Pro Climbing League raised £3.2 million in Seed funding. Redrice Ventures led the round. The company runs professional climbing events.
Backing and expansion
Active Partners, Accelerate Ventures, and the International Bouldering Alliance joined the round. The funding supports three 2027 events in Berlin, Paris, and London. Each event will offer £50,000 in prize money.
Early demand
The London debut sold out its 2,500 seats in under 24 hours. Attendees came from 27 countries, and 43% of ticket buyers for that event were female. The league sold 4,000 tickets on the first day for the 2027 season.
Event format
Competitors race head-to-head on identical walls. The first climber to top out wins. The league says its podium pays around double existing competitions, and first place at major international events is currently £6,000.
The league plans to launch a content channel around athletes' lives and gym relationships. The 2027 season opens in Berlin on January 23. Five events are planned for 2028, including one in the United States.