TLDR:
- ForActive, a Polish startup, raised over €1.5 million in a pre-seed round led by ff Venture Capital and Movens Capital.
- The funds will be used to develop a payments and communication app for independent sports instructors in the US market.
ForActive, a Polish startup, has secured over €1.5 million in a pre-seed funding round led by New York-based ff Venture Capital and Movens Capital, as well as business angels including Booksy co-founder Konrad Howard and Flyer One Ventures general partner Vital Laptenok. The company aims to boost independent sports instructors by addressing their key challenges of collecting payments and communicating with clients. The funding will be used to develop a specialized app to streamline these processes and expand the startup’s presence in the US market.
ForActive’s founder, Maciej Biegański, who previously worked at Booksy, identified the struggles faced by sports instructors, such as late payments and communication issues. By automating payments within the app and providing a platform for seamless communication between instructors and clients, ForActive hopes to improve financial stability for trainers and enhance client satisfaction. The startup aims to create a comprehensive solution for fitness professionals, helping them manage their businesses more efficiently.
The investment received from ff Venture Capital and Movens Capital underscores the potential of ForActive’s innovative approach to addressing the needs of independent sports instructors in the US market. With the expertise and market preparation of the team, the startup is poised to reshape the wellness and fitness industry, offering a platform that enables trainers to focus on delivering top-notch services to their clients.
