
Kabata offers the world's first AI-powered dumbbells designed to enhance strength training. These dumbbells range from 5 to 60 lbs, with automatic weight changes and advanced sensors to analyze performance, provide real-time form correction, and offer AI-powered coaching. The product also features automatic rep counting and velocity-based training. Kabata aims to make fitness more enjoyable and effective, with personalized training plans for goals like muscle gain and weight loss. The company has received design awards and secured $2M in angel funding and a $5M Seed round led by Menlo Ventures. Kabata's mission is to make the world stronger, healthier, and happier, emphasizing family, growth, and community.

Kabata offers the world's first AI-powered dumbbells designed to enhance strength training. These dumbbells range from 5 to 60 lbs, with automatic weight changes and advanced sensors to analyze performance, provide real-time form correction, and offer AI-powered coaching. The product also features automatic rep counting and velocity-based training. Kabata aims to make fitness more enjoyable and effective, with personalized training plans for goals like muscle gain and weight loss. The company has received design awards and secured $2M in angel funding and a $5M Seed round led by Menlo Ventures. Kabata's mission is to make the world stronger, healthier, and happier, emphasizing family, growth, and community.
Product: AI-powered adjustable dumbbells (5–60 lb) with automatic weight changes, rep counting, form correction, and AI coaching
Founding year: 2020
Funding: $7M total; $2M angel (2022) and $5M Seed (May 21, 2024) led by Menlo Ventures
Team size: 16 employees
Strength training, home fitness hardware and coaching
2020
Fitness hardware / Consumer fitness
$2000000.00
Angel/pre-seed round with multiple individual and institutional backers
$5000000.00
“Includes notable angel backers and a venture lead (Menlo Ventures) indicating VC interest”