What Corner does

Corner Wearables Ltd is a Manchester-based boxing and combat-sports technology company founded in 2015, operating as Corner. Its core offering combines proprietary wrist-worn punch-tracking hardware (the Corner Boxing Trackers, sold as pairs in the £139-£199 range) with a free iOS/Android app that delivers real-time analytics on punch count, speed, power, and work rate, plus a built-in round timer and global leaderboards. The company monetizes across six streams: hardware sales (trackers and accessories), an On-Demand subscription library of boxing and HIIT classes (£9.99/month, £69/year), a single physical boutique boxing gym (Corner HQ, Manchester), personal training, branded merchandise, and a B2B white-label Gym System licensed to 50+ partner boxing gyms and fitness studios worldwide.

The company's go-to-market is hybrid: a product-led growth model with a free tier and 14-day trial funnelling users into subscriptions and hardware bundles, direct-to-consumer e-commerce at trainwithcorner.com shipping globally, a single flagship physical location in Manchester used for content creation and brand demonstration, and field sales to partner gyms. Distribution integrates with Stripe for payments, Google/Facebook for social login, Spotify for music, and AirPlay/HDMI/Chromecast for TV casting, plus Bluetooth 4.0+ heart rate monitors for biometric overlay.

Corner is privately held, founder-led by CEO Jerry Krylov, and has raised disclosed seed capital from SOSV, HAX Boost, and Ascension in 2016-2017. Notable partnerships include AIBA (first official punch tracker used in live world championship matches in 2019), GB Boxing (Olympic team supplier), Cuba Boxing Association, and named athlete endorsers Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury, and Jack Massey. The business operates at a small scale (1-10 employees) with no disclosed revenue, ARR, or post-2017 funding events; flagship credibility signals include 20,000+ community users, 10,000+ Corner HQ community members, 50+ gym partners, and a 4.7/5 App Store rating across 200+ reviews.

Name

Corner

Legal name

Corner Wearables Ltd

Website

https://trainwithcorner.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Corner Wearables Ltd is a Manchester, UK-based combat-sports technology company that sells wrist-worn punch-tracking hardware paired with a mobile app, On-Demand class subscription, and a single physical boxing gym, serving fitness enthusiasts, amateur and professional boxers, and 50+ partner gyms globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wearable Fitness Technology

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394)

akta.pro primary industry

Home Gym Systems & Smart Fitness Equipment Retail (Connected Mirrors, Smart Bikes, All-in-One Gyms) (CRAMADAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Combat Sports & Boxing Fitness Equipment Retail (Bags, Gloves, Pads, Wraps) (CRAMADAI)

Keywords

• Boxing performance tracking
• Wearable fitness sensors
• Combat sports training
• Gym management software
• On-demand fitness classes

Headquarters

HQ city

Manchester

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales - Boxing Trackers: Sale of wrist-worn Corner boxing trackers; flagship product sold as pairs. Includes trackers only or bundled with memberships and accessories. Primary revenue driver.
2. Subscriptions - On-Demand Membership: Premium subscription providing access to On-Demand classes (Box HIIT, Just Box, Strength), leaderboards, and performance history. Tiered pricing: monthly £9.99, annual £69-71.99, quarterly options available.
3. Physical Gym Operations: Corner HQ Manchester operates as a boutique boxing gym offering classes, sparring, personal training, and bootcamps. Revenue from drop-in sessions (£18), class blocks, and memberships (from £85).
4. Personal Training: One-on-one coaching sessions with pro boxers and fitness trainers starting from £45/hour. Block bookings available with discounts.
5. Merchandise & Accessories: Sale of boxing equipment including gloves (PU £35, leather £79), wraps, wristbands, hoodies, t-shirts, and chargers through e-commerce store.
6. Gym System / B2B Technology: White-label gym system licensing Corner's tracking technology and leaderboard infrastructure to partner boxing gyms and fitness studios (50+ partners).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Corner designs and sells wrist-worn punch tracking hardware paired with a free mobile app that delivers real-time analytics on punch count, speed, power, and work rate, plus an integrated on-demand class library, live global leaderboards, and a white-label gym system. The company operates Corner HQ Manchester, a boutique boxing gym, and licenses its tracking platform to 50+ partner fitness studios worldwide.

Product overview

Corner is a boxing and MMA technology company offering a unified platform combining hardware tracking devices and software services. The core product is the Corner Boxing Trackers (wearable wrist sensors) paired with the free Corner Boxing App, which together provide real-time punch count, speed, power, and work rate analytics. The platform extends through Corner On Demand (a subscription service offering structured boxing classes with live leaderboards), and the Corner HQ physical gym in Manchester. Accessories include wristbands, boxing wraps, quick wraps, leather and PU boxing gloves, chargers, and apparel. The system integrates with Bluetooth heart rate monitors, Spotify, and TV display options (AirPlay/HDMI) for a connected training experience. Premium features include goal tracking, interval training modes, meetups, and global leaderboards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Corner Boxing Trackers Wrist-worn Bluetooth punch tracking sensors (10g each, 25x35x8mm) sold in pairs that measure punch count, speed, power, and work rate in real time during boxing or MMA training. Targeted at fitness enthusiasts, amateur and professional boxers, and gyms; flagship revenue-driving hardware product sold standalone or bundled with memberships.
• Corner Boxing App Free iOS and Android mobile application that connects to Corner trackers via Bluetooth, displays real-time punch metrics, integrates Bluetooth heart rate monitors, Spotify, and AirPlay/HDMI casting, and provides workout tracking with leaderboards and goal setting. Available to individual consumers globally.
• Corner On Demand Subscription class library delivering weekly-updated interactive boxing, HIIT, and strength workouts led by world-class coaches, accessible through the Corner app or website with live global leaderboards and performance history. Targeted at fitness consumers; tiered monthly (£9.99), quarterly, and annual (£69/£99.95) pricing with 14-day free trial.
• Corner Gym System (For Gyms) White-label B2B platform for boxing gyms and fitness studios that delivers Corner's punch tracking hardware, real-time leaderboards, and engagement tooling under the partner's brand. Targeted at gym owners and operators seeking differentiated class experiences and member retention, with field sales and a 'Request Demo' CTA.
• Corner HQ Manchester Physical boutique boxing gym at Unit 1 Hoyle Street, Manchester M12 6HG, offering classes, sparring, personal training, kids boxing, women's bootcamps, corporate events, and white-collar fight nights. Doubles as Corner's headquarters and product/content studio; revenue from drop-ins (£18), class blocks (£70 for 5), monthly memberships (from £85), and personal training (£45/session).
• Corner Boxing Accessories & Apparel Accessory line sold individually on trainwithcorner.com including leather boxing gloves (£79/$95, 12oz/14oz), PU beginner gloves (£35/$49), 4.5m Pro Boxing Wraps (£12.99/$25), Quick Wraps with tracker pocket (£17.99/$25), Corner Wristbands (£35/$39), Dual Micro-USB Chargers (£12.99/$14.99), Corner Hoodie (£29), and Corner T-Shirt (£22.50). Targeted at Corner tracker customers and boxing practitioners.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4.7/5 App Store rating based on 200+ reviews
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• AIBA (International Boxing Association)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Corner became the first punch tracker to be used in official live boxing matches at the AIBA World Championships in 2019. Provided real-time fight statistics recording for all championship bouts, establishing credibility as elite-level tracking technology.
• GB BoxingcoreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial supplier of boxing tracking technology for Olympic boxing team training. Trackers used by elite amateur boxers for performance analytics and training optimization.
• Cuba Boxing AssociationcoreTechnology or IntegrationNational boxing federation using Corner trackers for training their elite boxing team.
• Jack Massey (IBO Cruiserweight Champion)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional boxer using Corner trackers in training camps for multiple years. Currently IBO Cruiserweight Champion (20-1, 11 KOs) credited trackers with giving him competitive edge.
• Punch HubcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK boxing gym owner using Corner gym system for over two years. Opened second studio location featuring Corner technology. Represents successful gym franchise model partner.
• Rockbox, Total boxer, FIT, Train SF, KO Box Square, V1BE, Dubai Gym (50+ gyms)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor50+ partner gyms and fitness studios using Corner gym system for tracking, leaderboards, and member engagement. Includes Rockbox (Manchester), Total boxer, FIT, Train SF, KO Box Square, V1BE, and Dubai Gym among others.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Liteboxer: Connected at-home boxing fitness system using motion sensors (force plates / joy-cons) with a class library and leaderboards. Direct overlap in the at-home boxing fitness category — same target customer, same content/subscription model, hardware-light approach that competes on adoption friction.
• Fightcamp (formerly Hykso): Founded 2014-2018 alongside Corner, Hykso (now Fightcamp) is the most direct competitor — a punch-tracking wearable bundled with a class library and subscription. Direct technology, product, and pricing overlap; now owned by iFIT, giving it materially greater resources.
• BoxUnion: Boutique boxing fitness franchise using technology-enabled group classes with app-based leaderboards. Comparable in connecting technology with brick-and-mortar boxing studios, and a likely partner/customer for Corner's gym system.
• Shadowbox: Boutique boxing fitness studio chain combining in-person classes with a digital content library. Overlaps Corner on boxing-fitness programming and on the digital-plus-physical hybrid model Corner HQ Manchester pioneered.

Broad incumbents

• Title Boxing: Largest North American boxing equipment retailer with a national club studio franchise. Overlaps Corner on boxing equipment retail and on the gym-studio model that Corner's gym-system targets.
• iFIT: Multi-billion-dollar connected fitness platform with global equipment partnerships; owner of Fightcamp and direct competitor to Corner. Relevant as Corner's largest competitor's parent and as a benchmark for connected-fitness scale economics.
• Everlast: Global boxing equipment and apparel incumbent with deep retail distribution. Corner competes in adjacent equipment/accessory categories (gloves, wraps) but lacks Everlast's brand and shelf space.
• Peloton: Connected-fitness incumbent in cycling/treadmill/rowing with subscription model and broad content library. Adjacent category with analogous hardware-plus-subscription economics Corner is attempting to replicate in boxing.

Emerging players

• JAB Boxing: Boutique boxing fitness studio franchise with a digital extension. Smaller and more regional than Corner's positioning but directly comparable studio-plus-tech hybrid.
• Tonal: Smart strength-training home gym with subscription content. Comparable as a connected-fitness hardware company pursuing a vertical-specific data-driven training approach; offers indirect competitive context.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/trainwithcorner
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC
• Facebookfacebook.com/trainwithcorner
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/corner-wearables
• Instagraminstagram.com/trainwithcorner

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors3 records

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M&A

Investments

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