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
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£57 Billion |
£4.2 Billion |
£150 Million |
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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
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SPRING FAIR 2026 | Birmingham NEC, UK |
ARA SHOW 2026 | Orlando, USA |
SEATRADE CRUISE GLOBAL 2026 | Miami, USA (detail below) |

Upcoming Exhibitions — Miami, April 2026
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Event |
Date |
Significance |
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Seatrade Cruise Global |
April 13–16, 2026 |
World's largest cruise industry gathering — fleet operators, private island buyers, port entertainment directors. |
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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.
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Royal Caribbean International |
Private Destinations Manager |
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Universal Orlando Resort |
Sr. Manager, Park Services & AGM |
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The LEGO Group / LEGOLAND |
Snr Director, Marketing & VP Development |
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National Basketball Association (NBA) |
Director, Branded Attractions & Global Partnerships |
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Hilton Grand Vacations |
Senior Vice President |
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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.
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Dimension |
Cheap Imports (AliExpress) |
PoolBar™ — Oceanex Range |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Lifespan |
~3 months commercial use (confirmed by direct buyer feedback at our trade shows). |
3–4 years of commercial use. Vastly superior ROI. |
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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 for. PoolBar™ 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
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Christopher Esprit |
20+ years across AI, tech, hospitality, and rentals. Specialist in B2B/B2C growth, digital marketing, and AI automation. Drives global commercial strategy. |
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Norman "Norrie" Jackson |
Chartered Accountant & Corporate Finance Specialist. Deep expertise in growth financing, corporate governance, and compliance. |
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Danielle Esprit |
25+ years in global operations including Cargill UK. Specialist in logistics, automation, and luxury guest services. Manages supply chain and client delivery. |
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Johnny |
Visionary behind the luxury aesthetic of the Oceanex product range. Leads all product design, visual identity, and creative strategy. |
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Beecroft |
Strategic leadership and operational execution within the executive board. |
6. FINANCIAL FORECASTS & USE OF FUNDS
5-Year Financial Projections
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Year End |
Revenue |
EBITDA |
EBITDA Margin |
Exit Val (10× EBITDA) |
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2026 |
£1.2M |
£0.5M |
41% |
£5M |
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2027 |
£21.0M |
£10.8M |
51% |
£108M |
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2028 |
£52.0M |
£26.7M |
51% |
£267M |
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2029 |
£92.5M |
£47.6M |
51% |
£476M |
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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.
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Allocation |
Amount |
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Product enhancements and new products |
£100k |
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Future Events & Trade Shows |
£50k |
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Sales & Marketing |
£40k |
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Intellectual Property (Patents & Trademarks) |
£30k |
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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.
