Piper Private Equity

Founded in 1985, Piper Private Equity is a specialist private equity firm based in London, UK. It focuses on investing in consumer brands with strong growth potential across sectors such as retail, education, leisure, and consumer products and services. The firm works in partnership with management teams to build well-run, industry-leading companies that deliver superior operating results and attractive growth prospects.

Christopher Curry

Managing Partner and Chairman

Yasha Estraikh

Associate Partner, Brand

Annabel Feather

Associate Partner, Talent

Rory Gibbs

Partner

Libby Gibson

Partner

Leon Hughes

Partner, Digital

Peter Kemp-Welch

Managing Partner

Lisa Shaw-Taylor

Finance Director

Daniel Stern

Partner

Crispin Tweddell

Founder

Past deals in Leisure

Inside Travel Group

Acquisition in 2024
Inside Travel Group specializes in unique group tours and tailored travel experiences across Asia.

Martin Randall Travel

Private Equity Round in 2024
Martin Randall Travel is a distinguished travel agency, renowned for its curated cultural tours and music festivals. With a focus on art, architecture, music, archaeology, history, gardens, and gastronomy, the company offers expert-led small group tours and events in approximately forty countries. Their meticulously planned itineraries often include lesser-known sites, providing clients with unique and enriching experiences.

The Thinking Traveller

Private Equity Round in 2020
The Thinking Traveller Ltd. is a distinguished travel company based in London, specializing in luxury villa rentals across the Mediterranean, particularly in regions such as Sicily, Puglia, and the Minor Italian islands in Italy, as well as the Ionian and Sporades islands in Greece and Corsica in France. Established in 2002, the company provides a comprehensive travel experience that includes villa bookings, boat or helicopter trips, and personalized local insights. With a focus on customer satisfaction, The Thinking Traveller offers dedicated local managers who assist clients throughout their stay, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable holiday experience.

Loungers

Private Equity Round in 2012
Loungers is a British operator of casual dining venues running cafes, bars and restaurants under the Lounge and Cosy Club brands in the United Kingdom. Founded in 2002 and based in Bristol, it operates a network of venues across England and Wales that blend coffee culture with pub-style and casual dining. Lounges are informal all-day cafe bars, while Cosy Club offers a more formal setting with a broader food and drink menu. The business generates revenue from food and beverage sales at its UK locations.

Las Iguanas

Private Equity Round in 2002
Founded in 1990, Las Iguanas is a UK-based restaurant chain specializing in Latin American cuisine. It offers a variety of menus, cocktails, and franchise opportunities, with locations across the United Kingdom.
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