Kings Park Capital
Kings Park Capital LLP is an independent lower mid-market private equity firm focused exclusively on the European leisure sector, including hospitality, travel, gaming, visitor attractions, pubs and restaurants, and health and wellbeing businesses. Founded in 2007 by Jason Katz and Hugo Robinson (both formerly of UBS Investment Bank), the firm is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 470652) and is a member of the BVCA. KPC typically invests GBP 3-15 million of equity per deal, targeting companies with enterprise values up to GBP 50 million, backed by over 70 senior leisure sector participants. The firm has raised three funds: Fund I (GBP 60 million, closed October 2008), Fund II (GBP 85 million, closed May 2015), and Fund III (in market since May 2023). KPC has delivered multiple successful exits including IHS GmbH to Battery Ventures (3.8x gross money multiple), Lakeshore Leisure Group to Capfun (3x money multiple, 46% IRR), Bridge Leisure Parks to Phoenix Equity Partners, and The Inn Collection Group to Alchemy Partners.
Key facts
Recent exits
Coverage notes
2 funds tracked, 15 portfolio companies (9 active · 6 realized). Verified weekly from public filings and deal announcements.
Funds & portfolio
Every fund Kings Park Capital has raised, with its portfolio companies. Hand-checked from public filings.
Kings Park Capital Fund IISmall-Mid Buyout2014 · 12yr€99M9 active · 1 realized
Unrealized
9 held| Company | Sector | Geo | Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7Bone Burger Co | Hospitality | UK | 2016 |
| Escapade Group | Hospitality | UK | 2019 |
| Groupe JOA | Gaming | France | 2017 |
| Highland Coast Hotels | Hospitality | UK | 2021 |
| JG Travel Group | Hospitality | UK | 2016 |
| RCN Vakantieparken | Hospitality | Netherlands | 2025 |
| Specialist Journeys | Hospitality | UK | 2015 |
| STACK | Hospitality | UK | 2023 |
| The Inn Collection Group | Hospitality | UK | 2022 |
Realized
1 exit| Company | Sector | Geo | Entry | Exit | Type | Buyer | MOIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Leisure Group | Hospitality | UK | 2019 | 2022 | Trade Sale | – |
Kings Park Capital Fund ISmall-Mid Buyout2007 · 19yr€70M0 active · 5 realized
Realized
5 exits| Company | Sector | Geo | Entry | Exit | Type | Buyer | MOIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Leisure Parks | Hospitality | UK | 2010 | 2015 | Trade Sale | – | |
| Fuel Juice Bars | Hospitality | UK | 2012 | 2019 | MBO | – | – |
| IHS GmbH | Hospitality | Germany | 2008 | 2013 | Trade Sale | – | |
| QCNS Cruise Europe | Hospitality | France | 2011 | 2017 | Trade Sale | – | |
| The Inn Collection Group (Fund I) | Hospitality | UK | 2013 | 2018 | Trade Sale | – |
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About Kings Park Capital
Kings Park Capital is the only dedicated European leisure-sector private equity manager with £150 million of committed capital across two funds as of December 2024, headquartered in London. The firm was founded in 2007 by Jason Katz and team as a partner-led independent platform, with capital sourced from 70 plus senior leisure sector LPs and operating principals providing both capital and deep operator expertise.
Investment thesis
Kings Park Capital deploys capital through two flagship funds (Kings Park Capital I 2008, Kings Park Capital II 2014), targeting lower mid-market buyouts and growth equity with £5-15 million equity tickets focused exclusively on European leisure. Sector focus spans hotels, travel and tourism, health and wellness, gaming, bars and restaurants and family attractions and visitor experiences. Geographic deployment is UK core with broader European reach, supported by the deep sector-LP network providing proprietary deal flow and operator expertise across the leisure value chain.
Recent activity
Recent realised exits include leisure and holiday parks (Lakeshore Leisure Group, September 2024). Recent acquisitions include hospitality and hotels (Highland Coast Hotels bolt-ons, 2024-2025), leisure and family entertainment (Escapade Group at Watermouth Castle, 2024) and leisure F&B venues (STACK fourth Middlesbrough site, 2024). The platform continues active deployment across the European leisure thesis. Detailed buyer names and multiple data available on Pro at €29/month.
Investment team
Senior partners. Hand-checked from public filings and the firm's own site.
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