Private Equity Firm Consumer

KSL Capital Partners

Denver, Colorado, United States

KSL Capital Partners is a travel and leisure investor focused on hospitality, recreation, clubs, real estate, and travel services. The firm traces its roots to 1992, was formed in 2005, and has invested in 200+ businesses across equity, private credit, and tactical opportunities strategies.

Focus Areas
Hospitality, Resorts, Recreation
Website
kslcapital.com

Tracked deals

4

4 tracked deals across 2020-2026.

Recent pace

1

1 tracked deal announced in the last 12 months.

Deal mix

Buyout

3 buyout · 1 growth capital

KSL Capital Partners Acquisition Volume by Year

Last 3 years

Acquisition volume by year Annual acquisition counts for the last 3 years for KSL Capital Partners. 1 2020 2 2025 ~1 est. 1 2026
Actual Full-year estimate

Supporting Data

Recent Transactions

  • KSL Capital Partners Acquires Invited Clubs
    May 7, 2026
    Buyer
    KSL Capital Partners, Ares Credit
    Target
    Invited Clubs
    Seller
    Apollo-managed funds
    Industry
    Consumer Products
    Location
    Texas, United States
    Type
    Buyout

    KSL Capital Partners has acquired Invited Clubs, a U.S. operator of private golf, country, city, and business clubs, in a transaction reportedly valued at about $2.6 billion (including debt/financing). The acquisition was supported by a private credit financing package exceeding $1.7 billion led by Ares Credit.

  • KSL Capital Partners Acquires The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa
    September 25, 2025
    Buyer
    KSL Capital Partners
    Target
    The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa
    Industry
    Real Estate
    Location
    South Carolina, United States
    Type
    Buyout

    KSL Capital Partners affiliates, via its Tactical Opportunities Fund, acquired The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa; terms were not disclosed. The oceanfront resort on Hilton Head Island features roughly 420 refreshed rooms, extensive event space and wellness amenities — the deal expands KSL’s travel & leisure portfolio with a high-quality beachfront asset in the Southeast United States.

  • KSL Capital Partners Takes Majority Stake in Soneva Group
    May 23, 2025
    Buyer
    KSL Capital Partners
    Target
    Soneva Group
    Industry
    Restaurants & Hospitality
    Location
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    Type
    Buyout

    An affiliate of KSL Capital Partners has converted securities to acquire a majority interest in Soneva Group, the sustainable ultra-luxury resort operator. The move builds on KSL's initial minority investment in 2019; Neil Gallagher has been appointed CEO as KSL positions Soneva for its next phase of growth. Financial terms were not disclosed.

  • KSL Capital Partners Affiliate Invests in Hai Hospitality
    November 10, 2020
    Buyer
    KSL Capital Partners
    Target
    Hai Hospitality
    Industry
    Restaurants & Hospitality
    Location
    Texas, United States
    Type
    Growth capital

    An affiliate of KSL Capital Partners has made a substantial growth investment in Austin-based restaurant group Hai Hospitality to accelerate expansion of its restaurant brands, including Uchi, Uchiko and LORO. Hai’s leadership, including Founding Chef Tyson Cole and CEO Tony Montero, will remain in place; financial terms were not disclosed.

Related Acquisition Pages

Restaurants & Hospitality Buyers & Acquisitions 2 tracked deals by KSL Capital Partners. Consumer Products Buyers & Acquisitions 1 tracked deal by KSL Capital Partners. Real Estate Buyers & Acquisitions 1 tracked deal by KSL Capital Partners. Acquisitions in Texas 2 tracked deals by KSL Capital Partners. Acquisitions in South Carolina 1 tracked deal by KSL Capital Partners.

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