Gambado Limited
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Gambado Limited - overview
Established
2003
Location
Leatherhead, -, UK
Primary Industry
Travel & Leisure
About
Gambado Limited operates premier indoor soft play venues, designed for families seeking safe and engaging recreational activities. Their offerings include expansive play zones and birthday party services, catering to children of various ages. Founded in 2003, Gambado Limited is based in Leatherhead, UK, and specializes in indoor soft play venues. The company has not reported any significant pivots or changes in business strategy since its inception.
Information regarding the founder's history or previous ventures is not available. The company has successfully raised funding, but specific details on funding rounds are not disclosed. Gambado provides a premier indoor soft play and kids' birthday party venue, specifically engineered for families seeking safe and engaging recreational activities. Their core offerings include expansive soft play zones featuring slides, ball pits, toddler areas, dodgems, and sensory rooms, all designed to cater to a wide range of ages and developmental needs.
The venue is particularly focused on children, with specialized areas for infants and toddlers, ensuring safety and enjoyment through adult supervision. Gambado targets families in urban areas, particularly in London, where demand for indoor recreational spaces is high, especially during inclement weather or school holidays. The company's services extend to hosting birthday parties, with pre-packaged options that eliminate stress for parents while facilitating memorable celebrations for children. In 2015, Gambado generated a revenue of USD 9.
94 mn and reported an EBITDA of USD 606,260. The company primarily earns revenue through the sale of admission tickets for play sessions and birthday party packages, which provide value for visitors and larger groups. Customers purchase standard play sessions lasting 1 hour and 45 minutes, with discounted advance bookings available for peak times. Additionally, revenue is supported by the on-site café, which offers various food and beverage options for both children and adults.
This direct-to-consumer model enables Gambado to maintain strong customer relationships and encourages repeat visits, particularly during weekends and school holidays. The strategy of offering memberships further stabilizes revenue, promoting frequent usage among local families. Details regarding upcoming products, market expansion plans, or recent funding utilization are not available for Gambado Limited.
Primary Industry
Travel & Leisure
Sub Industries
Hotels & Accommodations
Website
www.gambado.com
Total Amount Raised
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Gambado Limited - financials
| Fiscal Year Ended | Dec 31, 2009 | Dec 31, 2010 | Dec 31, 2011 | Dec 31, 2012 | Dec 31, 2013 | Dec 31, 2014 | Dec 31, 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (USD) | 3,017,000 | 3,567,920 | - | 6,308,468 | - | - | - |
| % Revenue Growth (YoY) | - | 18.3% | - | - | - | - | - |
| EBITDA (USD) | 7,000 | 269,138 | - | 380,364 | - | - | - |
| Operating Income (USD) | (417,000) | (150,258) | - | (313,859) | - | - | - |
| Operating Margin | (13.8%) | (4.2%) | - | (5.0%) | - | - | - |
| % EBITDA Margin | 0.2% | 7.5% | - | 6.0% | - | - | - |
| NET Income (USD) | (493,000) | (218,620) | - | (381,213) | - | - | - |
| % Net Margin | (16.3%) | (6.1%) | - | (6.0%) | - | - | - |
Gambado Limited - employee data


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