Top 10 Private Equity Investors: Leisure

RankInvestor Name
1KSL Capital Partners
2Atairos
3Arcis Equity Partners
4International Hot Rod Association
5Extraordinary Brands
6Hanlim Construction
7Boomers Parks
8North Castle Partners
9Unrivaled Sports
10Kohlberg Kravis Roberts

A meaningful share of activity comes through add-on acquisitions, alongside new platform investments. Strategic and corporate acquirers are as prominent as financial sponsors at the top of this category. Experiential spending and destination assets continue to attract capital as consumer budgets shift from goods to experiences. These are buyers and control investors. This list is most relevant if you are selling the company, recapitalizing, or seeking a majority partner.

The CapitalDart directory identifies the right person to contact at each of these firms, with their individual investment criteria.

Rankings reflect investment activity from January 2025 through July 2026 in US and Canada companies, based on transactions matched to the CapitalDart directory. Seed and Early Stage rank by participation, Later Stage by rounds led, Private Equity by control and buyout activity. Updated periodically.