Capital Karts

Overview

In 2018, Puma Private Equity deployed £2 million of equity into Capital Karts, an indoor karting experience, to enable it to expand the number of sites in which it operates. Puma Private Equity successfully exited in 2024.

About Capital Karts

Established in 2012 by Alastair Flynn and Matthew Holyfield, Capital Karts is an indoor leisure business operating in Canary Wharf. The location is centrally located within Canary Wharf in Cabot Square and is accessible directly from the main shopping centre. With strong corporate bookings it is planning to substantially increase the site’s capacity.

Exit

Puma Private Equity has exited its holding to Verlinvest backed K1 Speed.  The site, claimed to house the fastest indoor karting track in the UK, is in a prime position in Cabot Square, at the heart of Canary Wharf.  The site was sold along with a strong pipeline for roll-out.