KSL Capital Partners Affiliate Invests in Hai Hospitality

KSL Capital Partners Takes Majority Stake in Soneva Group

May 23, 2025

Restaurants & Hospitality

An affiliate of KSL Capital Partners has converted securities to acquire a majority interest in Soneva Group, the sustainable ultra-luxury resort operator. The move builds on KSL's initial minority investment in 2019; Neil Gallagher has been appointed CEO as KSL positions Soneva for its next phase of growth. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Savory Fund (Mercato Partners) Invests $20M in Hash Kitchen

November 10, 2021

Restaurants & Hospitality

Savory Fund, the restaurant-focused vehicle managed by Mercato Partners, has invested $20 million in Scottsdale-based Hash Kitchen to form a new growth partnership. The capital will be used to unify operations and aggressively scale the brunch-centric concept across the western United States, with a target of roughly 30 new locations over the next four years; Hash Kitchen's founders will remain involved and Savory representatives will join the board.

Nautic Partners Acquires Davidson Hospitality Group from KSL Capital (with Davidson Management)

November 1, 2024

Restaurants & Hospitality

Nautic Partners will acquire Davidson Hospitality Group from an affiliate of KSL Capital Partners, in partnership with Davidson's management team. Davidson, a 50-year-old third-party hospitality management company with roughly $2 billion in revenue under management and 86 hotels, will be positioned for further growth under Nautic's ownership.

KSL Capital Partners Acquires The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa

September 25, 2025

Real Estate

KSL Capital Partners affiliates, via its Tactical Opportunities Fund, acquired The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa; terms were not disclosed. The oceanfront resort on Hilton Head Island features roughly 420 refreshed rooms, extensive event space and wellness amenities — the deal expands KSL’s travel & leisure portfolio with a high-quality beachfront asset in the Southeast United States.

Three Hills Capital Partners Invests $35M in Sant Ambroeus Hospitality Group

September 25, 2020

Restaurants & Hospitality

Three Hills Capital Partners (via its Three Hills Capital Solutions III fund) has invested $35 million in Sant Ambroeus Hospitality Group, the New York–based fine-dining Italian restaurant group that operates Sant Ambroeus, Casa Lever and Felice. The minority, growth-oriented capital (mix of preferred instruments and equity) will support the group's domestic footprint reinforcement and planned North American and European expansion.

Summit Partners Makes Growth Investment in UHY

December 3, 2024

Accounting & Tax

Summit Partners has made a strategic growth investment in UHY, providing the accounting and advisory firm with its first institutional capital to support continued expansion of its team, technology, and acquisition-driven growth. The capital will be used to accelerate organic growth, deepen client relationships, and expand UHY’s service capabilities across its U.S. network.