• Siddharth Shankar

    Global COO | Komerz Ltd United Kingdom
    Siddharth Shankar

    Biography

    Siddharth is an entrepreneur, strategic investor, and Global COO at Komerz Ltd. With a Computer Science Engineering degree and an MBA from Strathclyde, he scaled a major brand portfolio company leading to a $500M+ exit. He specializes in global trade, distribution, and finance, having served over 150,000 customers and built a $2.69B trade finance fund. He now leads Komerz’s single-window model connecting UK–India markets. Interests include consumer brands, supply chain, fintech, sports, and technology. He is also a global conference speaker.

    Sessions

    10:30h
    Round Table | Innovation Arena

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

    Alan Flatt
    Alan Flatt InvestTrek Capital Co-Founder Ponente
    Ali Al Arif
    Ali Al Arif SPADREC Investment Group CEO Ponente
    Hale Yildiz
    Hale Yildiz Lumia Partners Founder & CEO Ponente
    Siddharth Shankar
    Siddharth Shankar Komerz Ltd Global COO Ponente

    #Padel World Summit 2026

    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 strong demand for new clubs and high-quality venues. Building successful networks requires capital, clear strategy, and scalable models. In this panel, investors and operators discuss how funding is shaping the next generation of clubs worldwide, covering rollouts, real estate, partnerships, and international growth, as well as how opportunities are evaluated in this fast-growing sector.

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