Block'Out Competitors

Lucas Kovalcik and Tim Walsh – avid climbers and entrepreneurial minded – decided to open their first indoor rock gym, called The Gravity Vault, in 2004. Natives of Bergen County, NJ, they knew there was a need for a state-of-the-art climbing gym in the county and wanted to share their passion for the sport. Opening the first Gravity Vault was only the first step in creating a franchise. They knew how fast the sport was growing and wanted to have a solid foundation with at least two operating gyms before they franchised. Their gyms have been featured in Fitness Magazine, the New York Times, Entrepreneur Magazine, The Bergen Record, 201 Magazine, Rockland Today Magazine and Urban Climber Magazine to name just a few publications. Gravity Vault also has been featured on Fox News, CNBC, MSNBC and many more. In addition to many rock-climbing awards, Kovalcik and Walsh were named co-2013 New Jersey State Small Business Person of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration. For more information on The Gravity Vault, visit http://www.gravityvault.com/franchise/.

Momentum Indoor Climbing is a premier climbing gym company dedicated to building strong communities through movement, connection, and shared challenge. We provide world-class climbing terrain, professional instruction, and thoughtfully designed spaces that serve climbers of all ages and abilities. Beyond climbing, Momentum offers yoga, fitness training, youth programs, and community events that create an inclusive and welcoming environment for everyone from first-time visitors to competitive athletes. Safety, hospitality, and operational excellence are at the core of everything we do. Our team is passionate about delivering exceptional experiences while fostering growth, teamwork, and a culture of respect. At Momentum, we believe climbing has the power to build confidence, resilience, and lasting community.

Clip ‘n Climb is the international market leader in leisure climbing centres and has built up a profile that is synonymous with fun, quality, and safety. Since the very first centre opened in New Zealand in 2005, Clip ‘n Climb has revolutionised indoor climbing, establishing a network of centres in more than 50 countries around the world. Its “theme park meets climbing wall” concept has been thrilling and challenging people of all ages for more than 17 years, extending the appeal of indoor climbing to a mass audience and creating a new sector in the leisure industry that has grown in popularity all over the world. The Clip ‘n Climb brand and leisure offer appeals to a wide demographic of users, with customers ranging from two years upwards tackling our colourful and unique fun climbing challenges. Most visitors do not have any climbing experience, yet return to Clip ‘n Climb again and again with their friends and family. It is an active leisure activity that is enjoyed in a safe and fun environment. There are now over 360 Clip ‘n Climb facilities worldwide, some as standalone centres, some located in retail malls and leisure centres, and others associated directly with conventional climbing facilities. The commonality between the facilities is that they have all proven to be massively appealing, and therefore very profitable. With significant potential for further global expansion, Clip ‘n Climb offers an exciting opportunity for investors to achieve strong returns and partner with a trusted international brand with big ambitions.