Weebora, the first international marketplace entirely dedicated to sports tourism in the world of padel, announces the closing of its first pre-seed investment round, reaching the target of €1.3 million raised.
The Weebora investment round
Sports tourism is today one of the most dynamic global segments, second only to cultural and food & wine tourism. With an annual growth rate of 16.5%, it could represent a value exceeding $2 trillion by 2032.
Weebora has intercepted this trend, positioning itself from the very beginning as a key player in padel-related travel. This phenomenon is no longer just about sport but is a real driver of active tourism worldwide.
The capital raised will be strategically used to support growth and strengthen Weebora’s positioning as a global reference point for padel travel experiences.
The development plan foresees targeted investments in four key areas:
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Technological development and digital innovation
Weebora will continue investing in its platform to enhance the user experience by integrating advanced features such as smart search, dynamic travel planning, and personalized engagement tools. -
Marketing and international brand awareness
Part of the budget will be allocated to strengthening brand presence in key markets across Europe, the United States, and Asia through digital campaigns, influencer collaborations, and PR activities. -
Expansion of strategic partnerships
The funding will accelerate the inclusion of new exclusive destinations on the platform, expand collaborations with academies, clubs, and padel resorts worldwide, and further develop the network of ambassadors and opinion leaders involved in the project. Existing institutional partnerships, such as those with Premier Padel and the FIP, will be reinforced, and a strategic support program for emerging professional players will be implemented. -
Team growth
To support business development and ensure service quality, Weebora will invest in expanding the team and optimizing organizational processes by adding key figures in technology, marketing, corporate relations, product development, and customer care.
About Weebora and its collaborations
To date, Weebora is the only platform on the market capable of offering padel-related travel experiences in four languages (English, Spanish, Italian, French), handling transactions in five currencies (euro, US dollar, Swiss franc, Canadian dollar, British pound), responding to an increasing demand for sports, vacation, culture, and entertainment.
Besides partnerships with major industry players such as Premier Padel and FIP, in less than a year since its inception, Weebora has already started collaborations with the world’s leading padel academies (Rafa Nadal Academy, Gustavo Pratto Academy, M3 Academy, Paquito Navarro Academy). To further strengthen its brand positioning in the professional arena, Weebora became the official sponsor of Argentine champion Franco Stupaczuk, currently world No. 5 and an iconic face for the entire padel community.
“We are very pleased with the trust shown by investors, which rewards the work done in just over a year and confirms the potential of our business model,” said Fabio Zecchini, founder and CEO of Weebora. “The closing of this first round lays the foundation for structured and sustainable growth. Our goal is to reach a transaction volume of €10 million and a community of 1 million users within three years, consolidating our leadership in padel-related travel and expanding into new sports verticals. Today, about 80% of travelers choose destinations offering sports activities and rely on operators considered experts in this type of tourism. This is one of the key factors behind Weebora’s success.”
