RAISEVesalius Longevity Labs · $6.5M, private placement of approximately 6.2 million units at $1.05 each, investor group organised by Equinox Group chairman Harvey SpevakRAISEElevate · $2.7M, funding from JamJar Investments, Soho House founder Nick Jones and others to open two new London smoothie bar sitesACQUISITIONVirgin Active · €135m, agreed to acquire Holmes Place Germany, its first major club acquisitionSHUTDOWNReborne Longevity · undefined, preventative health and recovery concept entered administration while building partnerships across fitness, wellness and healthcareACQUISITIONPlanet Fitness · €102.5m, acquired Portuguese gym operator Be-Fit, gaining 25 clubs and around 80,000 membersVALUATIONPlanet Fitness · undefined, Keybanc raised its price target to $68 from $65, maintaining an Overweight rating, implying 13.2% upside from the 5 November closing price of $60.07NEWS$6.5M Round for Vesalius Longevity Labs Led by Equinox Chair Harvey SpevakNEWSNord Gyms to open first site in Crouch End, North London, in DecemberNEWSGantner launches face recognition check-in system for fitness clubsNEWSElevate raises $2.7M to expand London smoothie bar chain
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Today's Daily · 11 Nov 2026
Vesalius Longevity Labs raises $6.5M backed by Equinox chair, Elevate smoothie bar raises $2.7M & Nord Gyms opens in LondonMoney movement · Raise
$6.5MVesalius Longevity Labs · private placement of approximately 6.2 million units at $1.05 each, investor group organised by Equinox Group chairman Harvey Spevak
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