From Concept to Action

We design padel clubs
for emerging markets

From vision to venue. Strategy, economics, and execution for investors building in new territories.

Discover

Padel is the world's fastest-growing sport. But building in Dubai, Gaborone, Paris, Tbilisi, or Casablanca demands a different playbook. Local economics. Cultural nuance. Untested markets. We bridge that gap—designing clubs that thrive where others hesitate.

Services

What We Offer

Market Scan

Comprehensive feasibility analysis. Local demand, competitive landscape, site criteria, and a clear go/no-go recommendation for your target market.

From $2,500

Club Playbook

Complete business architecture. Capital structure, unit economics, five-year projections, team design, and investor-ready documentation.

From $7,500

Full Advisory

End-to-end partnership from concept to opening night. Site selection, construction oversight, recruitment, and launch strategy.

From $25,000

Why Us

Credibility

We're not consultants who read about padel. We're operators who invest our own capital, build with local partners, and stay accountable through opening day and beyond.

Institutional Background

20+ years in tier-1 banking and fintech. We bring financial discipline, not just enthusiasm.

PadelMBA Certified

Structured methodology for club operations, planning, and performance oversight.

Emerging Market DNA

Based in Dubai since 2017. Active across Africa, GCC, Caucasus, Central Asia.

Skin in the Game

We co-invest in the projects we advise. Aligned incentives, not hourly billing.

Featured Project

Case Study

District 267

Gaborone, Botswana

Designing Southern Africa's first premium padel destination. A proof-of-concept demonstrating our methodology in an untapped market—where the fundamentals are exceptional and the competition is absent.

Opening Q4 2026 · $300K raise · 25% equity

Premium Courts

$300K

Capital Raise

2.5yr

Target Payback

19-20%

Projected IRR

How We Work

Process

Discovery

A conversation to understand your vision, market interest, and investment parameters. No commitment—just clarity.

Analysis

We deliver a Market Scan or full Blueprint tailored to your ambition. Clear data. Honest assessment. Actionable path forward.

Execution

For committed projects, we stay alongside you through the build—until your first members step onto the court.

About

Mickaël Thomas

Founder & Principal · "The Architect"

Business Development & Partnerships at Swift, driving ecosystem growth across Middle East, Africa, Caucasus & Central Asia. Background in tier-1 banking (BNP Paribas, Société Générale) and corporate finance.

PadelMBA Certified Club Manager — bringing structured methodology to club operations, planning, and performance oversight.

Designs replicable operating models: governance, financial discipline, and scalable operating systems. Turning execution into a repeatable blueprint.

Based Dubai, since 2017
Building District 267 Botswana
Focus Africa · GCC · France · Caucasus · Central Asia
Languages English · French · Russian

We design padel clubsfor emerging markets