Payal Kadakia, Founder of ClassPass

About Payal Kadakia

Payal Kadakia is the founder of ClassPass, a subscription-based fitness and wellness platform launched in 2013 (rebranded from Classtivity in 2014). She served as CEO until 2017, then became Executive Chairman. ClassPass reached unicorn status in 2020 before its acquisition by Mindbody in October 2021.

Payal Kadakia at a glance

• Company: ClassPass
• Total raised: $500M
• Latest round: Growth
• Investors: Google Ventures, Thrive Capital, Temasek, General Catalyst, Catalyst Investors
• Location: New York, NY

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