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title: GRE Capital backs Europe’s largest Pickleball and Padel hub with £2.8m facility
description: Read how GRE Capital helped fund the transformation of a Surrey industrial site into Europe's largest Pickleball and Padel hub.
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# [GRE Capital backs Europe’s largest Pickleball and Padel hub with £2.8m facility](https://www.grecapital.com/news/gre-capital-backs-europes-largest-pickleball-and-padel-hub-with-2-8m-facility)

 Written by [Gre Capital](https://www.grecapital.com/news/author/gre-capital) | Apr 21, 2026 1:17:58 PM

GRE Capital, in partnership with Arc & Co, has completed a £2.8 million senior loan  
facility to support the redevelopment of a 60,000 sq ft industrial complex in Farnham, Surrey. The project will create Europe’s largest Pickleball and Padel hub, a landmark  
venue pre-let to HOPP (Home of Pickle and Padel) on a 15-year lease.

Participation in pickleball and padel is rising rapidly across the UK, with more than  
40,000 active players and annual growth exceeding 60 per cent. The Farnham site  will meet surging demand for high quality venues and position itself as the largest  
destination for both sports in Europe.

Michael Mirelman, Director at GRE Capital, said:  
“This facility demonstrates GRE Capital’s ability to provide intelligent and flexible  
funding for high potential projects. With pickleball and padel both booming, HOPP is  
creating a landmark destination in Farnham that will meet surging demand and bring  
world-class facilities to the UK. Working with Arc & Co, we are delighted to help  
deliver Europe’s largest pickleball and padel hub.”

Tom Berry, Director at Arc & Co, added:  
“This was a project that required conviction, speed and a deep understanding of the  
underlying opportunity. GRE Capital’s pragmatic approach made them the ideal  
partner. Together, we have structured a facility that ensures the success of what will  
be the largest pickleball and padel hub in Europe. It is a great example of  
collaboration unlocking value.”

This is the second loan completed this year between GRE Capital and the borrower,  
further strengthening a trusted relationship and underlining GRE’s ability to support  
repeat clients with flexible funding solutions.

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