Echelon Fitness Acquires FORTË, Rebranding Division as “ELEVATE by Echelon” to Expand Global Fitness and Wellness Reach
Posted: July 22, 2025 in Suppliers
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CHATTANOOGA, TN – Echelon Fitness, a recognized leader in intelligent fitness and wellness solutions, announces its acquisition of FORTË, a cutting-edge B2B fitness streaming platform. As part of the acquisition, Echelon is rebranding the division “ELEVATE by Echelon.” This move enhances Echelon’s ability to deliver personalized, interactive fitness content at scale while accelerating its expansion into SaaS enterprises and commercial markets worldwide.
Founded in 2015, FORTË is a powerful B2B SaaS platform that empowers gyms, boutique studios, influencers, and sports organizations to launch and scale branded live and on-demand fitness experiences. With over 457,000 users, 20 million minutes watched in the past year, and a presence in 39 countries, FORTË has established a dynamic ecosystem of content creators and fitness enthusiasts.
“At Echelon, our mission is to empower individuals and communities to live healthier, stronger lives by providing intelligent, accessible, and personalized fitness and wellness experiences—anytime, anywhere.,” said Lou Lentine, CEO of Echelon Fitness. “With Echelon’s proven U.S.-based technology team and FORTË’s innovative solutions, we can now combine our strengths to offer even more robust and reliable solutions for the enterprise customers. This acquisition also allows us to offer our embedded AI workout builder, developed in conjunction with AWS Gen AI Team, powered by generative AI models in Amazon BedRock, into thousands of gyms, plus providing customization and personalization for our enterprise partner.
FORTË’s proprietary hardware and video software allow fitness studios to fully automate and deliver interactive livestreaming, enabling seamless connections between fitness providers and their members. The platform integrates effortlessly with all major member management systems, including ABC, Mindbody, Mariana Tek, and Daxko, ensuring simple adoption for businesses of all sizes.
FORTË’s impressive client roster includes high-profile organizations such as UFC GYM, Curves, Healthworks, Exhale Spa, 305 Fitness, as well as influencer-driven brands like Power + Flow, Housework, and Melt Method. Supported by notable investors such as the LA Dodgers, Billie Jean King Enterprises, and Elysian Park, FORTË has long been seen as a disruptor in fitness technology.
“Our goal has always been to empower fitness brands to scale their impact through advanced, user-friendly technology,” said Lauren Foundos, Founder and CEO of FORTË. “By joining forces with Echelon, we can extend this vision to even more global communities, benefiting from Echelon’s momentum, innovation, and unwavering commitment to personalized wellness.”
The acquisition of FORTË and the launch of ELEVATE by Echelon solidify Echelon’s leadership in the global fitness and wellness space, while advancing the company’s ability to provide cutting-edge, scalable solutions for partners and members around the world. Mo Iqbal, Founder of SweatWorks, and Stewart Miller played pivotal roles in advising and supporting the transaction.
