Imbiba

Imbiba Partnership is a private equity and venture capital firm based in London, specializing in start-ups and growth capital investments in the UK leisure and hospitality market. Founded in 1997, the firm targets investments ranging from £1 million to £10 million and has developed significant expertise in these sectors over its more than 19 years of operation. Imbiba focuses on providing support to entrepreneurs, particularly in areas such as property, strategic marketing, and operational finance, which has allowed it to achieve consistent high returns. In addition to its core investments in restaurants and hospitality brands, the firm also engages in real estate investments.

Fraser Bradshaw

Partner

Darrel Connell

Partner

Simon Wheeler

Partner

9 past transactions

Little Houses Group

Venture Round in 2023
The goal of the Little Houses Group is to create a network of community-led spaces that improve people's lives through education, support, and recreation. Our clubs will be hubs for people to enjoy face-to-face interaction in a world that can be so focused on being online. The opportunity to see old friends and meet new ones, a haven for parents, a place where children can be children, and where everyone can be seen and heard.

OTHERWORLD

Series A in 2021
OTHERWORLD is a virtual reality company that offers immersive experiences across entertainment, arts, education, and wellness. Established in 2017, it operates unique multi-sensory 'immersion pods' located in city center venues, allowing users to explore a virtual island paradise. Since launching its first site in Shoreditch, East London, in 2019, the company has attracted over 50,000 visitors, including notable figures such as Adele, Skepta, and KSI. OTHERWORLD has received recognition for its innovative approach, winning accolades at the FRAME Awards in 2020 and earning a nomination for the VR Awards the same year.

OTHERWORLD

Seed Round in 2019
OTHERWORLD is a virtual reality company that offers immersive experiences across entertainment, arts, education, and wellness. Established in 2017, it operates unique multi-sensory 'immersion pods' located in city center venues, allowing users to explore a virtual island paradise. Since launching its first site in Shoreditch, East London, in 2019, the company has attracted over 50,000 visitors, including notable figures such as Adele, Skepta, and KSI. OTHERWORLD has received recognition for its innovative approach, winning accolades at the FRAME Awards in 2020 and earning a nomination for the VR Awards the same year.

Vagabond Wines

Venture Round in 2018
Vagabond Wines Ltd. is a company based in London, United Kingdom, that operates wine bars and shops across the country. Founded in 2009, it focuses on providing a customer-centric experience by offering a diverse selection of over a hundred wines, which can be purchased by the bottle, glass, or through tasting options. In addition to its extensive wine offerings, Vagabond Wines also serves a variety of seasonal foods, including nibbles, cheese, charcuterie, mixed platters, puddings, and small plates, enhancing the overall dining experience for its patrons. The use of an in-store top-up card allows consumers to enjoy wines at reasonable prices, creating a unique and accessible wine tasting experience.

Purple Dragon

Venture Round in 2017
Purple Dragon is a state-of-the-art facilities for music, dance, art, design, cooking, sport and imaginative play for children up to the age of 12, combined with high-quality, informal casual dining and socialising areas for adults.

temper Restaurant

Seed Round in 2017
Temper restaurants are unique BBQ and open fire pit restaurants with a focus on New World wine, with an innovative cocktail selection, created in house. All food is cooked in front of customers using only wood and charcoal in huge open kitchen fire pits in the middle of each venue. Temper only use the best produce available and source their meat from local farms and butcher it all in-house, served alongside cornish fish and seafood on a range of breads made in-house. Award winning chef Neil Rankin and business partner Sam Lee have created a highly celebrated and award-winning brand.

Wright & Bell

Seed Round in 2015
Wright & Bell venues comprise bar, restaurant, casual dining and separate 'Backroom Bars'. Easy-going atmosphere and flexible layouts make the ideal locations for events in the City and Central London.

Camm and Hooper

Seed Round in 2014
Camm & Hooper revolutionise event space in iconic London buildings, providing true innovation and an exceptional, award-winning product on all levels.

Darwin & Wallace

Venture Round in 2012
Darwin & Wallace is a collection of award-winning independent neighborhood bars and restaurants located in London, United Kingdom. The establishment operates a chain of pubs that provide a diverse menu, including alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, as well as a variety of food options such as starters, main courses, side dishes, desserts, and plant-based meals. This focus on quality and community engagement has positioned Darwin & Wallace as a notable player in the local dining and social scene.
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