KSL Advisors, LLC
KSL Advisors, LLC is a private equity firm founded in 2005, specializing in investments within the travel and leisure sectors. The firm focuses on diverse areas including hotels, resorts, clubs, fitness facilities, family entertainment, and skiing, as well as real estate associated with these industries. KSL Advisors collaborates closely with the management teams of its portfolio companies to develop and implement strategic plans aimed at enhancing cash flow organically while exploring growth opportunities through development and acquisitions. Based in Denver, Colorado, the firm manages multiple opportunistic funds that target investments not only in the United States but also in various regions across the South Pacific and Australia, emphasizing the restaurant, leisure, and industrial sectors.
Blade Urban Air Mobility, Inc. is a technology-driven company that specializes in short-distance aviation services, functioning as an indirect air carrier and air charter broker for public charter flights. The firm offers a diverse fleet that includes helicopters, seaplanes, and jets, facilitating on-demand charter and scheduled flights across various locations, such as New York City, Long Island, the Hamptons, Los Angeles, Boston, and Washington, D.C. In addition to its air transportation services, Blade provides short-distance transportation options and BLADE MediMobility services, catering to specific travel needs. The company operates dedicated Blade lounges at heliports in Manhattan, enhancing the travel experience for its customers. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, Blade also maintains an office in Miami, Florida.
Private Equity Round in 2019
The Soneva Group operates as a resort. The company offers private residences/villas, spas, restaurants, bars, accommodations, pools, and a lounge. It serves foreigners. The company was founded in 1995 and is based in Bangkok, Thailand with private residences in Maldives and Thailand.
Deer Valley Resort Company LP owns and operates a ski resort in Park City. The company offers lodging and dining, horseback riding, standup paddle boarding, fly fishing, and mountain bike rental options, as well as skier services; organizes adventure camps, mountain bike and chairlift rides, and ski runs; and operates ski schools. Its amenities include restaurants and an amphitheater; and conference facilities for meetings, weddings, and special events. In addition, the company owns and operates retail stores at resort. Further, it offers gift cards; gourmet products; trail signs; picnic ware; mugs and glassware; apparel, t-shirts, and ball caps; rescue merchandise; novelties; essential items; trail map merchandise; and ornaments, frames, prints, and cards online. Deer Valley Resort Company LP was incorporated in 1980 and is based in Park City, Utah.
Intrawest is a premier North American mountain resort and adventure company. In 1976, they launched as a residential and urban real estate firm. Inspired to set the stage for amazing mountain experiences, they knew it was time to take our dreams higher and make our commitment to our guests even stronger. In the late 80's, they began building our portfolio of mountain resorts and adventure experiences.
Outrigger Hotels and Resorts operate four properties in Australia, all located in the 'Sunshine State' of Queensland. Each Outrigger property embraces the local culture to create a true sense of place for guests.
WellBiz Brands, Inc. is headquartered in Highlands Ranch, Colorado and is one of the largest health and wellness companies in the United States. The company owns three separate franchise entities: Fitness Together Franchise Corporation, which franchises Fitness Together:registered: studios, Elements Therapeutic Massage, Inc., which franchises Elements Massage:tm: studios and Fit 36, Inc., which franchises FIT36:tm: studios.
VUR Village Hotels & Leisure Ltd. operates a chain of hotels. Its amenities and facilities include rooms; restaurants; meetings and conferences spaces for businesses; spas; and gyms. The company was incorporated in 1946 and is based in Warrington, United Kingdom. It has hotels in Aberdeen, Birmingham, Blackpool, Bournemouth, Cardiff, Chester, Coventry, Edinburgh, Farnborough, Glasgow, Hull, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Maidstone, Manchester, Newcastle, Nottingham, Solihull, Swansea, Swindon, Warrington, and Wirral.
Malmaison is a pioneer of the modern metropolitan boutique hotel, with an emphasis on chic. Food and drinks are central to the character of each Malmaison hotel; our bars and brasseries are popular destinations within their local areas. Malmaison is flirty, sexy, and sophisticated. Inviting and seductive. Our customers feel special. They’re all celebrities in our eyes and deserve VIP treatment. Our locations also make us very different from other UK hotels. Guests might find themselves checking into a converted church, a former prison, a hospital, or even a Royal Mail sorting office.
The Belfry Group operates a luxury resort in Sutton Coldfield, United Kingdom, with a history that dates back to medieval times. Originally established as a House of Note, it has evolved into a renowned destination for golf enthusiasts, particularly noted for its association with the Ryder Cup. The resort features a range of amenities, including elegantly appointed guest accommodations, swimming pools, event spaces for meetings and weddings, multiple dining options, bars, a nightclub, a luxury spa, and a health club. The Belfry Group aims to provide an exceptional experience for its guests, combining rich historical significance with modern luxury and recreation.