The company behind ClassPass and Mindbody just got a lot bigger with a $7.5B merger

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Playlist completed its merger with EGYM, creating a combined company valued at $7.5 billion.
EGYM will operate under Playlist while leadership is shared between Fritz Lanman and Philipp Roesch-Schlanderer.
The combined company will cover booking software, studio and spa platforms, consumer discovery, gym equipment, and employer wellness programs across 30+ countries.
The deal included $785 million in new investment led by Affinity Partners, Vista Equity Partners, Temasek, and L Catterton to support AI expansion and geographic growth.



