In order to finance an ambitious rollout of 300 courts statewide by December 2027, Padel 100, Ireland’s fastest-growing operator, has launched a €5 million fundraising under the Employment Investment Incentive Scheme (EIIS). Ireland is now one of the fastest-growing padel markets in Europe thanks to the project, which was unveiled in Dublin on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.
Early chances and incentives for investors
Early participants can gain greatly from the boost. EIIS income tax benefit is 50% for investments made before November 15, 2025, and 35% for those placed after November 16, when Padel 100 starts trading. According to the company’s quick installation strategy, 100 new courts should be constructed by April 2026, with 10 to 12 courts being erected each month.
Growth-promoting strategic alliances
Partnerships with Playtomic, NXPadel, and Sweden’s Acenta Group help the implementation. These partnerships ensure that Ireland’s padel infrastructure can keep up with the sport’s growing popularity by bringing together expertise in materials, construction, and booking technology. The momentum is rapidly increasing, with over 40 locations now confirmed.
CEO Ben Keohane’s vision
CEO and Founder Ben Keohane emphasized the transformative nature of the project. “We’re not talking about ideas on paper, we’re delivering with a groundbreaking initiative that signals a transformative moment in Ireland’s padel journey. With contracts signed, world-class partners secured, and demand accelerating, we are now well on track to reach 300 courts by Christmas 2027. For investors, this is momentum backed by facts, and through our innovative investment scheme, we are rewarding early investors the opportunity to qualify for 50% EIIS income tax relief before 15 November, and 35% thereafter. It’s a great offer for investors to achieve strong expected returns.”
Forecasts and financial structure
By 2026, Padel 100’s network is projected to host more than 800,000 annual player sessions and generate over €11 million in revenue. The EIIS structure offers investors a compelling proposition:
- 50% income tax relief before 15 November 2025, dropping to 35% thereafter
- 40% fixed return over four years
- Full capital repayment at Year 4
- Bonus royalty income for investments of €50,000 or more
- Optional conversion into equity for long-term upside
A €10,000 investment is forecast to return €19,000 over four years, equating to an Internal Rate of Return of nearly 50%. Larger investors will also gain access to revenue-sharing opportunities.
Ireland is leading the world in padel.
With 7,000 new courts planned for 2024, a 92% player retention rate, and plans to be included in the Olympics, padel is still growing in popularity worldwide. With Padel 100’s rollout combining scale, speed, and strategic vision to turn the country into one of the fastest-growing padel markets in the world, Ireland is now poised to take the lead in this movement.