Former England Footballer Player, Jesse Lingard, Backs Magic AI
IW Capital announces that former Manchester United and England footballer, Jesse Lingard, has joined the investor line-up for Magic AI, the innovative consumer technology start-up transforming home fitness through artificial intelligence.
Lingard’s involvement marks a significant milestone in Magic AI’s growth journey, with his investment contributing to a total fundraising of £6.7 million. This follows the £3.8 million Series A round led by IW Capital last year, further strengthening the company’s position as a leader in the rapidly evolving fitness technology sector.
As both an investor and on-screen trainer, Lingard will bring his professional sports experience and global influence on the platform, delivering virtual training sessions and motivational content to his audience of over 16 million social media followers. His participation underscores Magic AI’s mission to make personalised, engaging fitness accessible to everyone – bridging the gap between technology and wellbeing.
IW Capital is proud to support CEO, Varun Bhanot, and the Magic AI team as they continue to redefine the future of fitness, leveraging cutting-edge AI to deliver interactive, results-driven workouts directly to users’ homes.
This partnership represents another step forward in IW Capital’s commitment to empowering innovative British businesses that combine technology, talent, and purpose.
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