Champions

Sustainable Beach Lagoon Resorts & Wellness Communities

Powered by Crystal Lagoons® Technology · Champions Group · Champion Infratech

EBITDA Margin ~45%
Annual Cash Yield 25–27%
Project IRR 22–24%
Payback 4–5 Years
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The Opportunity

A Scalable, Capital-Efficient Entry
into Experiential Luxury

The Concept

An experiential luxury resort platform anchored by Crystal Lagoon® beach technology. Combines iconic water features with eco-luxury tented hospitality for a high-value, low-capex asset model.

The Rollout

Phase 1 (2027): Launch of flagship site in India to establish proof-of-concept.

Phase 2 (2028): Expansion to a three-site portfolio across India & Japan.

The Economics

Targeting ~45% EBITDA margins through efficient operations. Projected 25–27% Annual Cash Yield. Asset-backed model with infrastructure-like longevity.

Competitive Positioning

Creating an Irreversible
Experiential Moat

The Demand Shift

  • Strong market shift toward experiential, destination-led hospitality over standard accommodation.
  • All-season appeal capable of serving multiple demographics.

Superior Economics

  • Lagoon resorts historically outperform conventional hotels on ADR and operating margins.
  • Infrastructure-like asset life cycle offers better long-term value than concrete-heavy builds.
  • Lagoon resorts trade at higher multiples (11–13x EBITDA).
Crystal Lagoons®

World-Class Technology
Driving the Experience

Proven Scale

Globally proven across 500+ projects worldwide, establishing Crystal Lagoons® as the gold standard in lagoon resort development.

Efficiency

Patented water technology utilizing low energy and low chemical usage compared to traditional swimming pools — dramatically reducing operating costs.

Strategic Value

Acts as the Core Value Anchor of the resort, making the surrounding real estate significantly more valuable and raising premiums across all revenue streams.

The Moat

Creates a unique blue-water beach environment in any location, establishing a hard-to-replicate barrier to entry for competitors.

Asset Design

The Standardized Asset Template

Land Required

10–15 Acres per site

Design Philosophy

Lagoon-centric masterplan where all amenities radiate from the water — maximizing visual and operational value.

Scalability

Expansion-ready design without requiring new lagoon capex. Additional tents and facilities can be added without core infrastructure investment.

Amenities

Crystal Lagoon® & Beach · Luxury Tented Accommodation · Clubhouse & Lagoon Bar · Restaurant · Event Pavilion

Execution

Two-Phase Rollout Strategy

01

India Flagship — 2027

Objective Establish the operating proof-of-concept, de-risk the platform, and generate immediate cash flow.
Location India — targeting destination leisure and second-home markets.
Construction Timeline 12–13 months (Rapid deployment)
Completion CY 2026–2027
Total Capex USD 11 Mn
02

Portfolio Expansion — 2028

Objective Convert the proof-of-concept into a multi-site portfolio platform.
Plan Add 2 additional sites for a total portfolio of 3 sites (including Phase 1).
Geographies India (Margin Play / Faster Execution) + Japan (Premium Play / High ADR)
Execution Parallel SPV execution using the exact same technology and asset template.
Benefit Geographic and currency diversification.
Capital Structure

Capital Expenditure Breakdown
Per Site

Tech Anchor
USD 5.0 Mn
Accommodation
USD 2.2 Mn
Facilities
USD 1.5 Mn
Site Work
USD 1.2 Mn
Buffer
USD 1.1 Mn

High impact asset created with lean capital deployment compared to traditional concrete hotel builds. Crystal Lagoon tech accounts for the anchor investment.

Total: USD 11.0 Mn
Phase 1 Performance

Unit Economics
Stabilized

ADR
USD 320
Average Daily Rate
Occupancy
65%
Stabilized rate
Annual Revenue
USD 5.3 Mn
Top-line
EBITDA
USD 2.4 Mn
Operating profit
EBITDA Margin
~45%
Efficient operations
Free Cash Flow
~USD 1.7 Mn
Post-debt
Implied Valuation (11x EBITDA Multiple)
USD 26–28 Mn
~2.4x value creation relative to the USD 11M capex
2.4× Value
Creation
Full Portfolio

Portfolio Economics
Post-Expansion

Total Revenue
USD 21.2 Mn
Total EBITDA
USD 9.6 Mn
Free Cash Flow
~USD 6.8 Mn
annually
Target Exit Valuation (12x EBITDA)
~USD 115 Mn
vs USD 44 Mn total invested capex
Exit Options: Strategic sale, portfolio refinance, or REIT listing.
Funding

Project Finance &
Funding Structure

USD 11M
Total Capex
60%
Investor Equity
USD 6.6 Mn
30%
Senior / Structured Debt
USD 3.3 Mn
10%
Sponsor Equity
USD 1.1 Mn

Conservative leverage structure designed to provide downside protection for investors.

Returns

Superior Risk-Adjusted Returns

Phase 1 Investor Metrics
Equity Ticket
USD 6.6 Mn
Annual Cash Yield
25–27%
Project IRR
22–24%
Payback Period
4–5 Yrs
Portfolio ROI at Scale
USD 19.8 Mn
Total Equity Deployment (3 sites)
Portfolio IRR
22–24%
With similar yield profiles across all sites
The Investment Opportunity

Seeking Long-Term
Strategic Partners

For the rollout of the Champion Luxury Resort Platform across India and Japan.

Phase 1 — Immediate
USD 6.6 Mn
Equity for the India Flagship
Phase 2 — Expansion
~USD 19.8 Mn
Total equity for full portfolio

Targeted close aligned with Phase 1 development timeline (2026–2027)