerings and facilities.

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