# Poolhouse: Entertainment, London, United Kingdom

> Poolhouse: Poolhouse is a UK-based entertainment company founded in 2024 by Steve and Dave Jolliffe, known for creating Topgolf.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/startup/poolhouse (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

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# Poolhouse

Poolhouse is a UK-based entertainment company founded in 2024 by Steve and Dave Jolliffe, known for creating Topgolf.

Funding reported Last round: Venture (Round not Specified)

Entertainment London, United Kingdom

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2024 2 years old
- **Team:** 49 11 to 50 people
- **Funding reported:** 90.5M as listed, currency not stated
- **Last round:** Venture (Round not Specified) Jul 2026

How sure we are

- ✓ **Listed** We know it exists and what it does
- 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise
- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

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## About Poolhouse

Poolhouse is a UK-based entertainment company founded in 2024 by Steve and Dave Jolliffe, known for creating Topgolf.

The company aims to enhance the traditional game of pool by integrating patented interactive gaming technology with high-end hospitality in a vibrant, Las Vegas-inspired setting. Poolhouse is headquartered in London and has secured $34 million in seed funding to support its innovative vision. The company operates as both a software and venue provider, creating immersive entertainment spaces featuring gamified billiards tables that track shots and offer a variety of interactive games. Their venues also provide curated food and beverage options, designed to elevate the dining experience beyond typical sports bars. Poolhouse plans to expand through franchising and licensing its technology to existing venues, targeting upscale restaurants, entertainment centers, and event setups. The first flagship location is set to open near London’s Liverpool Street Station in early 2026, with plans for further expansion in the US and globally.

## What company datasets say Poolhouse raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **90.5M** in the source's currency

Last round **Venture (Round not Specified)**

Last round size **55M**

Last round date **Jul 2026**

Investors listed **5**

## On 2 portfolio pages

Investors who name them

- [Frontive Services](https://millionrounds.com/fund/frontive-services)
- [Sharp Alpha Advisors](https://millionrounds.com/fund/sharp-alpha-advisors)

Each firm lists Poolhouse on its own website. That is the firm's claim, a weaker thing than a round we watched, but a named source.

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

global connectivity patented gaming technology multi-site expansion entertainment b2c patent-protected technology scalable operating model hospitality integration ai detection circuitry services ai-powered gameplay technology leisure recreation data insights venue design entertainment providers

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- **Sector:** Entertainment
- **Industry code:** NAICS 713990, 722511, SIC 7999, 5812

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