The Padel Club

Success Story 16 August 2024

Founded in 2020, Kris Ball launched The Padel Club after recognising its rising popularity while working abroad. With no courts available in his local area, Wilmslow, Kris decided to start the business in the anticipation that demand for the sport would take off.

Region/Nation North West
Sector Arts, Entertainment and Leisure
Programme Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II
Partner
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In total, The Padel Club has now raised £3.8m in its latest funding round, with £1.5m from NPIF II – Praetura Equity Finance, which is managed by Praetura as part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II. Existing investor, Endeavour Ventures, has provided additional EIS investment as part of the latest funding round.

The funding will enable The Padel Club to supercharge its growth plans by capitalising on the strong pipeline of sites it has built and plans to open. The Club currently operates four courts and recently announced plans to open a new site in TraffordCity, which will host 11 high specification courts, alongside a clubhouse for players to relax and socialise.

The investment from NPIF II – Praetura Equity Finance will help facilitate its latest site expansions, with the finance provided being used to build 42 new courts by 2025. The Club has also won Leading Newcomer Award Winner at the This Is Manchester Awards 2023.

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