ZCG-Backed VENU+ Expands Souvenirs & Retail Portfolio with GoBoost™ Portable Charging Solutions

Rent-or-buy battery packs offer on-the-go convenience for guests and a new revenue opportunity for entertainment destinations

ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--VENU+, a leading global provider of tech-enabled guest mobility, storage and entertainment solutions for the world’s top amusement destinations, today announced the expansion of its Souvenirs & Retail portfolio with GoBoost™, a portable charging offering that guests can rent or buy. GoBoost gives venue operators an additional source of rental and retail revenue while helping visitors keep their devices charged throughout their stay. VENU+ is backed by ZCG Private Equity, the private equity arm of Z Capital Group, LLC (“ZCG”), a privately held global firm.

For guests taking photos, accessing digital tickets or coordinating with family and friends, a low battery can interrupt a day out. GoBoost provides portable power with integrated charging cords, allowing guests to charge their devices as they explore. Rentals and returns take seconds, with no app download required.

“Our Souvenirs & Retail portfolio brings together products that guests value and opportunities for our partners to generate additional revenue,” said John Dunlap, Chief Executive Officer of VENU+. “GoBoost is a natural addition to that offering. It addresses a familiar need, gives guests the flexibility to rent or buy, and provides operators with a convenient service that can complement their existing retail mix. We see attractive opportunities to bring GoBoost to venues across our customer network.”

Guests can rent a battery pack from a GoBoost kiosk, use it during their visit and return it to another kiosk within the connected network. Guests who prefer to keep the battery pack can purchase it to take with them.

GoBoost offers:

• Rental and purchase options: Guests can choose temporary charging for their visit or a portable battery pack to keep.
• Simple transactions: Rentals and returns take seconds, with no app download required.
• Built-in charging cords: Integrated connectors support major mobile devices and other compatible small electronics.
• Connected returns: Battery packs can be rented at one kiosk and returned to another within the connected GoBoost network.
• Flexible kiosk formats: A range of sizes accommodates different venue layouts and levels of guest traffic, with custom branding options available.

GoBoost gives operators flexibility to incorporate charging into their properties, from compact stations to larger kiosks for high-traffic locations. Custom branding options also allow venues to align the offering with their identity.

The addition broadens VENU+’s Souvenirs & Retail portfolio, extending its offering beyond traditional keepsakes to include practical products guests can use during their visit and take home. GoBoost complements the company’s broader range of services, reinforcing VENU+’s role as a comprehensive partner for entertainment destinations seeking to enhance their offerings and generate incremental revenue.

For more information about GoBoost™, visit www.VENUplus.com.

About VENU+

VENU+ is the world’s leading provider of full-service, tech-enabled solutions that generate revenue and improve the guest experience for entertainment destinations worldwide. Its offerings include guest mobility, smart lockers, souvenir coins, photo capture, and entertainment solutions. VENU+ operates in all 50 U.S. states and across 13 countries on four continents, setting the global standard for world-class products and services for more than 42 years.

VENU+ is backed by ZCG Private Equity, the private equity arm of Z Capital Group, LLC (“ZCG”), a leading, privately held global firm.

About ZCG

ZCG is a leading, privately held global firm comprised of private markets asset management, business consulting services, and technology development and solutions. ZCG’s investors include pension funds, endowments, foundations, sovereign wealth funds, central banks, and insurance companies. For almost 30 years, ZCG Principals have invested tens of billions of dollars of capital. ZCG has approximately 250 professionals across five countries and is headquartered in New York. For more information, visit www.zcg.com.