Los Angeles Beat Acquired in Landmark Deal; Franchise and League Investment Accelerate Pro Padel League Expansion

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Pro Padel League (PPL) today announced that the Los Angeles Beat franchise has been fully acquired by Los Angeles Beat Partners, LLC. in a record-setting transaction. The deal also includes a strategic investment into the PPL, providing growth capital to support the league’s expansion, media reach, and commercial development. The transaction comes on the heels of the New York Atlantics franchise adding tennis star Frances Tiafoe to their cap table and further solidifies the PPL’s position as the top professional padel league.

Los Angeles Beat Partners, LLC. is a U.S.-based family partnership with deep experience across transportation and logistics, infrastructure private equity, real assets, and alternative investments. The Los Angeles Beat have appointed David Eisen as Chief Executive Officer and Corey Eisen as President and General Manager, overseeing team operations, partnerships, and growth strategy.

“This is our first investment in sports and entertainment, sparked by a passion for padel,” said David Eisen, Owner & CEO. “We see an exciting opportunity to scale both the team and the league—building global relevance, fan engagement, and a premier platform for players and partners.”

“Our goal is to make the Los Angeles Beat a flagship franchise, attract top talent, and establish LA as a powerhouse for padel in the U.S.,” said Corey Eisen, President & GM. “With momentum growing nationwide, this is the catalyst to shape the sport’s future and inspire fans across LA and beyond.”

“Welcoming David and Corey to the PPL ownership family marks a major milestone for the league,” said Michael Dorfman, CEO of the Pro Padel League. “Their vision and operating expertise will elevate the Beat into a premier franchise and accelerate our mission to build padel into a world-class sports property.”

Los Angeles Beat Partners, LLC. was represented by Steven M. Olenick, Member and Chair of the Sports & Entertainment Practice, along with Mike Feblowitz and Daniel Lerner, Associates at Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C. Dentons acted as legal counsel to PPL.

The Los Angeles Beat will also undergo an extensive rebrand ahead of the 2026 season, reflecting the team’s new direction and ambition.

About Pro Padel League (PPL)

Founded in 2023, the Pro Padel League (PPL) is the world’s top professional padel league with 10 teams in the United States, Canada, and Mexico consisting of the most talented male and female players in the world. The 2025 season has featured five international events, including three regular season competitions, the Wölffer Estate Vineyard PPL All-Star, and the PPL City’s Cup.

Backed by Left Lane Capital and other top institutional investors, PPL events reach 300 million households across more than 100 countries via world-class distribution partners. All PPL events and matches can also be viewed globally on the PPL’s YouTube channel.