Risk Capital Partners

Risk Capital Partners, established in 2001, is a London-based private equity firm led by founder Luke Johnson, a seasoned entrepreneur with a track record of growing businesses like PizzaExpress. The firm provides an entrepreneurial approach to private equity, focusing on working with ambitious entrepreneurs in the UK. They invest across various sectors, including leisure, retail, media, healthcare, and technology services, with a strategy to drive transformational growth through acquisitions, expansion, and organic growth.

Ben Redmond

Co-Founder and Partner

Past deals in Leisure

All Star Lanes

Acquisition in 2019
All Star Lanes is a boutique bowling establishment that combines retro bowling with a vibrant social atmosphere. It offers a unique experience through private bowling rooms, allowing guests to host parties, birthdays, and corporate events. The venue features a menu of home-cooked food and a selection of handmade cocktails, all made from fresh ingredients. In addition to bowling, All Star Lanes provides karaoke, enhancing the leisure experience for visitors looking to enjoy a fun and engaging outing.

Neilson Active Holidays

Acquisition in 2013
Neilson Active Holidays, established in 1978 and headquartered in Brighton, UK, is a travel agency specialising in activity holidays worldwide. It offers ski holidays in various resorts, sailing holidays in the Mediterranean, and beach holidays in Greece and Turkey. The company's portfolio includes a range of activities such as skiing, water sports, mountain biking, kids' clubs, and snowboarding, aiming to provide customers with luxurious and fun-based holiday experiences.

The Grand Union Group

Acquisition in 2013
The Grand Union Group operates as a pub-restaurant in London, United Kingdom, managing a portfolio of nine sites across the city. The establishment combines elements of a cocktail bar, dance venue, and American diner, creating a female-friendly environment. The Grand Union Group offers a diverse range of beverages, including white and red wine, gin, vodka, cocktails, and rum. Additionally, the company provides versatile spaces for private and corporate events, as well as filming and photo shoots, catering to various celebrations. Originally a subsidiary of Fuller Smith & Turner plc, the company is now part of Draft House Holding Limited.
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