What does Toca Football do?
Toca Football operates tech-enabled soccer training centers under its Toca Soccer brand across North America, with 37 locations, and runs Toca Social, a portfolio of soccer-themed entertainment and dining venues in London and Birmingham.
How much did they raise?
The company raised a total of $35M, which includes $15M in equity funding and $20M in debt financing, with J.P. Morgan Commercial Banking acting as the lead investor.
What are their plans for the money?
The funds will be used to accelerate the company's international growth, particularly through enhancing its soccer training technology and expanding its social entertainment venues. This includes opening a new US-based Toca Social location in 2025 near Dallas and further global market expansions planned for 2026 and beyond.
What have they achieved so far?
Since its inception in 2016, Toca Football has successfully established 37 soccer training centers in North America and launched social entertainment venues in London and Birmingham, marking significant progress in its vision of merging soccer training with entertainment experiences.