Padel 100 Secures €5 Million Investment to Install 300 Courts Across Ireland by 2027

Padel 100, Ireland's fastest-growing padel operator, has announced a €5 million capital raise under the Employment Investment Incentive Scheme to fund an ambitious national rollout of 300 padel courts by December 2027. This strategic investment marks a significant milestone in Ireland's sporting infrastructure development, positioning the country among Europe's emerging padel markets for the first time. The initiative addresses the rapidly growing demand for padel facilities across Ireland while creating substantial investment opportunities through structured tax incentives.

The investment timeline offers differentiated benefits based on participation dates, with investments completed before November 15, 2025 qualifying for 50% EIIS income tax relief, while investments from November 16, 2025 onward qualify for 35% tax relief. This phased approach rewards early investors while maintaining attractive incentives throughout the funding period. The company plans to begin installations immediately, targeting a rollout rate of 10-12 courts per month with an estimated 100 new courts operational by April 2026. More than 40 venues have already been confirmed, demonstrating strong momentum behind the expansion initiative.

The infrastructure rollout is supported by strategic partnerships with international industry leaders including Acenta Group from Sweden, Playtomic, and NXPadel. These collaborations bring world-class construction expertise, advanced booking technology, and premium materials to Ireland's developing padel ecosystem. The partnerships ensure that Ireland's padel infrastructure meets international standards while supporting the sport's rapid growth trajectory. According to CEO and Founder Ben Keohane, the initiative represents more than theoretical planning, with contracts signed and operational partnerships secured to deliver tangible results.

Financial projections indicate substantial growth potential, with Padel 100's network forecast to host over 800,000 annual player sessions by 2026, generating more than €11 million in revenue. The investment structure offers investors a 40% fixed return over four years with full capital repayment at Year 4, while investments of €50,000 or more qualify for bonus royalty income. The opportunity includes optional conversion into equity for long-term upside potential. A €10,000 investment is projected to deliver €19,000 back over four years, representing an effective Internal Rate of Return approaching 50%.

This development occurs against the backdrop of padel's global expansion, with 7,000 new courts built worldwide in 2024 and a remarkable 92% player retention rate. The sport's potential Olympic inclusion further enhances its growth prospects. Ireland's entry into this rapidly expanding market through Padel 100's initiative represents a strategic alignment with international sporting trends while addressing domestic demand for modern recreational facilities. The full prospectus with detailed EIIS information is available at https://www.padel100.ie, though investors are reminded that such investments carry inherent risks and returns are not guaranteed.