Tempo sells a freestanding cabinet launched in February 2020 that combines a 42-inch touchscreen with a 3D motion-tracking camera to scan, track and coach users. It offers three hardware bundles starting at $2,495 and a $39 monthly subscription for live and on-demand classes. The product and algorithms build on the founders' earlier SmartSpot computer-vision system and use machine learning to give personalized form corrections. Tempo says sales have surged 1,000% since it began taking preorders in early 2020, and users have completed 5 million workouts (about 40,000 hours) on the devices to date. The company is experiencing delivery delays of five to seven weeks due to supply-chain constraints. With new capital, Tempo plans to shore up its supply chain and logistics, grow headcount, invest in R&D, and expand content into areas like yoga and boxing. Tempo sells a ~$2,000 home fitness device paired with a $39 monthly membership that offers live and on-demand strength, cardio and other exercise classes. The product emphasizes two-way guidance versus simple video streaming. Tempo says sales have jumped 500% since it opened pre-orders in February, though it did not disclose unit sales. The company is on track to hit a $100 million run rate by year’s end. The announcement positions Tempo amid heightened demand for at-home fitness as competitors like Mirror and Peloton see major market activity. Tempo’s content and pricing are central to its growth thesis as gyms remain constrained during the pandemic. Tempo builds a free‑standing 42‑inch display cabinet that houses barbells, dumbbells, attachable weights, a mat, foam roller and a heart‑rate monitor while using 3D machine‑vision to scan users 30 times per second and provide real‑time form feedback. The product includes guided tutorials, progressive workout plans, live and on‑demand classes (Tempo produces seven live classes per day from its San Francisco studio), and social/competitive features that compare reps and performance. Tempo evolved from Pivot’s SmartSpot gym device and a dataset of over one million 3D‑tagged workouts collected from hundreds of gyms and thousands of trainers, which underpins its AI coaching. The company offers pre‑orders for $1,995 with a $250 deposit and a $39 monthly content subscription; it also advertises a $55/month financing option. Tempo positions itself as an alternative to equipment like Tonal and Mirror by emphasizing durable hardware and vision‑based feedback. The startup plans to invest in marketing, retail distribution, R&D, and content production following its recent fundraise.

Total raised

$298M

Funding rounds

3

Latest round

Series C

Latest activity

Apr 2021