Dolphin Capital Acquires Majority Stake in Zip World as LDC Exits

Atlantic Street Capital Invests $70M in Zips Car Wash

June 18, 2024

Automotive

Atlantic Street Capital has made an additional $70 million investment in its portfolio company Zips Car Wash to support operating initiatives, member experience, leadership, and wash quality. The capital will be used to accelerate growth across Zips' ~270 locations and further develop its membership and equipment upgrades.

Atlantic Street Capital and ICG Reinvest in Zips Car Wash

May 17, 2022

Automotive

Atlantic Street Capital has increased its investment in portfolio company Zips Car Wash, acquiring equity from founding shareholders and rolling/increasing its GP commitment alongside lead investor ICG and other partners. The recapitalization funds continued organic growth, strengthens the leadership team, and supports Zips' strategy to expand sites and accelerate acquisitions in a fragmented car wash market.

LDC Invests in BOXPARK to Accelerate National Growth

September 8, 2021

Restaurants & Hospitality

Mid-market private equity firm LDC has made an investment in BOXPARK, backing the existing management team to accelerate rollout of new sites across the UK. The deal sees Charles Dunstone exit his involvement and positions BOXPARK to expand its food-hall and leisure venues nationally over the next five years.

Atlantic Street Capital Makes Growth Investment in Zips Car Wash

May 13, 2020

Automotive

Atlantic Street Capital has made a growth-oriented investment in Zips Car Wash, partnering with founder Brett Overman while he remains the majority owner. The capital will support Zips' expansion of its express tunnel car wash platform (185 locations, 17 states) and efforts to grow membership and reach a target of over 500 locations.

LDC Takes Minority Stake in Plimsoll Productions

August 13, 2019

Media & Entertainment

LDC has invested a minority equity stake in Plimsoll Productions in a deal valuing the UK-based TV production company at around £80 million. The investment will support Plimsoll's growth plans — including further investment in natural history and documentary divisions, development of intellectual property, and expansion into the US and other global markets — while founder Grant Mansfield remains CEO.

LDC Backs Zip World with Minority Investment

January 7, 2019

Restaurants & Hospitality

LDC has taken a significant minority stake in Zip World, the North Wales-based outdoor adventure operator, in a deal that values the business at £45 million. The investment will fund Zip World's growth plans to add new attractions at its existing Snowdonia sites and expand the adventure concept across the UK as the business aims to double in size over the next three years.