AEI LEADER · RANK 39 · TENNIS

Rafael Nadal

Academies / ZEL hospitality

22-time Grand Slam champion.

80AEI SCORE
OUT OF 100

ENTREPRENEURIAL THESIS

“Build premium experiences around discipline, hospitality and player development.”

DISTINCTIVE EDGE

Premium experience + operator partner

CAPITAL + OPERATING RELATIONSHIPS

Meliá Hotels; academy operators; investors

BUSINESS, OWNERSHIP & INVESTMENT EVIDENCE

01

Built a global tennis academy and education platform.

02

Co-created the ZEL hotel brand with an experienced hospitality partner.

03

Expanded into sports technology, events and selective investments.

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