Kings Park Capital
Private equityLondon · Growth–Late Stage · 7 people tracked
Investment thesis
Kings Park Capital invests solely in the European leisure sector, committing between £3-15 million per deal in companies that have a differentiated offering, proven business models and demonstrable growth potential. The firm backs ambitious management teams to accelerate their growth and achieve strategic objectives, leveraging an investment team with over 100 years of combined sector experience and an extensive industry network to add value to portfolio companies. Since inception it has raised over £130 million of committed capital across two funds, largely contributed by senior leisure sector participants.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 7 people
from the firm's websiteCo-founded KPC in 2007. Previously a senior member of the European M&A team at UBS Investment Bank focused on leisure and private equity exits; a Chartered Accountant who began his career at Price Waterhouse and SG Hambros. Sits on the boards of Specialist Journeys, JG Travel Group and Highland Coast Hotels.
Co-founded KPC in 2007 after 20 years in the UK leisure sector, including 13 years leading European leisure sector coverage at SG Warburg/UBS Investment Bank. Chairman of JOA Group and board member of Specialist Journeys.
Joined KPC in 2008 after three years in UBS Investment Bank's European M&A team. Focuses on travel and hotels opportunities and sits on the boards of Specialist Journeys and JG Travel Group. Native Russian speaker.
Joined KPC in 2008 after six years in the European M&A team at UBS Investment Bank. Sits on the boards of STACK, Escapade Group, Highland Coast Hotels and 7bone.
Joined KPC's investment team in 2018. Board observer on STACK, Highland Coast Hotels, JOA Group and 7Bone. Previously a senior consultant at Javelin Group and worked in deal origination at ECI Partners.
Joined KPC in 2019 and is responsible for day-to-day office operations. Previously worked in digital marketing.
Joined KPC as Finance Director in late 2022, having previously been FD at KPC investee company JG Travel Group where he led acquisitions that doubled revenues. A Fellow of the ACCA with a background in entertainment and leisure companies.
Investments · 10 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathFrequently asked questions
- What stage does Kings Park Capital invest at?
- Kings Park Capital invests at the Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What is Kings Park Capital's typical check size?
- Kings Park Capital typically writes checks of $3.8M – $18.8M.
- What sectors does Kings Park Capital focus on?
- Kings Park Capital focuses on Consumer, Travel & Hospitality.
- Where is Kings Park Capital located?
- Kings Park Capital is headquartered in London, GB.
- Does Kings Park Capital lead rounds?
- Yes, Kings Park Capital leads investment rounds.
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