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Felix Ruiz
The Marbea Business Guru Leading a Global Sports Tech Revolution
In the heart of Spain’s sun-drenched Costa del Sol, Marbella has long been a magnet for jet-setters, visionaries, and
entrepreneurs. But among the luxury yachts, golf estates, and rooftop cocktails, one name stands out for rede昀椀ning what it
means to build global impact from a Mediterranean base: Félix Ruiz.
Known for his sharp instincts, relentless drive, and an uncanny ability to spot digital trends before they become mainstream,
Félix has earned his place as one of Spain’s most successful modern entrepreneurs. And while his résumé includes major
successes across multiple ventures, his current passion — and perhaps his most ambitious project yet — is Playtomic.
From Tuenti to Playtomic - A Legacy of Innovation
Félix Ruiz 昀椀rst rose to prominence as a co-founder of Tuenti, the social network often dubbed “the Spanish Facebook.” Under
his leadership, Tuenti became a digital phenomenon, eventually being acquired by Telefónica. But for Félix, that was just the
beginning.
After several successful ventures in 昀椀tness, health, and tech investment, Félix shifted his attention to the sports-tech space,
identifying an underserved niche with global potential: racquet sports. With Playtomic, he has once again proven his ability to
anticipate trends and scale them with precision.
About Playtomic
At its core, Playtomic is a mobile platform that connects players of padel, tennis,
and other racquet sports with courts, clubs, and communities — all in a few taps.
Think of it as the Airbnb meets Strava of amateur sports.
The app allows users to book courts, 昀椀nd playing partners, join local leagues, track
their stats, and even analyze their gameplay. For clubs, it o昀昀ers a powerful management system that streamlines operations, optimizes bookings, and enhances
user engagement.
What began as a small startup is now a global leader in the space, with over 5
million users in more than 50 countries, and growing at a pace that few could have
predicted.
What Drives Félix Ruiz?
More than capital or code, what fuels Félix is vision. He
sees Playtomic not just as a tool, but as a movement.
A way to make sport more accessible, inclusive, and
part of everyday life — no matter where you live or
how good you are.
He speaks often about the “social engine” of sport
and how technology can strengthen real-world
communities. For him, success is not just in downloads
or revenue — it’s in people connecting on a court,
competing, laughing, sweating, and growing together.
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