Funding · Professional & Local Services

Vault by Virat Kohli secures 28% stake from Virat Kohli and brother Vikas

By Startup Enthusiast · 30 July 2026

Date: 30 July 2026
Company: Vault by Virat Kohli
What it does: premium fitness franchise chain
Kind: Funding
Amount: Undisclosed
Stage: strategic investment
Based in: Delhi
Founded: 2023
Sector: Professional & Local Services

What they do

Vault by Virat Kohli is a premium fitness franchise chain offering strength training, cardio, and recovery services across India

What happened

Virat Kohli and his brother Vikas Kohli have invested a combined 28% equity stake in the company, though the value of the transaction remains undisclosed

Why it matters

Vault plans to expand from 30 to more than 50 operational clubs by the end of 2026, focusing on Tier III cities where demand for premium fitness is growing

The details

Vault by Virat Kohli has formalised a 28% equity stake from cricketer Virat Kohli and his brother Vikas Kohli, marking a strategic investment in the fitness chain.
The investment is expected to support the company’s expansion plans, including increasing the number of operational clubs from 30 to more than 50 by the end of 2026.
Vault, founded in 2023 by Mukesh Gogia, operates in Tier I and Tier II cities such as Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, Gorakhpur, and Hyderabad.
The company plans to focus more heavily on Tier III cities, where demand for premium fitness facilities is growing.
Vault’s clubs range in size from 6,000 sq ft to 25,000 sq ft, and the expansion is being driven through franchise partnerships.

The bigger picture

Vault’s expansion into Tier III cities aligns with the growing demand for premium fitness services beyond traditional metro markets.
The investment from Virat and Vikas Kohli is expected to strengthen the brand’s long-term vision of becoming one of India’s leading premium fitness franchise networks.

About the business

Vault by Virat Kohli is a premium fitness and wellness chain offering strength training, cardio, and recovery services.
The company collaborates with leading fitness equipment brands such as Matrix, Torque USA, and Precor, and uses Hyperice for recovery rooms.
Vault’s fitness ecosystem includes structured training programs, recovery-focused spaces, and lifestyle wellness services.
The company currently serves over 30,000 members and operates in Tier I and Tier II cities.
Vault plans to expand to Tier III cities to meet the growing demand for premium fitness infrastructure.

What happens next

Vault aims to expand its network to more than 50 operational clubs by the end of 2026.
The company plans to focus more heavily on Tier III cities, where demand for premium fitness facilities is growing.

The deal

Type: stake-sale

Investors

Virat Kohli (strategic investor) — Cricketer and entrepreneur
Vikas Kohli (strategic investor) — Entrepreneur

Founders

Mukesh Gogia, founder

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