Taktika Equity, the world’s largest padel-specific private equity fund, has acquired Padelmba, the premier training company for padel professionals. This strategic move strengthens their leadership in the industry, accelerates padel’s global expansion, and provides Padelmba with an expanded platform to scale its training programs independently across the U.S. and beyond.
In the short term, this synergy will promote the creation of new educational programs and professional opportunities for instructors and coaches. In the long term, it will strengthen the padel infrastructure both in the United States and internationally, promoting sustained growth of the sport. The acquisition represents a crucial step towards the professionalization and expansion of the sport, creating unprecedented opportunities for players, coaches and clubs.
A Strategic Union to Elevate Padel Training
Taktika has already transformed the padel market in the U.S. with its high-performance clubs under the brand Taktika Padel, and with their strategic investments within the padel ecosystem. Now, by integrating Padelmba—the global leader in padel education—it is taking a major step toward professionalizing the sport. Since its founding, Padelmba has trained thousands of professionals, setting the new standards in coaching, club management, and player development.
The acquisition creates a powerful platform that merges Taktika’s infrastructure with Padelmba’s educational expertise, offering clubs, coaches, and players unparalleled access to world-class training and management solutions. By integrating cutting-edge educational technologies with a global support network, this partnership will elevate training standards, optimize club operations, and make Padelmba’s programs more widely available to clubs and professionals across the U.S. This expansion is not limited to Taktika Padel’s own clubs but will serve the entire padel ecosystem, helping independent clubs and coaches elevate their training offerings. More than just a business move, this collaboration lays the groundwork for sustainable padel growth, making the sport more accessible and professionalized worldwide.
Key Voices on the Acquisition
Gabriel Perez Krieb, Chairman of Taktika Padel and Taktika Equity: “This acquisition marks a new era for padel in North America. By integrating Padelmba’s expertise with our world-class facilities, we are not only building a foundation for the next generation of players, coaches, and club operators, but also positioning Padelmba to reach and support more clubs, academies, and professionals across the U.S. Our role is to be a launchpad—helping Padelmba accelerate its independent growth in this fast-evolving market. This partnership strengthens our commitment to developing the sport at every level—offering professionals the tools, knowledge, and resources to grow padel in their communities. Together, we are raising the bar for excellence and accessibility in the sport.”
Alejandro Martínez, CEO of Padelmba: “Joining forces with Taktika allows us to scale our mission, expanding access to top-tier padel education in the U.S. and beyond. With their support, we can expand our reach in the U.S., bringing our innovative training programs to more clubs and professionals—both within and beyond Taktika’s network. Additionally, access to Taktika Equity’s ecosystem strengthens our ability to develop new initiatives and create meaningful partnerships that benefit the entire padel industry. This partnership positions us as the driving force behind padel’s growth in North America.”
Taktika Equity’s Role in Growing the Sport
Taktika is on a mission to make padel more accessible across the U.S. As the sport experiences rapid growth, this partnership with Padelmba will:
· Expand educational reach by adapting training programs to new and emerging markets.
· Establish a global network of highly trained padel professionals, ensuring coaching quality and consistency.
· Integrate padel into more communities by combining education with infrastructure development.
· Introduce padel to emerging markets through strategic partnerships with local clubs and organizations.
Technology will play a key role in this expansion, with plans for new digital training platforms and an advanced learning app. These innovations will ensure that both coaches and players have cutting-edge tools to enhance their skills and access professional training more easily than ever before.
A Bold Step Toward Padel’s Future
The acquisition of Padelmba cements Taktika’s position as a global leader in padel development. As the sport continues its rapid expansion, this partnership will drive innovation in training, coaching, and club management—helping to professionalize padel on a worldwide scale.
This move follows Taktika’s collaboration with padel legend Paquito Navarro and coach Ramiro Choya to launch the Paquito Navarro Academy. With these initiatives, Taktika is not just transforming the present of the sport—it’s building the foundation for its future, equipping players, coaches, and clubs with the tools to thrive in the evolving padel landscape.
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About Taktika
Taktika Equity is a private equity fund created by and for the padel world, dedicated to transforming the sport’s ecosystem in the United States. Through strategic and sustainable investments, the firm drives padel’s growth and consolidation in the expanding U.S. market. With a focus on infrastructure development, professionalization, innovative technology, high-quality products and services, and enhancing the experience for fans and players, Taktika Equity is positioning padel as a key sport nationwide. By fostering innovation and strengthening the sport’s foundation, Taktika Equity aims to create a lasting, positive impact on the industry.
The company is committed to fostering youth participation, player development, and competitive excellence—ensuring that padel continues to expand and thrive across North America.
About Padelmba
Padelmba is the world’s leading training platform for padel professionals, offering both online and in-person certification programs. With over 28,000 international students, Padelmba provides cutting-edge courses designed to elevate the skills of coaches, players, physiotherapists, and club managers. By combining the latest methodologies with real-world application, Padelmba has set the standard for padel education and professional development worldwide.
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