Imbiba

Imbiba is a London-based private equity firm established in 1997, specializing in start-up and growth capital investments within the UK leisure and hospitality sector. With over 19 years of experience, Imbiba has developed significant expertise in this niche market, focusing on restaurants and hospitality brands. The firm provides strategic support in areas such as property management, marketing, and operational finance. By backing entrepreneurs and leveraging its deep sector knowledge, Imbiba aims to deliver consistent high returns on its investments, typically ranging from £1 million to £10 million.

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Fraser Bradshaw

Partner

Darrel Connell

Partner

Simon Wheeler

Partner

12 past transactions

OTHERWORLD

Series A in 2021

OTHERWORLD is a virtual island paradise in the cloud, home to VR’s best experiences across entertainment, arts, education and wellness, reached through unique, multi-sensory ‘immersion pods’ in its growing network of city centre venues. Since opening its first site in Shoreditch, East London in 2019, over 50,000 people have experienced OTHERWORLD, including celebrities Adele, Skepta, Jonathan Ross, KSI and Fnatic. The team have won plaudits at the FRAME Awards 2020 and a nomination for the VR Awards 2020.

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.

Vagabond Wines

Venture Round in 2018

Vagabond Wines Ltd. owns and operates wine bars and shops in the United Kingdom. It offers various seasonal foods, such as nibbles, cheese, charcuteries, mixed platters, puddings, and small plates. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Darwin & Wallace

Venture Round in 2012

Darwin & Wallace is a collection of award-winning independent neighbourhood bars and restaurants.

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.

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.