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Sweatpals Raises $12M to Expand Fitness Community Nationwide

10/29/2025

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Sweatpals, an Austin-based fitness community platform, has raised $12 million in seed funding to expand its wellness-oriented social experiences.
The company, co-founded by Salar Shahini and Mandi Zhou, connects users through local fitness events.
Sweatpals has over 1 million monthly users, offering hosts tools to monetize their communities.
Sweatpals plans to enter 12 new U.S. markets by early 2026, with investors including Patron, a16z speedrun, and HartBeat Ventures.

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Story summary

Sweatpals, an Austin-based fitness community platform, has raised $12 million in seed funding to expand its wellness-oriented social experiences.
The company, co-founded by Salar Shahini and Mandi Zhou, connects users through local fitness events.
Sweatpals has over 1 million monthly users, offering hosts tools to monetize their communities.
Sweatpals plans to enter 12 new U.S. markets by early 2026, with investors including Patron, a16z speedrun, and HartBeat Ventures.