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Epic Padel will open in Charlotte in September with five outdoor courts. Why it matters: There's been a steady rise in the number of padel courts throughout North Carolina thanks to the rising popularity of the sport. Context: Padel is a racquet sport often described as a combination of tennis and squash. A growing number of players have picked up the sport both abroad and in the U.S, including current and former professional athletes.
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Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Epic Padel launches in Charlotte with 5 courts
Epic Padel Charlotte is launching its flagship multi-sport facility on September 2, 2025, redefining racquet sports in the U.S. with a visionary 260,000 sq. ft. complex featuring padel, pickleball, tennis, swimming pools, and a state-of-the-art gym. Backed by a powerful partnership with Prosperity Athletic Club and led by Epic Padel’s bold expansion strategy, this opening marks a major milestone in North America’s growing padel movement.
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Monday, August 25, 2025 at 11:02 AM
A New Era for Racquet Sports: Epic Padel Charlotte Grand Opening
Explore the key differences, benefits and gameplay of padel vs tennis at Epic Padel. Discover which sport fits your goals and join our membership for coaching.
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Friday, July 4, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Padel vs Tennis: Expert Comparison & Benefits by Epic Padel
Curious about the difference between padel and pickleball? This in-depth guide breaks down court design, gameplay, equipment, and more to help you decide which sport fits your style. Whether you're a beginner or a racquet sport veteran, you'll learn what sets padel apart—and why it's gaining momentum fast in Charlotte.
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Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Padel vs Pickleball: What’s the Difference and Which One Should You Try?
Master padel rules with this complete guide on scoring, serving, and court play. Learn key tips before joining a match or club in the U.S.
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Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Padel Rules: Everything You Need to Know Before Stepping Onto the Court
New to padel? Learn what padel is, how it’s played, key benefits, and why it’s booming in the U.S. Start your journey with Epic Padel today.
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Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 12:57 PM
What Is Padel? Beginner’s Guide to Rules, Benefits & How to Play
Forbes
Match Point: Meet The Start-Up Hoping To Win Big In US Padel
Have you played padel yet? If not, it may not be long. Often described as a mix between squash and tennis, padel is the world’s fastest-growing sport, now attracting more than 30 million players in 130 countries
SBJ
Epic Padel raises $10M seed round to expand clubs in the U.S.
Virginia-based padel club operator Epic Padel has raised an oversubscribed $10M seed funding round led by NowaisWorld and Stryde Ventures as it aims to expand its presence in the U.S.
Athletech News
Epic Padel Secures $10M To Spur US Growth for Popular Racket Sport
Padel, the fastest-growing sport worldwide according to some estimates, with more than 30 million players across 130 countries, is still in its early stages in the U.S. But it’s getting more financial support.
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Pro Rata Premium: First Look
A Chicago-based crypto and stablecoin infrastructure provider, raised a $104m Series D extension at a $1b valuation.
Fortune Term Sheet
GV’s Sangeen Zeb on investing in AI unicorns like Harvey
Sangeen Zeb grew up in Omaha, Nebraska, psychologically wrapped in Warren Buffett’s legend.
WSJ Pro
Founders Fund Makes Its Only Bet in Legal AI. It’s in Brazil.
The firm co-led a $35 million Series A investment alongside Sequoia Capital in São Paulo-based Enter at a $350 million valuation.
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Epic Padel raises $10M
Epic Padel, a Virginia-based padel operator and investor, has raised $10 million in an oversubscribed seed round to accelerate its U.S.
citybiz
Epic Padel Secures $10M to Turn the U.S. Into the Next Padel Powerhouse
Padel is the fastest-growing sport in the world with 30m players in 130 countries on over 63,000 courts.
Tech Funding News
Female-led Virginia-based Epic Padel raises $10M to turn unused spaces into new padel courts
Virginia-headquartered padel operator and investor Epic Padel has raised $10 million in seed funding to accelerate U.S. expansion and support new projects in the sport globally.
Fortune
GV’s Sangeen Zeb on investing in AI unicorns like Harvey, Thinking Machines, and OpenEvidence
Sangeen Zeb grew up in Omaha, Nebraska, psychologically wrapped in Warren Buffett’s legend.
Tech Startups
Top 10 Startup and Tech Funding News – September 24, 2025
Epic Padel, a female-led padel sports startup based in Virginia, raised $10 million in seed funding to grow its network of padel clubs and related ventures.
TradedVC
Oracle’s $18B Bond Sale, Tether’s $500B Valuation, Coinbase’s Stablecoin Bet, & Ben Stiller’s Soda Launch
Roundup covering Oracle’s $18B bond sale, Tether’s $500B valuation talk, Coinbase’s bet on stablecoins, and Ben Stiller’s soda brand funding.
Business News This Week
Epic Padel secures USD 10M to turn the U.S. into the next padel powerhouse
Virginia-based Epic Padel announces a $10M seed round to launch U.S. clubs and back padel ecosystem ventures.
Enterprise Digital News
Epic Padel secures USD 10M to turn the U.S. into the next padel powerhouse
Epic Padel closes an oversubscribed $10M round to launch first clubs and invest across the global padel ecosystem.
CFOtech (TechDay Network)
Epic Padel raises USD $10M to expand clubs & global reach
Epic Padel closes a $10M seed round to expand U.S. padel clubs and support padel ventures globally.
Startup Weekly
Sports startup Epic Padel secures $10m seed funding to turn the U.S. into the next padel powerhouse
Epic Padel lands $10M seed to accelerate U.S. expansion and broaden access to the sport.
MarketWatch (Press Release)
Epic Padel secures $10M to turn the U.S. into the next padel powerhouse
Press release announcing Epic Padel’s $10M raise to expand U.S. operations and padel ecosystem initiatives.
Markets Insider (Business Insider)
Epic Padel secures $10M to turn the U.S. into the next padel powerhouse
GlobeNewswire press release carried by Markets Insider: Epic Padel raises $10M to fuel U.S. club launches and investments.
AP News (GlobeNewswire – Paid Content)
Epic Padel secures $10M to turn the U.S. into the next padel powerhouse
GlobeNewswire press release: Epic Padel raises $10M to expand clubs and support padel growth in the U.S.
Wamda
Epic Padel secures $10 million to launch to back global padel ventures
Epic Padel, a US-based padel operator and investor, closed an oversubscribed $10 million seed round led by NowaisWorld and Stryde Ventures,
Yahoo Finance
Epic Padel secures $10M to turn the U.S. into the next padel powerhouse
Virginia-based padel operator and investor closes oversubscribed round to launch its first clubs and back category-defining ventures across the global padel ecosystem
Entrepreneur
We Got Funded! Epic Padel's US$10 Million Round Aims to Transform the US into a Padel Leader
Epic Padel, a US-based padel operator, has announced US$10 million in funding to accelerate its US expansion and support the next wave of padel innovation worldwide.
Arab News
Gulf SMEs fuel million-dollar bets, fintech deals heat up
US-based Epic Padel has closed an oversubscribed $10 million seed round led by NowaisWorld and Stryde Ventures