Smart Fit is not leaving Colombia: what Patria Investments' shareholding exit means for the brand
Portafolio Journalist 02.25.2026 15:56 Updated: 02.25.2026 16:34
TL;DR
- Patria Investments has sold its remaining 7% stake in Smart Fit, concluding a gradual divestment of its 40% holdings.
- The transaction was conducted on the stock market, with Smart Fit being a listed company.
- This move represents the exit of Patria as a financial investor and does not signify a change in control, closure, or departure from Colombia.
- Smart Fit's operations in Colombia continue normally, with the country remaining a strategic market for the fitness chain.
- The divestment is a typical private equity cycle, not a business retreat by Smart Fit from the Colombian market.