Levine Leichtman Capital Partners

Levine Leichtman Capital Partners, LLC is a private equity and venture capital firm established in 1984 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, with additional offices in the United States and Europe. The firm specializes in investments in the lower middle market, focusing on acquisitions, buyouts, recapitalizations, refinancing, and growth financing. It seeks to invest between $5 million and $100 million in companies with revenues ranging from $25 million to $750 million, primarily in sectors such as business services, education, franchising, healthcare, and engineered products. Levine Leichtman Capital Partners prefers to invest in U.S. companies and those in continental Europe, targeting majority ownership positions. The firm can invest across various capital structures, including debt and equity securities, and typically looks to exit investments through public offerings, sales, or recapitalizations. It does not invest in high technology, apparel, biotechnology, telecommunications, or internet-focused companies.

Andrew Alexander

Managing Director

Jay Berajawala

Associate Director

Alexander Bruno

Associate Director

Landon Budenholzer

Senior Associate

Ethan Caskey

Managing Director

Tannaz Chapman

Managing Director

William Dawes

Associate

Oliver Demaine

Senior Associate

Paul Drury

Senior Managing Director

Greg Flaster

Managing Director

Matthew G. Frankel

Managing Partner and Member of the Executive and Investment Committees

Debbie Habib

Managing Director

Paul Hamilton

Director

William Hanrahan

Senior Associate

Stephen Hogan

President, Co-COO and CFO

Zak Ibnatik

Senior Associate

Monty Ismail

Director

Ted Jeon

Managing Director

Kevin Jin

Senior Associate

Ronnie Kaplan

Managing Director

Len Keller

Associate

Kelly Leong Khoury

Associate Director

John King

Associate Director

Michael Knapp

Managing Director

Steven Korff

Associate Director

Zue Leong

Associate Director

Micah Levin

Partner and Member of the Investment Committees

Adam S. McKean

Managing Director

Colin Mccarthy

Director

Jason Mezhibovsky

Associate

Jarett Moyse

Managing Director

Boris Nguyen

Associate

Erik Nobel

Managing Director

Rob Papetti

Associate Director

David W. Reed

Director and Member Of Structured Equity Investment Team

Chris Rendón

Senior Associate

Matthew M. Rich

Partner and Member of the Investment Committee

Weston Richter

Managing Director

Mitch Rudish

Associate

Chantelle Samavarchian

Associate

Luc Sandmann

Director

Jared Schore

Associate

Debra Sherman

Director

Wouter Snoeijers

Senior Managing Director

Aqil Sohail

Associate Director

Louis E. Sterling

Director

Matthias Tabbert

Managing Director, Investment Originations

Alexander Ventriglia

Senior Associate

Michael B. Weinberg

Managing Partner and Member of Executive and Investment Committees

Montana Youssoffi

Associate

39 past transactions

GLAS

Private Equity Round in 2022
Provider of institutional debt administration service intended to cover loan agency, capital markets, and bankruptcy, asset-based lending agency services. The company covers all sectors of the global financial markets and is a non-bank provider of loan agency services, it has developed its tech and provides innovative solutions for its clients underpinned by award-winning client service, enabling its clients to get loans at low interest rates.

In-Place Machining Company

Acquisition in 2021
In-Place Machining Company specializes in on-site field machining services for a diverse clientele, including industrial, scientific, and military sectors globally. Known for its precision and high-quality work, the company offers a range of services such as R-stamp certified welding, portable brush plating, flame spray, Metalstitch® cold repair for cast iron, and comprehensive laser, optical, and mechanical alignment. In addition to traditional machining, In-Place Machining provides advanced services like wire-cutting, metrology, diamond blade sawing, robotic demolition, and hydraulic splitting. With multiple locations across the United States, the company boasts a substantial inventory of specialized field machining equipment, positioning it as a leader in the industry for mission-critical maintenance and repair projects.

Prime Global

Private Equity Round in 2021
Prime Global is a collective of seven full-service medical communications agencies and two specialist consultancies that provides healthcare consultancy services to the biotech, pharmaceutical, and healthcare sectors. The company specializes in various professional communications, including healthcare strategy, scientific and medical communications, consumer health, and market access. By offering services such as insight discovery, educational needs assessments, and optimal channel selection, Prime Global aims to meet the diverse needs of its clients. With offices located in the United Kingdom and satellite locations in San Diego, Germany, and New Zealand, Prime Global is well-positioned to deliver meaningful metrics and support to its clients across the globe.

Creditinfo

Acquisition in 2021
Creditinfo is a provider of credit information and risk management services aimed at enhancing economic growth and financial inclusion. The company specializes in facilitating access to finance through a range of solutions, including analytical services, strategic consultancy, and credit scoring. Additionally, Creditinfo offers tools such as an instant decision module, external data monitoring, and debt collection services. By converting data into actionable insights, Creditinfo helps its clients make informed decisions that improve business performance and promote responsible lending practices.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

Acquisition in 2020
Tropical Smoothie Cafe, LLC is a restaurant chain that owns, operates, and franchises cafes throughout the United States. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the cafe specializes in made-to-order menu items that emphasize fresh, high-quality ingredients. The offerings include a variety of real-fruit smoothies, wraps, sandwiches, flatbreads, bowls, and salads, all crafted to provide bold flavors with a healthy appeal. The brand's origins trace back to a beach in Florida, where the concept of blending fruits and vegetables for refreshing smoothies was born. In addition to its food and beverage offerings, Tropical Smoothie Cafe also provides catering services, further expanding its reach in the fast-casual dining market.

BigHand

Acquisition in 2020
BigHand is a technology company based in London that specializes in voice productivity software solutions tailored for the legal, healthcare, property, and financial sectors. The company offers a range of products, including BigHand Dictate, which allows users to dictate and manage voice files across multiple devices; BigHand Go, a mobile application for iOS and Windows; and BigHand Speech Recognition, which converts voice to text automatically. Additionally, BigHand provides tools like BigHand Now for digitizing analogue processes, BigHand Create for document creation, and BigHand Hyperstyles for document formatting. Other offerings include BigHand Scrub for metadata removal, BigHand DocID for document identification, and BigHand Correspond, focusing on automating clinical correspondence in healthcare. Founded in 1995 by Steve Thompson, BigHand is committed to enhancing workflow efficiency and productivity for its clients.

SiPM

Acquisition in 2020
SiPM, founded in 2008 and based in Hasselt, Belgium, specializes in high-impact e-learning solutions tailored for blue-chip corporations globally. The company focuses on delivering innovative and effective training programs that enhance employee skills and organizational performance. By leveraging advanced educational technologies, SiPM caters to the specific needs of large enterprises, helping them to foster a culture of continuous learning and development.

Blue Ridge ESOP Associates

Private Equity Round in 2020
Blue Ridge ESOP Associates, Inc. provides administration and recordkeeping services for employee stock ownership plans (ESOP) and 401(k) plans. It also offers employee/participant processing, allocations and recordkeeping for plan accounts, accounting, distribution policy and forms, service outsourcing, employee communications assistance, and consulting services. In addition, the company, provides ESOPConnection, an interactive online repository that allows participants to access the ESOP-related information and documents, as well as provides an educational and informational tool; and ESOP Plan Governance Module, an add on module to ESOPConnection for administrative committees and trustees needs. Blue Ridge ESOP Associates, Inc. was founded in 1988 and is based in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Resolution Economics

Acquisition in 2020
Resolution Economics, LLC specializes in providing economic, statistical, and financial analyses along with litigation consulting services primarily to law firms, Fortune 500 companies, and government agencies. Established in 1998 and based in Los Angeles, with additional offices in New York, Washington D.C., and Chicago, the firm is particularly focused on employment class action matters, offering services related to wage and hour disputes, employment discrimination, and complex commercial damages. In addition to litigation support, the company provides compliance monitoring, data collection, surveys, workforce optimization, business valuation, due diligence, forensic accounting, operational consulting, project management, and corporate finance services. Resolution Economics employs a team of trained professionals who deliver innovative analytical solutions to address intricate challenges faced by their clients.

Milton Industries

Acquisition in 2019
Milton Industries, Inc. is a manufacturer and marketer of tools and accessories specifically designed for pneumatic applications. Founded in 1943 and based in Chicago, Illinois, the company provides a comprehensive range of products that includes blow guns, faucets, couplers, nozzles, tire valves, and various tire hardware. Additionally, Milton Industries offers air hose fittings, tanks, pressure gauges, and specialized tools for automotive, industrial, agriculture, and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) markets. The company focuses on delivering professional-grade pneumatic accessories, ensuring that clients have access to engineered solutions tailored to their specific project needs.

Club Champion

Acquisition in 2019
Club Champion LLC specializes in providing custom fitting services for golfers across the United States. Founded in 1995 and based in Highland Park, Illinois, the company operates locations in Chicago, Willowbrook, and Northfield. Club Champion offers a comprehensive range of services, including precision fitting, club building, customization, and repair. Their repair services encompass re-shafting, re-gripping, wedge grinding, swing weighting, loft and lie adjustments, and various other modifications to enhance the performance of golf clubs. The company is dedicated to delivering high-quality fitting services using top brands to ensure optimal results for golfers.

SK AeroSafety Group

Acquisition in 2019
SK AeroSafety Group provides inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair of passenger safety equipment found on all commercial and private aircrafts worldwide. The company caters to airlines, component service providers, maintenance and repair organizations (MRO), and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). The company is based in Wokingham, United Kingdom and has locations in the Netherlands; the United Kingdom; the United States; Malaysia; and Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

West Academic

Acquisition in 2019
Headquartered in St. Paul, MN, West Academic is the leading publisher of casebooks, treatises, study aids and other legal education materials in the U.S. Founded on the principle of making legal information more accessible, and rooted in a long history of legal expertise and innovation, we’ve been a leader in legal education publishing for more than 100 years.

Squla

Venture Round in 2018
Squla delivers core-curriculum online adaptive learning for K-12 pupils through social games. Offers the full primary school curriculum online social games (including multiplayer). Content directly linked to main European testing & assessment body. Online platform & iOS apps.

Best Lawyers

Acquisition in 2018
Best Lawyers, LLC, founded in 1981 and headquartered in Aiken, South Carolina, is a highly respected peer-review publication within the global legal community. The company publishes a comprehensive guide that recognizes and recommends lawyers based on evaluations from their peers. Over the years, a listing in Best Lawyers has become a significant honor, valued by both clients and legal professionals alike. This recognition is seen as a testament to a lawyer's expertise and reputation, contributing to Best Lawyers' standing as a reliable and unbiased source of legal referrals. The publication has garnered respect from the legal profession, media, and the public, solidifying its role as a trusted resource for legal services.

Law Business Research

Private Equity Round in 2018
Law Business Research is an independent publisher based in the United Kingdom, specializing in news, analysis, and research related to international business law and the global legal markets. The company serves a diverse clientele that includes global corporations, government agencies, private law firms, and individual legal professionals. By offering a comprehensive portfolio of both physical and online publications, Law Business Research provides essential information services that facilitate informed decision-making and help users navigate the complexities of the legal environment. Its focus on delivering hard-to-find and intricate material positions it as a valuable resource within the international legal community.

Law Business Research

Acquisition in 2017
Law Business Research is an independent publisher based in the United Kingdom, specializing in news, analysis, and research related to international business law and the global legal markets. The company serves a diverse clientele that includes global corporations, government agencies, private law firms, and individual legal professionals. By offering a comprehensive portfolio of both physical and online publications, Law Business Research provides essential information services that facilitate informed decision-making and help users navigate the complexities of the legal environment. Its focus on delivering hard-to-find and intricate material positions it as a valuable resource within the international legal community.

Capsa Healthcare

Acquisition in 2017
Capsa Healthcare is a provider of mobile workstations, medication management products, and pharmacy automation solutions designed to enhance the organization and efficiency of healthcare providers. The company's product offerings include point-of-care wall arms, wall cabinet workstations, table carts, and various accessories. These solutions aim to improve medication administration accuracy, ultimately impacting clinical effectiveness and optimizing medication management processes within healthcare settings worldwide.

Therapeutic Research Center

Acquisition in 2017
Therapeutic Research Center and Therapeutic Research Faculty are internationally recognized for their world-class analysis and evidence-based recommendations on pharmaceuticals and other therapeutic agents.The mission has remained the same for over 25 years. The Center's goal since its formation in 1985 has been to enhance patient care in person and even through technology like apps.

FlexXray

Acquisition in 2017
FlexXray LLC, founded in 2003 and based in Arlington, Texas, specializes in providing inspection and recovery services for the North American food manufacturing industry. The company offers a range of services including X-ray food inspection, can inspection, and process recovery, as well as ancillary services such as contaminant removal, check weighing, repackaging, and storage. FlexXray employs proprietary X-ray technology to identify physical contaminants and defects in food products and raw materials, ensuring safety and quality for its clients. Serving a diverse clientele that includes both small food companies and major global brands, FlexXray is recognized as a trusted partner in the food safety sector, helping to ensure compliance with industry regulations.

HomeVestors

Acquisition in 2017
HomeVestors Inc., also known as We Buy Ugly Houses, is a real estate investment franchise based in Dallas, Texas, founded in 1989. The company specializes in purchasing homes that are challenging to sell, rehabilitating them, and then either selling or renting these properties. It has acquired over 75,000 houses since 1996, demonstrating its significant presence in the market. HomeVestors supports a network of independently owned and operated franchisees, providing them with training and resources to build their own real estate businesses focused on buying, renovating, and managing residential properties. Additionally, the company offers online services for users looking to buy or sell houses. Through its advertising campaigns, HomeVestors also generates proprietary investment opportunities in various types of properties, including homes, condos, and multi-tenant buildings.

Nothing Bundt Cakes

Acquisition in 2016
Nothing Bundt Franchising, LLC, doing business as Nothing Bundt Cakes, owns and operates bakeries in the United States. It offers cakes, decorated cakes for various occasions, baby cakes, and hand decorated birthday cakes; balloons, platters, cards, and candles; and gifts, such as greeting cards, candles, cake utensils, and serving platters. The company also franchises its operations. It offers its products through its stores and online. Nothing Bundt Franchising, LLC was founded in 1997 and is based in Addison, Texas with additional bakeries in the Unites States and Canada.

GL Education

Acquisition in 2016
GL Education Group is a prominent provider of integrated assessments and school improvement solutions for British, bilingual, and international schools. The company specializes in non-regulated assessments aimed at measuring pupil progress, identifying potential, and addressing special educational needs. It offers a range of services, including stakeholder surveys, self-evaluation systems, and professional development resources to support educators in enhancing educational standards. Additionally, GL Education provides assessments related to children's education, mental health, and wellbeing, contributing to a holistic approach to student development. The company, which was formerly known as Granada Learning Limited, was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It sells its assessments and services online, making its tools accessible to a wide audience in the education sector.

Pacific Handy Cutter

Acquisition in 2016
Pacific Handy Cutter, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of specialized safety cutting tools and replacement blades, primarily serving the grocery, retail, quick-service restaurant, and industrial warehouse sectors. The company produces a range of products, including self-retracting knives, safety grips, specialty utility knives, and various cutting accessories. These tools are specifically designed to enhance workplace safety by reducing the risk of injuries and minimizing product damage, thereby improving operational productivity. Pacific Handy Cutter's commitment to safety and efficiency has made it a trusted partner for major retailers, grocery store chains, food service companies, and industrial product distributors.

Brass Smith, Inc.

Acquisition in 2016
Brass Smith, Inc. provides products for the food service environments. The company offers food shields, lights and warmers, counter systems, serving counters, vending carts/kiosks, cold merchandisers, heated merchandisers, sinks and floor troughs, and modular food merchandising systems. It serves healthcare and B&I/corporate facilities, colleges/universities, and schools worldwide. The company was founded in 1978 and is based in Denver, Colorado. Brass Smith, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Kevry Corporation.

Caring Brands International

Debt Financing in 2015
Caring Brands International is the franchisor of home healthcare services under three global brands: Interim Healthcare (in the United States), Bluebird Care (in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland) and Just Better Care (in Australia). Together, the CBI brands represent 530 locations operated by more than 250 independent franchise owners that produce over $1 billion of system wide sales. The Company’s franchisees offer patients a full continuum of care including skilled home nursing, assistance with daily living activities and end-of-life hospice care. Caring Brands is headquartered in Sunrise, FL.

Caring Brands International

Acquisition in 2015
Caring Brands International is the franchisor of home healthcare services under three global brands: Interim Healthcare (in the United States), Bluebird Care (in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland) and Just Better Care (in Australia). Together, the CBI brands represent 530 locations operated by more than 250 independent franchise owners that produce over $1 billion of system wide sales. The Company’s franchisees offer patients a full continuum of care including skilled home nursing, assistance with daily living activities and end-of-life hospice care. Caring Brands is headquartered in Sunrise, FL.

Trinity Consultants

Acquisition in 2015
Trinity Consultants is an environmental consulting firm that focuses on industrial air quality and related regulatory compliance. With a presence across the United States, as well as in China and the Middle East, the company assists organizations in meeting environmental regulations while enhancing their long-term sustainability. Trinity offers a range of services, including regulatory compliance consulting, environmental modeling software, EH&S staffing support, and data management solutions. Its expertise extends to various sectors such as the Built Environment, Life Sciences, and Water & Ecology, providing clients with comprehensive solutions in air and water quality permitting, noise analysis, and compliance audit planning. Through its diverse offerings, Trinity Consultants aims to help organizations navigate complex environmental challenges effectively.

Monte Nido Holdings

Acquisition in 2015
Monte Nido Holdings specializes in providing comprehensive treatment programs for adults and adolescents suffering from eating disorders. With facilities located nationwide, including a prominent center in Brentwood, Los Angeles, the organization offers a continuum of care that encompasses residential treatment, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient services, transitional care, and meal support. Their approach emphasizes individualized care, helping clients understand the complexities of their eating disorders and fostering connections to their personal values and intentions. By focusing on tailored treatment plans, Monte Nido aims to enhance clinical outcomes and support clients on their journey to recovery.

Regional Rail

Acquisition in 2015
Regional Rail, LLC, founded in 2007 and headquartered in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, specializes in the acquisition and operation of short-line and regional railroads across the United States. The company focuses on integrating smaller rail entities to create a more efficient and cohesive operation. By consolidating these businesses, Regional Rail aims to reduce administrative costs, enhance marketing opportunities, and strengthen negotiating power with suppliers and connecting carriers. This strategic approach allows the company to serve key markets, including agriculture, lumber, energy, and metal products, while improving customer satisfaction and profitability. The vision of Regional Rail emphasizes long-term growth and ongoing reinvestment in its operations, ensuring a sustainable future for the railroads under its management.

Allied Aerofoam Product

Private Equity Round in 2015
Allied Aerofoam is the largest independent foam fabricator in the United States with numerous facilities featuring state of the art techniques and machinery. The most experienced personnel in the industry craft foam to demanding specifications utilizing computerized contour cutters, high speed band saws, die presses and water jet cutters. Allied’s General Trade Division is the top fabricating source for everything from furniture to bedding, as well as packaging and marine. Foam is the best material for packaging items that must arrive intact. Perishables such as fruits get the same great treatment as delicate electronics.

CJ Fallon

Acquisition in 2015
CJ Fallon Ltd. is a prominent educational publisher based in Dublin, Ireland, established in 1927. The company specializes in producing a wide range of textbooks for both primary and post-primary education, covering subjects such as business, accounting, languages, history, mathematics, and technology. In addition to textbooks, CJ Fallon offers assessment tools tailored for primary schools. The publisher is dedicated to supporting Irish teachers by providing high-quality teaching resources in both print and digital formats, developed in collaboration with experienced educators who contribute as authors and reviewers. Through its commitment to educational excellence, CJ Fallon aims to enhance learning outcomes for Irish students.

Trinity Consultants

Venture Round in 2014
Trinity Consultants is an environmental consulting firm that focuses on industrial air quality and related regulatory compliance. With a presence across the United States, as well as in China and the Middle East, the company assists organizations in meeting environmental regulations while enhancing their long-term sustainability. Trinity offers a range of services, including regulatory compliance consulting, environmental modeling software, EH&S staffing support, and data management solutions. Its expertise extends to various sectors such as the Built Environment, Life Sciences, and Water & Ecology, providing clients with comprehensive solutions in air and water quality permitting, noise analysis, and compliance audit planning. Through its diverse offerings, Trinity Consultants aims to help organizations navigate complex environmental challenges effectively.

FastSigns of Dayton

Acquisition in 2014
FastSigns of Dayton is a franchise location of FASTSIGNS, specializing in the creation and installation of a wide range of signage and graphic solutions. Based in Dayton, Ohio, the company offers products such as banners, flags, yard signs, building signs, and vehicle graphics. FASTSIGNS serves customers across various industries, providing comprehensive services that include consulting, design, production, project management, delivery, and installation. With over 550 centers worldwide, FastSigns of Dayton is part of a larger network that operates in multiple countries, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and several others. Each center is independently owned and operated, allowing for tailored solutions that help businesses enhance their visibility and achieve their objectives.
In 1952, Harold Smith established the Smith System Driver Improvement Institute, the nation's first professional driver training company. He understood that most collisions are preventable if the right driving habits are learned, practiced and applied consistently. Since then, millions of drivers throughout the world have benefited from the program he developed. Today Smith System® is the leading provider of collision avoidance driver training. Our instructors continue to study and master techniques that are essential to understanding driver behavior. With a focus on collision prevention through hands-on training, the proven Smith System concepts help fleet drivers to See, Think and React to driving challenges — no matter where they drive or what type of vehicle they operate. Smith System delivers behind the wheel instruction to tens of thousands of fleet drivers each year. We have presented our programs in 98 countries and in 17 languages around the world. In the past decade, we have provided services to more than half of the current Fortune 500® fleets. In addition to on road training and an extensive video and DVD library, Smith System offers E-Learning and fleet monitoring. With 6 decades of proven results, we are proud to be the only company in the industry that guarantees the quality of our training.

SFERRA

Private Equity Round in 2013
SFERRA Bros., Ltd. produces and sells linen products in the United States and internationally. Its products include duvet covers, sheets, blankets, blanket covers, and decorative throws and accessories; bath towels, robes, and lounge chair covers; duvets and pillows; table linens and accessories; and baby gifts. The company sells its products through stores in Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax, and Kingston, Canada. It also offers its products online. The company was formerly known as SFERRA Fine Linens Factory. SFERRA Bros., Ltd. was founded in 1891 and is based in Edison, New Jersey.

Champion Manufacturing

Acquisition in 2013
Champion Manufacturing, Inc. specializes in the design and manufacture of seating products tailored for the healthcare sector. Established in 1986 and headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana, the company produces a range of seating solutions, including treatment recliners, bariatric seating, sleeper chairs, and task seating. These products are utilized in various healthcare settings such as hospitals, dialysis clinics, and outpatient facilities, focusing on enhancing the comfort of patients during treatments like hemodialysis. In addition to seating, Champion offers a variety of accessories, including patient comfort products and convenience items, to improve the overall patient and caregiver experience. The company markets its offerings through medical distributors, ensuring accessibility to a wide range of healthcare providers.

Luminator Holding, L.P.

Acquisition in 2010
Luminator Holding, L.P. is a Plano, Texas-based manufacturer and integrator specializing in LED-based lighting, display technology, and passenger information systems for the global mass transportation sector. The company provides a range of products designed for municipal transportation systems, original equipment manufacturers, and their suppliers, including interior signs, seat control systems, lighted switches, destination signs, next stop signs, and infotainment systems. By focusing on enhancing visibility and communication, Luminator aims to improve the overall experience for passengers using bus, rail, and aerospace services.

InterDent

Acquisition in 2004
InterDent provides support services to over 150 affiliated dental offices employing more than 450 dentists in the following eight states: Arizona, California, Hawaii, Kansas, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, and Washington. InterDent’s affiliated offices benefit from professional management, economies of scale, superior information systems, and specialization of functions. Our network delivers comprehensive dentistry to over one million patients annually, including general, orthodontics, periodontics, endodontics, pedodontics, prosthodontics, and oral surgery.
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