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Virgin Active competitors & alternatives
The 12 closest competitors and alternatives to Virgin Active among fitness and health clubs companies — ranked by similarity to what Virgin Active actually does, not by market-cap band.
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About Virgin Active
Virgin Active is a chain of health clubs and gyms offering fitness facilities, swimming pools, spa services, and group exercise classes.
Virgin Active at a glance
Virgin Active is a fitness and health clubs company headquartered in United Kingdom, founded in 1997. It has raised at least $259.1M across the 2 funding rounds on record. Its most recent funding round, Debt, raised $224.4M in June 2026. Xcout tracks 3 named people at Virgin Active, including Dean Kowarski (CEO).
Virgin Active leadership
- Dean KowarskiCEO
- Richard BransonFounder
- Christo WieseOwner
Virgin Active funding rounds
At least $259.1M raised across the 2 rounds on record. Every round on record:
| Date | Round | Amount | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt | $224.4M | 5 named | |
| Loan | $34.6M | — |
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Top 12 Virgin Active competitors
Ranked by semantic similarity — how close each company is to Virgin Active by what it does, using Xcout's live company graph. Click any company for its full profile, or its competitor set.
Health and Fitness
David Lloyd Clubs is a health and wellness group that operates a network of fitness clubs across the UK and Europe, offering gym facilities, swimming pools, racquet sports, and spa services.
Fitness & Health Clubs
LA Fitness operates a chain of health and fitness clubs offering amenities such as group fitness classes, personal training, pools, and weight rooms.
Health and Fitness
Club Vitae operates a chain of health and fitness clubs offering gym memberships, swimming pools, and fitness classes across multiple locations in Ireland and the UK.
Health and Fitness
GoodLife Fitness operates a large chain of fitness clubs and gyms across Canada offering memberships, group classes, and personal training.
Fitness and Health
Fernwood Fitness is an Australian chain of premium, women-only health and fitness clubs offering gym facilities, personal training, and wellness services.
Healthcare and Fitness
Nuffield Health is a UK-based healthcare charity operating hospitals, fitness and wellbeing clubs, and providing a range of medical and health services.
Similar fitness and health clubs company
JD Gyms operates a chain of over 100 low-cost, premium fitness clubs across the United Kingdom offering gym equipment, classes, and wellness facilities.
Health & Fitness
Basic-Fit operates a chain of fitness clubs and gyms, providing members with access to workout facilities and gym equipment. The company serves individuals seeking affordable fitness and health club memberships across multiple European countries, including the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Luxembourg, Spain, and Germany.
Health & Fitness
VASA Fitness operates physical fitness centers that offer gym memberships, personal training, and group fitness classes. The company provides access to strength training equipment, cardio machines, recovery amenities, and specialized studio classes for individuals of all fitness levels.
Health and Fitness
CityFitness operates a nationwide chain of fitness clubs and gyms across New Zealand, offering memberships, group fitness classes, personal training, and recovery facilities.
Health & Fitness Clubs
Actic Group AB operates a chain of fitness centers and swimming facilities in Sweden, offering gym access, group training, swimming, and personal training services. The company provides flexible membership options for individuals and families, including youth programs and corporate wellness offerings.
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