Fitness and wellness platform Cult.fit has taken a significant step toward going public by filing its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). The company plans to raise Rs. 950 crore through a fresh issue of equity shares, marking one of the latest initial public offering (IPO) moves by a venture-backed consumer internet firm.
The proposed public issue will also include an offer for sale (OFS) by several existing shareholders, allowing early investors to partially exit. According to market estimates, the total IPO size is expected to fall between Rs. 3,500 crore and Rs. 4,000 crore.
Fresh Capital to Fuel Expansion
According to the draft papers, the proceeds from the fresh issue will be used to strengthen the company’s growth plans, expand its business operations, and support general corporate purposes. The IPO comes as Cult.fit looks to deepen its presence in India’s rapidly expanding health, fitness, and wellness market.
Founded as Cure.fit, the company has evolved into a multi-category fitness platform offering gym memberships, group classes, online workouts, sports facilities, and wellness services. Over the years, it has built a nationwide network of fitness centers while simultaneously pushing its digital side to reach a wider customer base.
Part of Broader IPO Wave
Cult.fit’s filing adds to the growing list of Indian startups moving toward public markets, especially as investor sentiment improves. Over the past year, several venture-backed tech-focused and consumer internet companies have either launched IPOs or filed draft papers, reflecting renewed confidence in India’s capital markets.
For Cult.fit specifically, the entry into the public space is expected to attract investor attention as demand for organized fitness and preventive health services continues to climb in urban India. Analysts note that the fitness sector has shown steady momentum since the pandemic, driven by rising health awareness and accelerated digital adoption.
The IPO’s final timeline will depend on regulatory clearances, market conditions, and the company’s decision on issue size and pricing. After SEBI clears the draft papers, Cult.fit is expected to announce the launch timeline and price band for the public offering.
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