Tempo
YC W15San Francisco, US · Founded 2014 · 158 employees · Hiring · 12 known investors
Tempo offers a connected home gym system with AI-guided strength training. The platform uses color-coded weights and 3D body scans to track performance and adapt workout plans for individual users.
Also known as SmartSpot · CoreTech Fitness, Co. · Tempo Interactive Inc. · Tempo Studio
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W15)
Tempo was founded in 2014 by Moawia Eldeeb and Joshua Augustin.
Investors · 12
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements- Undisclosed amountSeries AMar 2026
Greenoaks, Paradigm, Thrive Capital
Source ↗
Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
The YC application· Winter 2015 batch
Company profile
researched Aug 2026Tempo (tempo.fit) markets an AI-powered connected home gym combining free-weight hardware with computer-vision-based coaching. The flagship Tempo Studio is a cabinet-style unit with a 42-inch touchscreen, a 10th-generation Intel i5 processor, a 3D motion capture system, 60W stereo speakers, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi/Ethernet connectivity, and a high-tensile aluminum frame weighing about 100 lbs; starter packages ship with a 5mm mat, two 7.5 lb dumbbells, collars and 75 lb of weight plates, with a 2'2" x 1'4" footprint and a 6' x 8' workout area recommendation.
The software layer provides real-time form feedback, rep counting and weight recommendations using color-coded smart weights and AI-powered sensors, along with 3D body scans that track body fat, muscle mass and other body-composition changes over time. Programming is organized into four-week goal-based plans and classes led by coaches, with weekly targets, badges and milestone tracking, and options tailored to specific needs such as pregnancy, injury recovery or low-impact training. A newer virtual personal training offering adds scheduled sessions, reminders and last-minute rescheduling. Companion mobile apps (including an Android app published by Tempo Interactive Inc.) provide access to the class library.
Business model
Tempo sells connected home-gym hardware (the Tempo Studio and related equipment, bundles and accessories) as a one-time purchase, optionally financed at 0% APR over 36 months through Affirm, and pairs it with a recurring training membership. Hardware bundles are sold direct-to-consumer through shop.tempo.fit with white glove delivery, a 30-day trial and a 3-year limited warranty; some packages bundle 12 months of unlimited training. Membership tiers include a virtual personal training subscription starting at $39/month with a home-gym add-on starting at $20/month, and companion mobile apps give access to the class library.
▸Full profile — history
History
Public materials show the company operating a connected home gym product line under the Tempo brand, with an Android companion app published by Tempo Interactive Inc. (developer entity listed as CoreTech Fitness, Co.). A company blog post announces a $220M Series C described as the third round in 18 months, following product milestones such as daily live classes, new in-class fitness metrics, the My Plan custom training feature, and design-forward equipment including a folding bench and squat rack, plus expansion into yoga and cardio boxing. A separate post introduces the Tempo Move product. The Android app was last updated in February 2025 and the storefront was running back-to-school promotions at the time of collection.
Compiled by commissioned research from 8 cited public sources — announcements, filings, and press listed under research sources below.
Key figures
latest reportedCompany-reported or press-reported figures, each dated to when it was claimed — not independently audited.
Competitors · 6
by search overlapCompanies competing with Tempo for the same Google search keywords, organic and paid, via search-intersection analysis.
Timeline · 4
launches, deals, and filingsApp listing states Tempo was named among Time Magazine's Best Fitness Inventions 2023 and featured in Fast Company and GQ.
Tempo announced a $220M Series C round, described as its third round of funding in 18 months, with proceeds earmarked for 3D AI sensor technology, expanded class offerings, and supply chain improvements.
$220M source ↗
Blog announcement of a new product, the Tempo Move, referenced from the company blog.
Company cited milestones including multiple daily live classes, new in-class fitness metrics, the launch of 'My Plan' weekly custom training plans, folding bench and squat rack equipment/accessories, and expansion into yoga and cardio boxing.
Dated company events from announcements, filings, and press; legal rows summarize public dockets and regulator releases.
In the news
▸Research sources · 8
primary sources listed
- Tempotempo.fit · web
8 public sources were cited for this profile; the first-party ones are listed here.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Tempo do?
- Tempo offers a connected home gym system with AI-guided strength training. The platform uses color-coded weights and 3D body scans to track performance and adapt workout plans for individual users.
- Who founded Tempo?
- Tempo was founded by Moawia Eldeeb, Joshua Augustin in 2014.
- Who are Tempo's investors?
- Tempo's investors include Bling Capital, DCM Ventures, Nimble Partners, Norwest Venture Partners, SoftBank Vision Fund, Summit Peak Ventures, Y Combinator, Greenoaks and 4 more.
- Where is Tempo headquartered?
- Tempo is headquartered in San Francisco, US.




