The Sanctuary Group has completed a $5.4 million funding round led by Blast, with continued support from Seventure Partners, M Capital, and Smalt Capital, who have been investors since 2023. This financing aims to accelerate the expansion of the company’s network of immersive fitness and wellness studios. The group combines distinct concept identities, immersive experiences, and high operational standards across six complementary fitness disciplines.
A Platform of Immersive Fitness Concepts
The company operates six studio brands, each designed to offer a unique sporting experience. Poses focuses on yoga, pilates, and reformer classes, while Decibel specializes in dance. DRIP provides high-intensity interval training, Aqua by offers aquabiking, Le Cercle is dedicated to boxing, and Space Cycle focuses on cycling.
These studios are conceived as urban sanctuaries where attention to detail and coaching quality enhance client performance. The launch of Reformer Pilates in November 2025 strengthens the Poses brand and responds to the growing demand for pilates. The Sanctuary Group’s approach places the user experience at the center of every concept while maintaining a consistent level of excellence.
Structured Growth Strategy
The Sanctuary Group’s expansion strategy relies on three complementary levers. First, the company prioritizes new studios operated directly by its teams to ensure high operational standards. Second, a selective franchise model allows carefully chosen partners to operate studios while preserving the brand’s quality and identity.
Third, hybrid development models leverage partnerships and management contracts with property developers, hotels, and multisport operators. These approaches enable the group to expand regionally and internationally while keeping centralized control. The first three franchise openings are scheduled for early 2026 in Lyon and Levallois.
Active Development Pipeline in Major Cities
Beyond its initial franchises, The Sanctuary Group maintains a strong pipeline of projects in France and Europe. Cities under development include Strasbourg, Nice, Marseille, Bordeaux, Geneva, and Barcelona, with additional locations under evaluation. Blast’s community of more than 14,000 members accelerates growth by identifying qualified partners, franchisees, and project leads.
The group operates 15 studios in Paris and the Île-de-France region and expects approximately 600,000 annual visits. In 2025, The Sanctuary Group achieved $11 million in revenue and maintains a 4.9 average Google rating. The brand also engages over 85,000 followers on Instagram, reinforcing its influence and market presence.
Investor Confidence and Market Validation
Renaud Nataf, Founder and CEO, described the funding as a step-change that will allow rapid growth without compromising the customer experience. Anthony Bourbon, Founder and CEO of Blast, praised the company for its strong brand and scalable operational model. Investors Seventure Partners, M Capital, and Smalt Capital reaffirmed their confidence in the team’s strategy and operational fundamentals, highlighting the potential for ambitious national and international expansion.
The Sanctuary Group is now positioned to expand its immersive fitness concepts on a larger scale while maintaining excellence in execution and user experience. By combining company-operated studios, selective franchises, and hybrid development models, the group aims to reach new markets in France and across Europe. This $5.4 million investment secures the resources to scale rapidly while reinforcing its reputation as a leader in the premium wellness and fitness sector.