



LIFESTYLE HOSPITALITY
INVESTORS
About Us
Blackbull Investment Ltd. (“Blackbull”) is a private equity investment firm founded by experienced investor and restaurant entrepreneur and manager Alp Franko.
Blackbull takes a differentiated approach to investing in emerging and established restaurant concepts, as well as other hospitality sectors such as hotel operations, food & beverage outlets, and other locations where people seek to be entertained. We firstly approach the assessment of each investment from an operational perspective using our in-depth operational experience. The operational assessment is then enhanced by rigorous financial analysis.
For each investment our primary goal has always been, and continues to be, to strengthen operational management, branding and profitability to maximize investment returns in a responsible manner.
Blackbull and its network of operating partners have been managing restaurants, bars, lounges, franchises and hotels with a strong track record over a sustained period of time. Our success stems from our ability to source exceptional locations, apply a disciplined investment process and execute on our investment plans.
Why Partner With Us ?
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Team of experienced hospitality operators and investors
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Track record of building and growing hospitality companies
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Operationally focused approach to investing
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Exceptional industry network and proprietary deal sourcing capabilities
Investment Focus
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Blackbull invest in companies and situations that meet one or more of the following characteristics:
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Operates in the hospitality sector, including emerging and established restaurant concepts, hotel operations, food & beverage outlets, and other locations where people seek to be entertained
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Preference for companies with revenues of $10+ million and positive EBITDA (or potential to reach 15%+ in EBITDA margin)
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Main operations based in North America
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Situations where Blackbull’s experience can create significant value to companies and investors
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Preference for situations where Blackbull will be the controlling shareholder, but we also consider minority equity investments alongside a team of strong operators (with certain governance rights and upside participation)
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Blackbull typically invests in a company’s common equity or preferred equity (with upside participation)


CONTACT
US
OUR ADDRESS
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Blackbull Invest Ltd
20-23 Bedford Row
WC1R 4EB
LONDON
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575 5th Avenue
NY 10017
NEW YORK
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