One of the UK’s largest outdoor attractions operators, Zip World, has received investment from private equity company Dolphin Capital in a £100m deal.
Dolphin Capital has acquired a significant stake in the company as part of the investment, joining other entertainment companies in its portfoli,o including Snowcentres.
Zip World operates eight sites around the UK and offers a number of attractions including ziplines, slides, trampolines, go karts, mini-golf and ropes courses.
Zip World CEO Andrew Hudson said: “The leisure and hospitality sector has faced incredible challenges over the past few years, but resilience, vision and strategic investment have kept Zip World on a strong trajectory.
"This week, I’m proud to share that Dolphin Capital has joined us as a key partner, enabling us to expand further and invest in new and existing sites across the UK.
"This partnership emphasises the strength of our strategy and the incredible work of our team. As we look ahead to 2025, our focus remains on growth, innovation and delivering unforgettable experiences for our customers.”
Richard Cook, partner at Dolphin Captial, added: "We are delighted to support Zip World in their continued growth and our investment reflects our confidence in the team’s operational ability, their expansion plans and the positive impact they make to the adventure tourism sector in the UK.
"We look forward to investing in the existing sites and opening more Zip Worlds in the coming years."
