Risk Capital Partners

The firm’s investment in Red Hot World Buffet comes amid strong private equity appetite for hospitality businesses in the UK.

Luke Johnson's Risk Capital, which bought the book seller for £20m in 2007, has sold Borders UK to Hilco affiliate Valco Capital Partners.

The 8-year-old firm led by UK entrepreneur Luke Johnson has raised its first institutional fund so as to be ready for investment opportunities driven by current market distress.

Risk Capital Partners has made its fourth full exit in the past 15 months with the sale of its 25 percent stake in the creative design and marketing services company Loewy.

Risk Capital Partners has made its fourth full exit in the past 15 months with the sale of its 25 percent stake in the creative design and marketing services company Loewy.

Risk Capital Partners has made its fourth full exit in the past 15 months with the sale of its 25 percent stake in the creative design and marketing services company Loewy.

Risk Capital Partners, which has sold UK bingo operator Mayfair Gaming to Hermes Private Equity, is understood to be considering launching a debut third-party fund.

Luke Johnson’s investment vehicle Risk Capital Partners will attempt a consolidation play in the UK bingo sector having acquired Mayfair Bingo for an undisclosed sum.

Jewish charity Norwood, which supports vulnerable children, families and people with learning disabilities, has teamed up with Investec for its annual private equity fundraising dinner.

The exit from the UK restaurant chain is 3i’s third of 2013, as the London-listed group aims to improve its disposal activity compared with last year.

The exit from the UK restaurant chain is 3i’s third of 2013, as the London-listed group aims to improve its disposal activity compared with last year.

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London-based Duke Street Capital has amassed a 34 percent stake in Oasis Healthcare and increased its bid to £88.2 million, as the battle for the UK’s biggest dental business heats up.

London-based Duke Street Capital has amassed a 34 percent stake in Oasis Healthcare and increased its bid to £88.2 million, as the battle for the UK’s biggest dental business heats up.

London-based Duke Street Capital has amassed a 34 percent stake in Oasis Healthcare and increased its bid to £88.2 million, as the battle for the UK’s biggest dental business heats up.