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The Breakaway

YC S21

Truckee, US · Founded 2020 · 6 employees · 8 known investors

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The Breakaway provides performance coaching to cyclists through an AI-driven platform, with plans to expand to other sports and fitness disciplines.

Also known as Breakaway Industries, Ltd.

ConsumerFitnessHealth & WellnessUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaFully Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S21)

The Breakaway was founded in 2020 by Jordan Kobert and Kyle Yugawa.

JKJordan Kobert
Jordan KobertCEO & Co-founder, acquired by Strava2020–2024Jordan Kobert is CEO and co-founder of The Breakaway, a digital fitness coaching platform launched in 2020 with Kyle Yugawa. He previously held roles at Strava, Google, AdMob, Urbandoor, and HomeGain.
KYKyle Yugawa
Kyle YugawaCo-Founder2021–2025Kyle Yugawa is a product designer who previously worked at Strava, VSCO, and Tempo. He is co-founder and design leader of The Breakaway, a YCS21 company.

Investors · 8

Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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General CatalystreportedSan Francisco · $30M

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Goodwater CapitalreportedBurlingame · $5M – $50M

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Mighty RollingreportedSeattle

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Norwest Venture PartnersreportedMenlo Park · $10M – $30M

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OurCrowdreportedJerusalem

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Also in the syndicate · 1

Zone 5 Ventures

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$2.9M disclosed across 1 round · 2022

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corporate structure
Breakaway Industries, Ltd.

Frequently asked questions

What does The Breakaway do?
The Breakaway provides performance coaching to cyclists through an AI-driven platform, with plans to expand to other sports and fitness disciplines.
Who founded The Breakaway?
The Breakaway was founded by Jordan Kobert, Kyle Yugawa in 2020.
Who are The Breakaway's investors?
The Breakaway's investors include Streamlined Ventures, Y Combinator, General Catalyst, Goodwater Capital, Mighty Rolling, Norwest Venture Partners, OurCrowd.
How much funding has The Breakaway raised?
The Breakaway has disclosed $2.9M raised across 1 round.
Where is The Breakaway headquartered?
The Breakaway is headquartered in Truckee, US.