Leeds Equity Partners

590 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10022-2524

Website: leedsequity.com

Firm Size

  • Assets Under Management (AUM):$5.1 Billion
  • Number of Funds:31
  • Employees:35
  • Firm Type:Private Equity
  • Focus Areas: Software & Technology
    Services


Description

Leeds Equity Partners is a private equity firm based in New York, NY. The firm specializes in investments in the education, training, and information services industries. They primarily focus on partnering with management teams to provide capital and strategic support for growth-oriented companies. With over two decades of experience, Leeds Equity Partners has established itself as a leading investor in the education and training sectors. The firm operates across various subsectors, including K-12 education, higher education, professional and continuing education, corporate training, and educational technology. Leeds Equity Partners has a proven track record of successfully identifying and investing in companies with strong growth potential, helping them expand their market presence, and enhancing their operational efficiency. They take an active approach in their investments, utilizing their industry expertise to create value and drive long-term success for their portfolios. The firm has an experienced team of professionals with deep industry knowledge and strong relationships across the education and training sectors. Their team's expertise allows them to identify emerging trends and market opportunities, while also navigating regulatory and operational challenges in the rapidly evolving educational landscape. Overall, Leeds Equity Partners in New York, NY, is a highly regarded private equity firm specializing in education and training investments, offering strategic support and capital to companies in the sector to drive long-term growth and success.

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Mar 08, 2024: Leeds Equity Partners Announces Hiring of Emily Bernstein
 Leeds Equity Partners ("Leeds Equity"), the New York -based private equity firm focused exclusively on investing in the Knowledge Industries, announced today that Emily Hyman Bernstein has joined the firm as a Vice President on its investment team.

Feb 29, 2024: Leeds Equity Partners Acquires TouchMath
Leeds Equity Partners ("Leeds Equity") announced today that it has acquired TouchMath (the "Company"), a mission-driven organization focused on serving students with learning disabilities and those struggling with math concepts. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Jan 03, 2024: Big Blue Marble Academy Acquired by Leeds Equity Partners
Big Blue Marble Academy ("BBMA"), a pioneer in early childhood education, and a portfolio company of Avathon Capital  ("Avathon"), has been acquired by Leeds Equity Partners , a New York -based private equity firm dedicated exclusively to partnering with management teams in the education, training, and information services industries (the "Knowledge Industries"). Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Jan 03, 2024: Avathon Capital Sells Big Blue Marble Academy to Leeds Equity Partners
  Avathon Capital  ("Avathon"), the Chicago -based private equity firm exclusively investing in lower middle-market companies in the education and workforce markets, announced the sale of its portfolio company, Big Blue Marble Academy  ("BBMA") to Leeds Equity Partners ("Leeds Equity"). Founded in 2012, BBMA is a leading provider of early childhood education known for its distinctive programs catering to children from infancy to age four.

Jan 03, 2024: Leeds Equity Partners Acquires Big Blue Marble Academy
Leeds Equity Partners ("Leeds Equity") announced today that it has acquired Big Blue Marble Academy ("BBMA" or the "Company"), a leading provider of early childhood education across the Southeast United States . Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Dec 21, 2023: LEEDS EQUITY ANNOUNCES PROMOTIONS
Leeds Equity Partners, LLC ("Leeds Equity"), the New York -based private equity firm that invests exclusively in the Knowledge Industries, today announced the promotions of Jack Marous and Theo Zhang to Vice President.

Nov 02, 2023: Exterro, a Leeds Equity Portfolio Company, Acquires Data Discovery Solutions Leader Divebell
Exterro, a leading provider of legal governance, risk and compliance (GRC) software, today announced it has acquired Divebell, a best-in-class data discovery SaaS solution. By combining Divebell's sophisticated data discovery capabilities with Exterro's comprehensive legal GRC platform, including its rich information governance workflows, Exterro further solidifies its position as a leading company that can help solve the legal, regulatory, and compliance data challenges facing corporations, government organizations and global enterprise. This represents Exterro's fourth acquisition since partnering with Leeds Equity Partners in 2018. 

Jun 13, 2023: CeriFi, a Portfolio Company of Leeds Equity Partners, Appoints Christine Timmins Barry as Chief Executive Officer
CeriFi (the "Company"), a Leeds Equity Partners portfolio company, today announced the appointment of Christine Timmins Barry as its Chief Executive Officer. 

May 09, 2023: TalentNeuron, a Portfolio Company of Leeds Equity Partners, Appoints Julie Peck Chief Executive Officer
 TalentNeuron (the "Company") announced today the appointment of Julie Peck as its Chief Executive Officer following the carve-out of the Company from Gartner, Inc. and its acquisition by Leeds Equity Partners in February of this year.