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# Rowing startup Hydrow acquires a majority stake in Speede Fitness as their CEO steps down

**[TechCrunch](https://daily.dev/sources/tc)** · 2 min read · 1 upvotes · 0 comments

## Summary

Hydrow acquires majority stake in Speede Fitness as CEO steps down. Hydrow is a rowing startup that has acquired a majority stake in Speede Fitness, the company behind an AI-enabled strength training machine. The CEO of Hydrow, Bruce Smith, has stepped down and the acquisition allows Hydrow to expand into strength-focused experiences.

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