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🎾 PBM Newsletter - 2024 Bumper Edition
Our most popular stories of this year hand-selected by our editor Jonathan Dyson
Padel Business Magazine
December 27, 2024
Hi everyone,
Welcome to this bumper edition of the Padel Business Magazine newsletter – a publication and vetted community dedicated to helping padel industry decision-makers capitalise on the explosive growth and development of the sport.
The team are off for the rest of the year – but you didn’t really think we would leave you one whole week without some world-class padel industry insight, did you?
Below are the top five stories of the year, specially selected by the one and only, Jonathan Dyson.
Hopefully there’s enough juicy content here to lead you nicely into the New Year.
Until then! Have an enjoyable festive season.
The PBM Team
P.S. Got news tips and feedback? We’d love to hear it. Drop us a line at: [email protected]
Morten Bugge, who acquired Rocket Padel in November 2022, is planning further expansion for the company in the UK and elsewhere. Image credit: Rocket Padel.
Rocket Padel has begun a major expansion in the UK centred on London, with new sites in Ilford and Battersea and others to follow across the capital. David Beckham and his son Romeo are among the players to use its facilities. Danish investor Morten Bugge, who acquired the firm just over two years ago, shares details of the latest plans in the UK, as well as a pioneering new site in Spain.
Tim Bainton was appointed chief operating officer at Epic Padel in May this year. Image credit: Epic Padel.
Discover the ambitious vision of Tim Bainton, COO and partner at Epic Padel, as he steers the company’s major expansion across North America. With a goal to open at least 100 padel courts by the end of 2025, Epic is not only building its own venues but also investing heavily in the wider padel ecosystem. Dive into this exclusive Padel Business Magazine interview for insights on how Epic is redefining North American padel and leading its expansion through innovative partnerships, strategic investments, and accessible facilities.
Mark Hewlett, the founder and CEO of Soul Padel. Image credit: Soul Padel.
Discover how Soul Padel's founder, Mark Hewlett, is reshaping the padel landscape with an ambitious plan to launch 250 courts by 2032. Driven by affordability, accessibility, and a commitment to community, Soul Padel’s approach is set to transform the UK padel scene. Learn about Hewlett's vision, upcoming locations, and a funding strategy focused on reinvestment and long-term growth.
Padium founder Houman Ashrafzadeh. Image credit: Padium.
Houman Ashrafzadeh, founder of the London-based premium padel club Padium, shares insights into his journey and future plans. Backed by Spotify co-founder Martin Lorentzon, Padium has quickly come to be seen as London’s flagship padel club, offering a high-end, community-focused experience. Discover how Padium is navigating the rapidly growing padel industry and its plans for future success. Read the full interview now!
Antonio Robert Aragonés became managing director of Playtomic in April 2023. Image credit: Playtomic.
Antonio Robert Aragonés, managing director of Playtomic, shares his insights on scaling the world’s largest padel platform and the company’s mission to build a vibrant global padel community. Learn how Playtomic is tackling challenges like localisation across multiple markets while continuing to lead the charge in padel’s global rise.
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