Dolphin Capital Acquires Majority Stake in Zip World as LDC Exits
January 27, 2025
Direct equity investor Dolphin Capital has taken a majority stake in UK adventure park operator Zip World (valued at more than £100m), with Zip World founder Sean Taylor investing alongside. The deal marks an exit for LDC and will provide funding and operational support for Zip World's planned site openings and further expansion across the UK in 2025 and beyond.
- Buyers
- Dolphin Capital, Sean Taylor
- Targets
- Zip World
- Sellers
- LDC
- Industry
- Restaurants & Hospitality
- Location
- Wales, United Kingdom
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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