• Hale Yildiz

    Founder & CEO | Lumia Partners Dubái, United Arab Emirates
    Hale Yildiz

    Biography

    "Hale Yildiz is the founder of Lumia Partners, where she supports founders in capital raising and expansion into GCC countries, advises family offices on alternative investments, and selectively invests in early-stage healthtech companies. Previously, she worked at Europe’s largest institutional venture capital fund, investing in venture capital and private equity. In parallel, Hale is actively developing a premium padel and wellness concept with a flagship location in Turkey, combining sport, community, and hospitality, alongside a sovereign financing program in Turkey and Central Asia to mobilize institutional capital and support cross-border innovation."

    Sessions

    10:30h
    Round Table | Innovation Arena

    Capital for Courts & Communities: Financing the Next Generation of Padel Clubs

    Ali Al Arif
    Ali Al Arif SPADREC Investment Group CEO MC
    Hale Yildiz
    Hale Yildiz Lumia Partners Founder & CEO MC
    Tyler Fan
    Tyler Fan Ace Padel Chief Investment Officer MC

    #Padel World Summit 2025

    2026-05-26 10:30 2026-05-26 11:20 Europe/Madrid Capital for Courts & Communities: Financing the Next Generation of Padel Clubs

    The global expansion of padel is driving unprecedented demand for new clubs and high-quality venues. But building successful padel networks requires capital, strategy, and scalable operating models. In this panel, leading investors and operators will discuss how capital is shaping the next generation of padel clubs worldwide. From club rollouts and real estate strategies to partnership models and international expansion, the conversation will explore how investors evaluate opportunities in this fast-growing sector and what it takes to build sustainable padel communities.

    Innovation Stage
    Tue 26 10:30h - 11:20h Innovation Stage Open Acess
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