Piper Private Equity

Piper Private Equity is a private equity firm based in London, United Kingdom, founded in 1985. The firm specializes in acquiring and providing growth capital for consumer brands with significant growth potential. Piper focuses on management buyouts and buy-ins, primarily targeting sectors such as retail, education, leisure, and consumer products and services. By collaborating closely with management teams, Piper aims to develop well-run, industry-leading companies that achieve superior operational results and possess attractive growth prospects. This strategic approach positions their portfolio companies to secure a premium at the time of exit.

Christopher Curry

Managing Partner and Chairman

Yasha Estraikh

Associate Partner, Customer Research and Insight

Rory Gibbs

Investment Director

Libby Gibson

Partner

Leon Hughes

Associate Partner, e-Commerce

Peter Kemp-Welch

Partner

Daniel Stern

Partner

Crispin Tweddell

Founder

Past deals in Leisure

Inside Travel

Acquisition in 2024
Inside Travel Group is a tourism company based in Bristol, England, specializing in travel to Asia. The firm offers a variety of unique group tours and tailored travel experiences, focusing on cultural immersion and themes such as honeymoons, family vacations, skiing, diving, and accessible travel options. Inside Travel is committed to providing customers with personalized advice and support, ensuring that their journeys are both memorable and economical. Additionally, the company utilizes a customer satisfaction platform to measure and enhance their service quality, reflecting their dedication to maintaining high standards in the travel industry.

The Thinking Traveller

Private Equity Round in 2020
The Thinking Traveller is a multiple award-winning villa rental company specializing in luxury villas in the Mediterranean regions of Sicily, Puglia, and the Minor Italian islands in Italy.

Lounges

Private Equity Round in 2012
Loungers is a British chain of informal café bars and restaurants, established in 2002, that operates across the United Kingdom. The business offers an extensive menu featuring a variety of dishes, including burgers, salads, omelettes, and tapas, along with beverages such as coffee, cocktails, and soft drinks. Loungers emphasizes the use of fresh produce in its creatively designed dishes while also providing classic British comfort food options. In 2010, the company launched a second brand, Cosy Club, which features a more formal dining experience with an upscale menu and an expanded drink selection. Both Loungers and Cosy Club cater to diverse occasions and demographics, making them popular neighborhood venues. Over the past five years, Loungers has expanded significantly, approaching nearly 100 locations throughout the UK.
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