Role 1329

POOLBAR GROUP

Pioneering the "Hospitality Inflatables" Category

Executive Summary 2026

PoolBar Group Limited (PoolBar™) is not entering an existing market — we are inventing a new one. We are the creators of the "Hospitality Inflatables" category: a patented, military-grade, high-margin asset class built to aggressively dominate the global resort, cruise, and event sectors. This is a true Blue Ocean opportunity. There are no direct competitors. There is only us.

 1.  EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & MARKET OPPORTUNITY

PoolBar™ is redefining temporary hospitality infrastructure. We have invented a patented, portable, high-margin asset at the intersection of luxury hospitality, retail, and experiential advertising. The global hospitality sector includes over 130,000 beachfront resorts and hotels, yet high-value spaces like pools and courtyards often sit idle at night or during off-peak seasons. PoolBar™ unlocks secondary revenue cycles by transforming any space into a premium venue instantly — with no planning permission, no construction, and zero downtime.

Our product line is structured across three core pillars:

  • Pool Bars: The Santorini and Bahamas swim-up bars, placing premium hospitality directly on the water.
  • Event Inflatables: The World Cup Event Bar, DJ Booth, and Luxury Pavilion for large-scale celebrations, fan zones, and private hire.
  • Miscellaneous: Custom retail kiosks, brand sampling booths, and bespoke structures for any commercial application.

Every unit can be fully brand-wrapped and custom-designed to fit any environment, theme, or corporate identity — from Royal Caribbean's themed beach clubs to luxury resort aesthetics. There are no limits to customisation.

Addressable Market

£57 Billion 

£4.2 Billion 

£150 Million 

Global OOH advertising & brand activation industry. Every major beverage brand requires a deployable, brandable bar for activations. 

PoolBar™ is that platform.

Global cruise, private island & luxury resort sector — 130,000+ beachfront properties seeking to monetise idle spaces with zero construction downtime.

Immediate 3-year obtainable target via MTA 50-state deal (see below), cruise line pilot programmes, and direct B2B sales driven by our 73-domain digital monopoly.

2.  COMMERCIAL TRACTION & LIVE DEPLOYMENT

The MTA Distributors 50-State Agreement

PoolBar™ has received a confirmed opening order from MTA Distributors for $100,000 ($50,000 received, remainder due April 2026). MTA, with an annual turnover of ~$100 million, is one of America's largest rental equipment distributors, representing over 200 manufacturers. PoolBar™ has been appointed as one of only three preferred suppliers in their inflatable market, with future income from this source alone projected at $110,000 per month.

Live Deployments — Two Shows, Two Continents. Now: Seatrade Cruise Global, Miami

 

SPRING FAIR 2026  |  Birmingham NEC, UK

ARA SHOW 2026  |  Orlando, USA

SEATRADE CRUISE GLOBAL 2026  | 

 Miami, USA (detail below)

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Upcoming Exhibitions — Miami, April 2026 

Event

Date

Significance

Seatrade Cruise Global

April 13–16, 2026

World's largest cruise industry gathering — fleet operators, private island buyers, port entertainment directors.

F&B@Sea

April 15–16, 2026

Co-located with Seatrade — Bacardi, Campari Group, Brown Forman, and Carlsberg all confirmed attendees.

  3.  QUALIFIED COMMERCIAL PIPELINE

We are currently managing a schedule of circa 360 highly qualified commercial leads. At the IAPPA 2025 exhibition, senior procurement decision-makers physically toured our stand, handled the product, and registered direct commercial interest. These are not cold outreach contacts — each represents an organisation with multi-unit purchasing potential.

Royal Caribbean International

Private Destinations Manager

Universal Orlando Resort

Sr. Manager, Park Services & AGM

The LEGO Group / LEGOLAND

Snr Director, Marketing & VP Development

National Basketball Association (NBA)

Director, Branded Attractions & Global Partnerships

Hilton Grand Vacations

Senior Vice President

Kennedy Space Center / Delaware North

Assistant General Manager

The full 360-lead schedule — including contact names, titles, organisations, and follow-up status — is available in our Investor Data Room upon request. PoolBar™ enters Seatrade Cruise Global and F&B@Sea>; with a confirmed distribution partner, a live product range, a validated pipeline, and a category name that no competitor owns. We are not pitching a concept — we are presenting a business already in motion.

  4.  COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE & DIGITAL MONOPOLY

The traditional inflatable market is dominated by low-quality, single-layer PVC products imported via AliExpress, Temu etc., retailing between £750 and £2000. These require a constant loud blower (like a bouncy castle), carry a documented risk of over-inflation and explosion in warm climates, and have a commercial lifespan of approximately three months. They are not competitors — they are a different and inferior product category entirely.  

Dimension

Cheap Imports (AliExpress)

PoolBar™ — Oceanex Range

Material

Low-grade PVC (0.4–0.6mm thick). Sags, bends, collapses under load.

Military-grade, 0.9mm thick with drop-stitch enabling solid shelves up to 20cm thick, with 6,000+ internal fibres/sq m). Rock-hard, rigid, and load-bearing.

Acoustics

Requires a constant loud blower 24/7 — like a bouncy castle in a 5-star resort.

Inflates in 8 minutes, then holds pressure completely silently for up to 6 days.

Thermal Safety

No thermal regulation. Severe risk of over-inflation and explosion in warm climates.

Drop-stitch core engineered to withstand extreme temperature fluctuations safely.

Lifespan

~3 months commercial use (confirmed by direct buyer feedback at our trade shows).

3–4 years of commercial use. Vastly superior ROI.

Aesthetics

Looks like a children's party prop. Completely inappropriate for 5-star venues.

Architectural luxury design. UV-printed branding. Indistinguishable from a permanent resort fixture.

 IP & Digital Monopoly — 73 Exact-Match Domains

Patent applied forPoolBar™ has constructed an impenetrable digital moat by aggressively acquiring 73 Premium Exact-Match Domains (EMDs) covering every conceivable global search variation a customer, B2B buyer, or rental operator might use — including hospitalityinflatables.com, inflatablehospitality.com, poolbarswimupbar.com, inflatablebeachbar.com, inflatablepoolbar.co.uk, and floatingpoolbar.com. Anyone searching for inflatable hospitality solutions is funnelled directly into the PoolBar™ ecosystem. No competitor can buy their way in.

 5.  LEADERSHIP TEAM

Christopher Esprit 
Co-Founder & CEO

20+ years across AI, tech, hospitality, and rentals. Specialist in B2B/B2C growth, digital marketing, and AI automation. Drives global commercial strategy.

Norman "Norrie" Jackson 
Company Secretary / Corporate Finance

Chartered Accountant & Corporate Finance Specialist. Deep expertise in growth financing, corporate governance, and compliance.

Danielle Esprit 
Co-Founder & Ops Director

25+ years in global operations including Cargill UK. Specialist in logistics, automation, and luxury guest services. Manages supply chain and client delivery.

Johnny 
Creative Director

Visionary behind the luxury aesthetic of the Oceanex product range. Leads all product design, visual identity, and creative strategy.

Beecroft 
Executive Team Member

Strategic leadership and operational execution within the executive board.

 6.  FINANCIAL FORECASTS & USE OF FUNDS

 5-Year Financial Projections

Year End

Revenue

EBITDA

EBITDA Margin

Exit Val (10× EBITDA)

2026

£1.2M

£0.5M

41%

£5M

2027

£21.0M

£10.8M

51%

£108M

2028

£52.0M

£26.7M

51%

£267M

2029

£92.5M

£47.6M

51%

£476M

2030

£158.1M

£82.7M

52%

£827M

 Poolbar seeks Investing NED’s to join them on their journey. With a background in retail / leisure, knowledge and experience of fast growing startup businesses and an ability to invest both time and money you’ll be joining a winning team. 

Use of Funds — £250k Raise (SEIS in process)

Minimum tranche £10k. PoolBar Group has already self-financed £95k to reach this stage. 

Allocation

Amount

Product enhancements and new products

£100k

Future Events & Trade Shows

£50k

Sales & Marketing

£40k

Intellectual Property (Patents & Trademarks)

£30k

Miscellaneous

£30k

 Investor Due Diligence & Data Room

A comprehensive Data Room is available upon request, including: confirmation of commercial insurance coverage (AXA XL / Hiscox); detailed Income & Expenditure reports to date; full Director's loan breakdown; and the complete schedule of circa 360 qualified commercial leads.

How to apply: Please reach out to    This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to express your interest.    

Closing Date: 4 weeks from posting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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