Federation of Sport
Series A Growth Capital
Seeking £10–15 Million to accelerate the rollout of Federation of Sport into a nationally and internationally recognised premium competitive social entertainment brand.
Wednesday, 1 July 2026 · All figures in GBP · Illustrative — not an offer of securities
£10–15M
Target raise
Growth Capital Required
£10–15 Million
Series A growth round to accelerate the rollout of Federation of Sport into a nationally and internationally recognised premium competitive social entertainment brand.
Capital Use
Six Pillars
Company-owned venues · Hospitality partnerships · Franchise rollout · Technology platform · Working capital · Brand expansion.
Current Position
Hull Flagship Operational
£1.6M+ invested · 12,400+ visitors · £320K+ revenue generated in under six months · Premium brand established.
Vision
Europe's Leading Platform
Build Europe's leading competitive social entertainment platform through a scalable blend of company-owned venues, hospitality partnerships and franchising.
Growth Scorecard
What Federation of Sport can become with £10–15M of growth capital
Current Operational Venue
verifiedGrowth Capital Required
activeCapital Invested to Date
verifiedHull Revenue (First 6 Months)
current-tradingHull Visitors to Date
current-trading2026 Target Estate
target2027 Target Estate
target2028 Target Estate
target2029 Target Estate
target2030 Target Estate
targetTarget EBITDA Margin
forecastInternational Markets
targetFranchise Pipeline
pipelineHospitality Partnerships
pipelineWhy We Are Raising Capital
Six pillars · how the Series A growth capital will be deployed
Venue Expansion
Accelerate the rollout of flagship company-owned venues across the UK and Europe.
Hospitality Partnerships
Expand through strategic hotel and hospitality operators.
Advanced commercial discussions in progress.
Franchise Network
Launch a scalable UK and international franchise model with 23 active discussions.
Technology Platform
Develop proprietary booking, CRM, loyalty, AI analytics and tournament systems following completion of the Series A raise.
Planned · funding dependent.
Brand Growth
Increase national awareness through strategic marketing, partnerships and an ambassador programme.
Working Capital
Fund recruitment, operational capability and new venue openings during the rollout phase.
Why Federation of Sport
Evidence of traction · validated flagship · premium brand
£1.6M+
Already invested
12,400+
Visitors to Hull
£320K+
Revenue achieved
Premium
Brand established
Courtois
Celebrity shareholder
£35B+
Addressable market
23
Franchise pipeline
Series A
Scaling phase
The Investment Opportunity
Why this market · why now · why invest
£35B+
UK leisure & entertainment
Market Timing
Experiential venue category compounding at 12–15% CAGR with capacity for multi-brand winners.
8 streams
Diversified revenue
Differentiated Model
Hospitality, sports technology, gaming, esports, memberships, corporate events, sponsorship and franchise.
3 channels
Owned · Hospitality · Franchise
Scalable Growth
Company-owned flagships, asset-light hospitality JVs and a 23-strong franchise pipeline.
5 routes
PE · Strategic · Global · IPO · Secondary
Investor Upside
Multiple liquidity windows opening from 2029, with IPO-ready financial profile by 2030.
Investment Progress
Execution against our strategic growth plan
Investment Progress
Execution against our strategic growth plan
Execution Progress
Hull Flagship Opened
Successfully launched Federation of Sport's flagship venue in Hull.
£1.6M+ Invested
Capital invested into venue fit-out, technology infrastructure, branding and launch.
12,400+ Customers
Over 12,400 customers have visited the Hull flagship since opening.
£320k+ Revenue Generated
Revenue generated during the first six months of trading.
Series A Growth Capital
Currently seeking £10–15M to accelerate expansion.
Leeds Expansion
Target location identified. Lease negotiations ongoing.
Hospitality Partnerships
Advanced commercial discussions with Meliá Hotels regarding strategic venue rollout.
Franchise Development
25 active franchise discussions across target territories.
Technology Platform
Development of proprietary booking platform, CRM, loyalty platform, AI analytics and mobile applications following successful completion of the Series A raise.
Second Flagship Venue
Target opening following successful completion of funding.
What's Changed Since Your Last Review
Latest investor updates · curated by management
Funding
Series A fundraising launched — £10–15M target growth round opened to institutional investors.
Expansion
Leeds location identified — lease negotiations underway with preferred site.
Partnerships
Meliá Hotels discussions progressed into advanced commercial stage.
Franchising
Franchise pipeline expanded to 25 active discussions across UK and international territories.
Corporate
New corporate partnerships under discussion across hospitality, sport and entertainment.
Technology
Technology roadmap finalised — modular booking, CRM, loyalty and AI analytics platform scoped.
Growth Engine
Rollout ladder, international expansion and market opportunity
Rollout Timeline · 2026–2030
Click a year to expand · estate grows year by year
2026 · Foundation · Target Openings
7 Target Locations
5
2
0
£10–12M (Forecast)
22–23% (Forecast)
Highlights
- Hull flagship operational
- Leeds: Heads of Terms / lease in negotiation
- Manchester, Birmingham, London — target markets, site search
- Meliá Spain: advanced commercial discussions (×2 sites)
Markets in flight
International Expansion Map
Pins phase in by year · hover for venue details
Locations to 2030
14
UK Annual Market
£35B+
Expected CAGR
12–15%
Federation of Sport sits at the intersection of hospitality, sport, gaming and entertainment — eight revenue pillars compounding inside a single brand.
Hospitality
Sports Technology
Gaming
Esports
Food & Beverage
Memberships
Corporate Events
Franchising
Multi-Activity Model
Golf, darts, racing, VR, gaming and esports under one roof.
Technology Platform
Proprietary booking, CRM and tournament stack built in-house.
Membership Economy
Recurring revenue layer driving repeat visits and LTV.
Corporate Events
Premium B2B channel with blue-chip enterprise clients.
Asset-Light Franchising
Scalable royalty model with 25 active discussions.
Hospitality Partnerships
Meliá and other partners de-risk international rollout.
AI Platform
Personalisation, dynamic pricing and venue optimisation.
Celebrity Brand Positioning
Sport, music and entertainment talent activation.
Financial Performance
Historical trading (verified) and management forecast following investment
Revenue vs Budget
£K · selected period
Monthly Revenue Trend
£K
EBITDA Trend
£K
Gross Margin Trend
% of revenue
Cash Position
£K · closing balance
Operating Expenses
£K · monthly
Revenue by Stream
F&B · Gaming · Memberships · Corporate · Sponsorship · Other (£K)
Investment Deployment Waterfall
£10–15M Series A · illustrative allocation (£K)
5-Year Growth Projection
Illustrative · revenue & EBITDA in £M, others scaled
Technology Development Roadmap
Technology infrastructure will be developed using Series A investment proceeds — modules below are planned and funding dependent.
Booking Platform
PlannedTarget · Post Series A
CRM
PlannedTarget · Post Series A
Membership Platform
PlannedTarget · Post Series A
AI Analytics
Funding DependentTarget · Post Series A
Gamification
In DesignTarget · Post Series A
Tournament Platform
PlannedTarget · Post Series A
Mobile App
PlannedTarget · Post Series A
Loyalty Engine
Not StartedTarget · Post Series A
Franchise & Partnerships
8-stage pipeline · 23 active discussions · 2 advanced negotiations
Franchise Pipeline
8-stage funnel · projected royalty £3.0M annually at run-rate
Corporate Clients
Selected partners and corporate book
NHS
Public Sector
Siemens
Industrial
Reckitt
FMCG
BP
Energy
Hull City AFC
Sport
Caffè Nero
Hospitality
Future Partner
Available
Future Partner
Available
Average Spend
£48.20
Average Booking
£212
Avg Dwell Time
2h 38m
Repeat Visits
41%
Corporate Bookings
184
Private Hire
96
Membership Growth
+412
Event Bookings
112
Google Rating
4.8★
Net Promoter Score
74
Avg Party Size
6.4
Customer LTV
£468
Investor Return Scenarios
Illustrative — based on management forecasts and exit assumptions
Exit Strategy
Indicative liquidity routes and exit windows
Indicative Valuation Progression
£M · seed through exit
Potential Exit Routes
Window and indicative valuation
Private Equity
2029–2030
Strategic Hospitality Acquisition
2029–2031
Global Leisure Group Acquisition
2030–2031
IPO
2030–2031
Secondary Buyout
2031+
ESG & Social Impact
Jobs, community, sport and sustainability
240+
Jobs Created
68
Community Events
32 clubs
Grassroots Sport
28% reduction
Energy Efficiency
54
Local Partnerships
1,200+ hrs
Social Impact
860
Volunteer Hours
TrackMan Golf
Uptime · 99.4%
Interactive Darts
Uptime · 99.8%
GT Racing
Uptime · 98.9%
Formula Racing
Uptime · 99.1%
VR Arena
Uptime · 97.2%
Gaming Lounge
Uptime · 99.5%
Food
Uptime · —
Bar
Uptime · —
Events
Uptime · —
Weekly Utilisation Heat Map
Occupancy intensity by day · hour
Peak Utilisation
92%
Off-Peak Utilisation
21%
Booking Density
68
Occupancy
74%
Idle Capacity
26%
Avg Dwell Time
1h 48m
Leadership Platform
Building a category-leading competitive social entertainment business
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Antonio Tombanane
Antonio is the founder of Federation of Sport and The Edge Hub, with more than two decades of experience building businesses across technology, digital innovation, recruitment, hospitality and commercial partnerships.
He has built a reputation for bringing together private and public sector organisations to deliver innovative projects, technology ecosystems and commercial ventures that create long-term economic impact.
As Founder and CEO of Federation of Sport, Antonio is responsible for the company's vision, strategic direction, fundraising, commercial partnerships and expansion strategy.
His focus is on building Federation of Sport into one of Europe's leading premium competitive social entertainment brands through a scalable combination of flagship venues, hospitality partnerships, franchising and technology.
Founder Highlights
- 20+ Years Business Leadership
- Founder of multiple businesses
- £1.6M+ flagship venue delivered
- 12,400+ visitors welcomed
- £320k+ revenue in under six months
- Global sports ambassador partnership
- Series A growth capital programme
Strategic Property & Development
Shaun Larvin
Commercial property developer and investor with more than two decades of experience delivering hospitality, commercial, residential, retail and regeneration projects. Track record includes over £150 million of development projects together with landmark schemes including the DoubleTree by Hilton Hull and King William House redevelopment.
Strategic Development
Jamie Alexander Hunter
Experienced property entrepreneur focused on large-scale urban regeneration across the Midlands. Portfolio includes major mixed-use developments, residential schemes and city-centre regeneration opportunities with substantial projected development values across Birmingham's Digbeth district.
International Expansion · Spain & Iberia
Erik Alonso
International business operator with senior leadership experience across hospitality, sports entertainment and brand partnerships in Spain and the wider Iberian market. Brings on-the-ground knowledge of the Spanish leisure, hotel and franchising landscape — supporting Federation of Sport's expansion strategy into Spain, Portugal and Mediterranean resort destinations through hospitality partnerships and master franchise relationships.
Global Sports Ambassador
Thibaut Courtois
One of the world's leading professional goalkeepers, currently with Real Madrid CF and the Belgium national team. UEFA Champions League winner, multiple-time La Liga and Premier League champion, Yashin Trophy winner as the world's best goalkeeper, and Champions League final Man of the Match. As global sports ambassador, Thibaut lends elite-level sporting credibility, international profile and brand association to Federation of Sport — supporting brand visibility, partnerships and customer engagement across European and global markets.
Why This Leadership Team Can Scale Federation of Sport
Complementary expertise across the disciplines required for national and international rollout
Technology & Innovation
Digital platforms, AI roadmap, customer experience and commercial innovation.
Hospitality
Venue operations, premium customer experience, food and beverage strategy.
Commercial Property
Site sourcing, acquisitions, regeneration, landlord negotiations and expansion.
Investment & Finance
Growth capital, investor engagement, strategic funding and corporate finance.
Brand & Partnerships
Commercial partnerships, global sporting relationships and brand positioning.
National Expansion
Multi-site rollout, franchising, hospitality partnerships and international growth.
"Federation of Sport combines entrepreneurial leadership with proven expertise in technology, hospitality, commercial property and large-scale regeneration — supported by international operators and a global sports ambassador. Together, the leadership platform provides the strategic capability required to scale the business nationally and internationally."
Board Reporting
RAG status and monthly KPI tables
Board Dashboard · RAG Status
Configurable traffic-light indicators
Revenue
green
Cash
green
Operations
green
Marketing
amber
Technology
green
Recruitment
amber
Expansion
green
Fundraising
amber
Legal
green
Compliance
green
Monthly KPIs · Editable
Revenue, budget variance, EBITDA, margin
| Month | Revenue | Budget | Variance | EBITDA | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | £620K | £600K | 3.3% | £138K | 22.3% |
| Feb | £680K | £660K | 3.0% | £152K | 22.4% |
| Mar | £760K | £720K | 5.6% | £178K | 23.4% |
| Apr | £820K | £780K | 5.1% | £195K | 23.8% |
| May | £880K | £840K | 4.8% | £215K | 24.4% |
| Jun | £940K | £900K | 4.4% | £232K | 24.7% |
| Jul | £985K | £950K | 3.7% | £248K | 25.2% |
| Aug | £965K | £940K | 2.7% | £240K | 24.9% |
| Sep | £920K | £900K | 2.2% | £224K | 24.3% |
| Oct | £1010K | £960K | 5.2% | £260K | 25.7% |
| Nov | £1110K | £1040K | 6.7% | £295K | 26.6% |
| Dec | £1310K | £1180K | 11.0% | £360K | 27.5% |
The Opportunity
Next phase of expansion — not concept validation
Investor Message
The Opportunity
Federation of Sport has validated its flagship concept through the successful launch of its Hull venue — £1.6M+ invested, 12,400+ visitors and £320K+ revenue in under six months.
The Series A investment is intended to accelerate expansion into additional company-owned venues, strategic hospitality partnerships and franchising, while funding the development of a proprietary technology platform to support long-term scalable growth.
This investment represents an opportunity to participate in the next phase of the company's expansion — not to fund concept validation.