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Apollo-Managed Funds to Acquire The Travel Corporation

July 16, 2024

Restaurants & Hospitality

Apollo-managed funds have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire The Travel Corporation (TTC), a privately held portfolio of 18 travel brands including Trafalgar, Uniworld Boutique River Cruises, Contiki and Insight Vacations. The deal — excluding certain assets such as The Red Carnation Hotel Collection — is part of TTC's family succession plan and is expected to close in Q4 2024, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.

Risk Capital Partners Acquires Majority Stake in Simpson Travel

March 1, 2024

Restaurants & Hospitality

Risk Capital Partners has taken a majority stake in specialist luxury tour operator Simpson Travel. The deal will see Paul Carter appointed chairman and Ed Pyke promoted to managing director, with founder Graham Simpson remaining as an advisor while the Simpson family continue in senior roles; the investment is intended to support Simpson Travel’s growth and geographic expansion.

Inflexion Sells Goals Soccer Centres Back to Founding Management Team

May 1, 2022

Restaurants & Hospitality

Inflexion has agreed to sell its investment in Goals Soccer Centres to the company's founding management team, returning ownership to the founders. Glasgow-headquartered Goals operates small-sided football centres across the UK (more than 400 pitches across 44 locations) and will continue as a privately owned operator focused on community leisure and participation.

Growth Catalyst Partners Acquires InspiredMinds!

November 20, 2024

Consulting

Growth Catalyst Partners, a U.S. middle-market private equity firm, has acquired U.K.-based InspiredMinds!, a global AI strategy group and events community. Growth Catalyst will integrate InspiredMinds! into its Data Society Group platform while the business continues to operate independently and plans to launch its festival-style AI summits in the United States in 2025.

Siris and Evergreen Acquire Travelport Worldwide

May 30, 2019

IT Services

Affiliates of private equity firms Siris Capital Group and Evergreen Coast Capital (an Elliott affiliate) completed an all-cash acquisition of Travelport Worldwide Limited for approximately $4.4 billion. Travelport will be privately held by the buyers, delist from the NYSE, and the deal is intended to support investment in the company’s travel commerce platform and continued product and capability development.

Playfly Sports Acquires The Aspire Group to Expand Ticketing and Hospitality Capabilities

May 3, 2023

Marketing & Advertising

Playfly Sports has acquired The Aspire Group to form the cornerstone of a new tech-infused Playfly Gameday division, expanding Playfly's ticketing, hospitality, and fan-engagement capabilities. The deal adds Aspire’s team of 166 employees and its experience with more than 300 collegiate and professional partners to Playfly’s platform to drive matchday revenues and advanced fan analytics.