• Saudi Arabia-based health and fitness startup Rumbl has raised $1.07 million (SAR4 million) in a Seed funding round led by Investor’s Mine Angel Group, with the participation of BIM Ventures.
• Founded in October 2020 by Sultan Gornas, Rumbl is a health and fitness app that aims to help people access the best healthy restaurants, gyms and fitness studios, and personal trainers in their area. Through the platform, users can sign up to gyms, book a session with a personal trainer, and subscribe to a meal plan based on their health and fitness goals. 
• The funding will be deployed for product development, grow the team and expand into other countries in the Mena region. 

Press release:

Saudi-based health and fitness startup Rumbl has raised $1.07 million (SAR4 million) in their Seed funding round managed and led by Investor’s Mine Angel Group, with the participation of BIM Ventures. The funding will be deployed for product development, growth, and expansion. 

Founded in October 2020 by Sultan Gornas, Rumbl is a health and fitness app that aims to help people access the best healthy restaurants, gyms and fitness studios, and personal trainers that are available in the users' surroundings. Through the platform, users can sign up for gyms, book a session with a personal trainer, and subscribe to a meal plan based on their health and fitness goals. 

"The fitness market has changed dramatically over the years, and people are looking for simplicity when it comes to accessing fitness centres, personal trainers, and healthy food. Rumbl's innovative model is well-positioned for success, and we aim to be the dominant fitness and health brand in the region," said Sultan Gornas, CEO of Rumbl.

"Our approach focuses on digitising the subscription journey to fitness centres and healthy restaurants, is aligned with the Saudi Vision 2030 Quality of Life programme, which aims to increase the number of people participating in physical activities and living a healthy lifestyle," added Gornas.

The popularity of fitness services among youth and adults has increased over the years in Saudi Arabia. This has led to a rise in the number of health clubs and gyms with personal training and the latest fitness equipment, attracting consumers to health and fitness clubs. Rumbl brings together the best fitness centres and restaurants on its platform to simplify the consumer journey to living a healthy lifestyle. 

Rumbl aims to establish the brand in the Saudi market, grow the team with excellent talent, and expand into the Mena region.