Track: Investment & Real Estate

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.

In this session, we will analyze the key factors that determine the real profitability of a padel facility. Through a practical and strategic lens, we will address the 3+1 levers that drive a padel club, the importance of designing a proper financial structure, the impact of the academy on the facility’s recurring revenue, and the most common mistakes when creating, launching, and operating a club. A talk designed for investors, operators, club owners, and industry professionals who want to understand which factors turn a padel facility into a sustainable, scalable, and profitable project.

With the participation of:

Manu Martín, Ricardo de las Heras, and Vicente Martínez

As padel continues its global growth, a new wave of startups is emerging across areas such as sportstech, performance analytics, fan engagement, digital platforms, and venue operations. Venture capital is playing an important role in supporting these innovations and helping scale solutions across the rapidly expanding padel ecosystem. In this panel, leading venture investors will share their perspectives on where the most promising opportunities lie, what they look for when evaluating early-stage companies, and how technology-driven startups can capture value in the next phase of padel’s development.