Padel & networking for founders
An afternoon with other founders: two round tables, then king of the court. You get a new partner every round and move up or down a court as you win or lose, so every game is at your level and with someone new.
- Date
- Thursday 28 January 2027
- Time
- 13:30 to 19:00
- Where
- PassieCenter, Breukelen
- Who
- Founders only
Never play without a partner
You sign up on your own and get a different partner every round. You talk between points and on the walk to the next court, and by the time the drinks start you already know half the room.
- 1
A different partner every round
After each game the pairs split up and you team up with someone new. The founder next to you in this game can be across the net in the next one.
- 2
Networking on court and off court
A game together is a better icebreaker than a name badge. The round tables before the first game and the drinks after the last one give you time for the longer conversations.
- 3
Always a game at your level
We play king of the court. The two winners move up a court, the two losers move down, and both pairs split up so they end on opposite sides of the net. After a few rounds you are playing people at your own level.
The afternoon
Thursday 28 January 2027 · PassieCenter, Keulschevaart 5, 3621 MX Breukelen
- 13:30Centre court
Walk-in
- 14:00Centre court
Welcome by Software Combined
- 14:15Centre court
Round table 1
- 14:45Centre court
Round table 2
- 15:15Centre court and courts 1 to 7
Change and warm up
- 15:30Centre court and courts 1 to 7
Padel starts
- King of the court, moving up and down individually
- Clinic on centre court
- 18:00Centre court
Beat the pro and drinks
- 19:00Centre court
Close
Last time: Barcelona
We ran the first edition in Barcelona on 12 October 2026, the day before Shift AI. It stayed relaxed for about five minutes. After that, founders were chasing every ball. Here is the one-minute aftermovie.
Brought to you by
Software Combined invests in successful B2B tech businesses and helps them grow, with offices in Sydney, Amsterdam and Auckland.
Reserve your spot
Founders only. Tell us who you are and how you play.
- Thursday 28 January 2027
- 13:30 to 19:00
- PassieCenter, Breukelen
- Founders only
- €€25 per founder
Questions
Who can join?
Founders and co-founders only. Everyone on court and at the round tables is running a company.
What level do I need?
Any level. You move up after a win and down after a loss, so within a few rounds you are playing people at your own level. Real beginners can join one of our clinics, and the best players finish the afternoon by taking on a pro in Beat the pro.
Do I need to bring a partner?
No. You sign up on your own and get a new partner every round.
What should I bring?
Sports clothes, padel shoes and your racket. There is time to change at 15:15, before the warm-up.
What is Software Combined?
A group of entrepreneurs who invest in successful B2B software and tech businesses, with offices in Amsterdam, Sydney and Auckland. On top of the investment, the companies they back get support with things like marketing, legal, compliance and HR. They sponsor this event and open the afternoon with the welcome at 14:00.
Who is Software Combined for?
Founders and owners of profitable, niche B2B software companies with strong recurring revenue and an experienced team. Some want to sell and step away. Others want to stay in charge and bring in an investor to help them grow.