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August 26, 2025 - Deals
Frances Tiafoe Leads $10 Million Seed Round For Pro Padel League Franchise New York Atlantics
New York Atlantics (@NewYorkAtlantics), a Pro Padel League (PPL) franchise based in New York, NY, has closed a seed equity round led by tennis superstar Frances Tiafoe, valuing the team at over $10 million. The round also includes investors Maarten Paes, Gary Vaynerchuk, Left Lane Capital, and Litquidity, with Tiafoe joining the club’s senior leadership to provide strategic guidance.
FUN FACT: First time a major current professional tennis star has teamed up with a franchise of the Pro Padel League (PPL). In addition to his investment, Tiafoe, currently world's #13th player, will provide strategic advice and guidance as a member of the club's senior leadership team
INVESTORS: Frances Tiafoe, Maarten Paes, Left Lane Capital, Gary Vaynerchuk, & Litquidity
ROUND: Seed
VALUATION: $10,000,000
HQ: #NewYork #NY #NewYorkCity #NYC
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