Topgolf Founders Raise $34M for Poolhouse Launch

The founders of Topgolf and Puttshack, Steve and Dave Jolliffe, have raised $34 million to launch Poolhouse, a tech-enabled entertainment venue centered around the game of pool. The funding round was led by Sharp Alpha and DMG Ventures, with participation from notable investors including David Blitzer and Simon Sports. Poolhouse aims to revolutionize the pool experience by incorporating proprietary technology for score tracking and interactive games, similar to the impact Topgolf had on golf. The venues will feature a vibrant, vintage Las Vegas-inspired ambiance and a curated food and drink selection. The first location is set to open in early 2026 in London, with plans to expand to the U.S. The Jolliffes emphasize this endeavor as their most ambitious project to date, focusing on scalability and technological innovation.