Piper Private Equity

Piper Private Equity, established in 1985 and headquartered in London, is a private equity firm specializing in investments in consumer brands and related sectors. It focuses on acquisition, growth capital, management buyout, and management buy-in opportunities, partnering with management teams to build and grow well-run, industry-leading companies. Piper targets sectors such as retail, education, leisure, and consumer products and services, aiming to create businesses with superior operating results and attractive growth prospects that will command a strategic premium at exit.

Christopher Curry

Managing Partner and Chairman

Yasha Estraikh

Associate Partner, Brand

Rory Gibbs

Partner

Libby Gibson

Partner

Leon Hughes

Partner, Digital

Peter Kemp-Welch

Managing Partner

Lisa Shaw-Taylor

Finance Director

Dan Stern

Partner

Crispin Tweddell

Founder

Past deals in Leisure

Inside Travel

Acquisition in 2024
Inside Travel Group is a travel company based in Bristol, England, specializing in unique travel experiences in Asia. The firm offers a range of theme-based trips, including honeymoons, family vacations, skiing and winter sports, and diving adventures. Inside Travel Group focuses on providing tailored travel experiences that allow customers to explore cultural aspects of the regions they visit. The company emphasizes customer satisfaction, utilizing a Net Promoter Score platform to gauge and improve service quality. With a commitment to affordability, Inside Travel Group aims to deliver memorable journeys while offering expert advice and support to travelers.

Martin Randall Travel

Private Equity Round in 2024
Martin Randall Travel is a distinguished travel agency, renowned for its curated cultural tours and music festivals. With a focus on art, architecture, music, archaeology, history, gardens, and gastronomy, the company offers expert-led small group tours and events in approximately forty countries. Their meticulously planned itineraries often include lesser-known sites, providing clients with unique and enriching experiences.

The Thinking Traveller

Private Equity Round in 2020
The Thinking Traveller Ltd. is a distinguished travel company based in London, specializing in luxury villa rentals across the Mediterranean, particularly in regions such as Sicily, Puglia, and the Minor Italian islands in Italy, as well as the Ionian and Sporades islands in Greece and Corsica in France. Established in 2002, the company provides a comprehensive travel experience that includes villa bookings, boat or helicopter trips, and personalized local insights. With a focus on customer satisfaction, The Thinking Traveller offers dedicated local managers who assist clients throughout their stay, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable holiday experience.

Loungers

Private Equity Round in 2012
Loungers plc, established in 2002 and headquartered in Bristol, UK, operates a chain of informal, all-day café bars under the Lounge and Cosy Club brands. As of 2020, it had 165 sites across England and Wales, offering a diverse menu ranging from classic British dishes to creative, fresh produce-based options, catering to various occasions and demographics.

Las Iguanas

Private Equity Round in 2002
Las Iguanas Limited operates a chain of Latin American restaurants in the United Kingdom, specializing in fresh and authentic Mexican, Brazilian, and South American cuisine. Founded in 1990 and based in Bristol, the company offers a diverse menu featuring dishes influenced by various cultures, including Indian, Spanish, Portuguese, and African. In addition to its dining services, Las Iguanas provides venues for special events such as Christmas parties and offers franchise opportunities. The company also engages in online sales, offering a selection of spirits, wooden muddlers, T-shirts, and gift vouchers. Las Iguanas operates as a subsidiary of Casual Dining Group Limited.
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