Piper Invests in Martin Randall Travel

Piper Makes £7m Minority Investment in Rabbie's

June 16, 2022

Restaurants & Hospitality

Piper has made a £7 million minority growth investment in Rabbie's, the UK-based small-group cultural adventures travel brand founded by Robin Worsnop. The capital will support Rabbie's continued recovery and expansion across the UK and Europe while the founder and core management remain majority shareholders and Hugo Kimber joins as chairman.

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.

Piper Invests £33m in Omlet

November 23, 2021

Consumer Products

Piper has invested £33m to acquire a minority stake in Omlet, the Banbury-based design-led pet accessories brand. The funding will support Omlet’s product expansion across cat and dog categories and accelerate international growth as the business scales its e-commerce community-driven model.

Piper Sandler Acquires Stamford Partners LLP

June 13, 2022

Financial Services

Piper Sandler Companies has completed the acquisition of London-based Stamford Partners LLP, integrating the three-partner team into Piper Sandler’s European consumer advisory practice. The deal expands Piper Sandler’s European investment banking footprint and adds food & beverage and broader consumer M&A capabilities to its platform.

Piper Invests £5m in Wild Nutrition

April 11, 2021

Consumer Products

Piper has made a £5 million growth investment in Wild Nutrition, a UK-based Food‑Grown supplements brand, to support online growth, product innovation and international expansion. Wild Nutrition, founded in 2013 and headquartered in Lewes, has a strong subscription business and retail presence in premium stores with reported run‑rate sales around £5m and ~51 employees.

Piper Invests £7m in Ancient + Brave

November 2, 2023

Consumer Products

Piper has invested £7 million into wellness supplements brand Ancient + Brave in a transaction composed of £3m primary capital and £4m secondary share purchases. The funding will support product development, team growth and expansion of the brand’s digital and retail presence across the UK and Europe while founder Kate Prince remains CEO.