Piper Makes £7m Minority Investment in Rabbie's
June 16, 2022
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.
- Buyers
- Piper
- Targets
- Rabbie's
- Industry
- Restaurants & Hospitality
- Location
- Scotland, United Kingdom
- Transaction Type
- Growth capital
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