Stake sale · Professional & Local Services

Kohli brothers acquire stake in Vault fitness chain

By Startup Enthusiast · 30 July 2026

What they do

Vault is a premium franchise-led fitness and wellness chain based in Delhi

Virat and Vikas Kohli acquired a combined 28% equity stake as strategic investors

The capital will accelerate national expansion into Tier III cities via franchise partners

Virat Kohli and Vikas Kohli have onboarded as strategic investors in Vault.
The Kohli brothers acquired a combined 28% equity stake in the company.
This investment marks a significant entry for the cricket star into the fitness sector.
The funds will be used to accelerate the brand's national expansion strategy.
Vault plans to grow its presence through a franchise partner-led growth model.
The company aims to increase its operational footprint across various Indian cities.
Mukesh Gogia founded the company in 2023 and continues to lead it.
The deal signals strong confidence in the premium fitness market potential.

The expansion target includes increasing presence in Tier III cities to meet demand for organised premium fitness infrastructure.
Tier III city expansion targets underserved markets with rising disposable incomes.

Vault operates as a premium franchise-led fitness and wellness chain.
The company offers strength training, functional fitness, recovery, and lifestyle wellness services.
Equipment partners include Matrix, Torque USA, and Precor for strength and cardio.
Hyperice is the dedicated recovery partner providing specialized recovery rooms.
Club sizes range from approximately 6,000 sq ft to 25,000 sq ft.
The headquarters are located in Delhi, serving as the central operational hub.
Current presence includes Tier I and Tier II cities like Bengaluru and Hyderabad.
The network serves over 30,000 members across its operational locations.
The goal is to have more than 50 operational clubs by the end of the year.

Virat Kohli (Strategic investor) — Indian international cricketer and global sports icon.
Vikas Kohli (Strategic investor) — Brother of Virat Kohli and business associate.