Leeds Equity Partners, LLC is a private equity firm based in New York, established in 1993, that specializes in investing in growth-oriented middle market and lower middle market companies primarily within the knowledge sector. The firm focuses on various industries, including education—spanning preschool to postsecondary, vocational training, and education technology—training, business services, and information services and software. Leeds Equity Partners seeks opportunities for leveraged buyouts, corporate carve-outs, and add-on acquisitions, typically investing a minimum of $40 million in firms based in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. The firm is known for its strategic approach to sourcing transactions and exiting investments, often taking minority or majority stakes in its portfolio companies.
Archer Review is a teaching company that delivers live USMLE web-based reviews and Internal Medicine board reviews.
OffSec
Acquisition in 2024
OffSec, formerly known as Offensive Security, is a prominent provider of professional development and education for cybersecurity practitioners. The company focuses on delivering practical, hands-on training and certification programs designed to equip individuals with essential offensive security skills. OffSec's extensive Learning Library offers over 7,000 hours of content, including more than 1,800 instructional videos and over 4,200 virtual labs, aimed at helping organizations address the cybersecurity talent gap. Committed to fostering community growth, OffSec also funds and maintains Kali Linux, a widely recognized operating system used for penetration testing and ethical hacking. Through its innovative approach, OffSec empowers individuals and organizations to effectively combat cyber threats.
Talent Neuron
Acquisition in 2023
TalentNeuron is the world's leading provider of labor market analytics, delivering high-fidelity talent data on an unmatched global scale. TalentNeuron delivers actionable talent insight for every region of the world covering countries that collectively represent more than 90% of the world's GDP. Through deep investments in machine learning and artificial intelligence, our technology platform ingests and normalizes hundreds of millions of structured and unstructured data points each day, delivering critical talent insights in support of workforce planning, strategic skills analysis, location optimization, DEI tactics, and sourcing strategies for local, regional, and global talent. These insights can be delivered to clients via software as a service, data as a service, or fully custom research efforts from our team of expert data scientists and advisors.
Anthology
Venture Round in 2023
Anthology is a prominent provider of technology solutions tailored for higher education institutions. The company focuses on delivering software, strategies, and services that enhance academic engagement and operational efficiency. Its flagship product suite, CampusNexus®, encompasses comprehensive solutions for student management, customer relationship management, finance, human resources, and payroll. By partnering with over 2,000 campuses across 20 countries, Anthology aims to transform the educational landscape, enabling institutions to improve student success and streamline administrative processes. The company's offerings empower staff and institutional leaders with actionable insights, facilitating a supportive environment for students on their educational journeys.
e.Republic
Acquisition in 2022
Established in 1984, e.Republic is the nation’s only media and research company focused exclusively on state and local government and education. Led by Dennis McKenna, media entrepreneur and co-founder, their award-winning publications, websites, more than 150 annual events and highly respected research operations are acknowledged as setting the gold standard in their respective fields. Their work has been cited in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Time magazine, The Washington Post and USA Today. In 1985, McKenna launched California County magazine in partnership with the California State Association of Counties. Early to recognize the impact new digital technologies would have on the public sector, in 1987, Dennis launched Government Technology, the first national magazine covering information technology in state and local government. Other successful media platforms followed, including Public CIO and Emergency Management. All have won numerous editorial and design awards. In 2013, Emergency Management magazine was named Magazine of the Year for overall excellence by ASBPE (American Society of Business Publication Editors), Public CIO was named Magazine of the Year in 2007 and Government Technology and Emergency Management have both been named best publication in their respective categories by the Western Publishing Association. Seeing the need for stronger analysis and research to support public sector innovation, Dennis developed the Center for Digital Government—the first-of-its-kind research and business intelligence advisory institute focused exclusively on state and local government. The Center is home to the widely cited Digital States Survey. In 2009, e.Republic acquired Governing from Congressional Quarterly. Governing covers politics, policy and management for state and local government leaders. Recognized as the most credible and authoritative voice in its field, Governing provides non-partisan news, insight and analysis on budget and finance; transportation and infrastructure; workforce and economic development; health and human services and more. Since the acquisition, the publication has grown, with an expanded online presence and launch of the Governing Institute, headed by former Kansas City Mayor Mark Funkhouser. Governing has also greatly expanded its national events portfolio. In 2011 Governing received the prestigious Jesse H. Neal Award from American Business Media for exceptional editorial content. With over 200 employees in California, Washington, D.C. and throughout the United States, e.Republic is a unique company redefining the role of media at the intersection of innovation and public service.
Exterro
Private Equity Round in 2022
Exterro, Inc. is a provider of e-discovery and information governance software solutions focused on the legal and IT markets, serving Fortune 500 corporations as well as law firms and government agencies. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, the company offers the Fusion Platform, which integrates with existing enterprise technologies to connect stakeholders such as legal, IT, records management, and compliance teams. Exterro’s solutions include E-Discovery Data Mapping for creating data maps of electronically stored information, Legal Hold for compliance with privacy laws, and E-Discovery Data Management for collection and review processes. Additionally, it provides project management tools for legal teams, a case law library for reference, and cloud-based e-discovery software. The company's offerings aim to enhance collaboration, mitigate risks, and streamline legal processes, thereby enabling organizations to better manage governance, risk, and compliance challenges.
95 Percent Group
Private Equity Round in 2021
95 Percent Group is an education management company focused on enhancing literacy outcomes for students. It provides a range of products and services, including whole class and intervention literacy curriculum materials designed to support reading intervention and boost student achievement. The company also offers comprehensive education consulting, diagnostic assessments, and instructional resources tailored to the needs of schools and school districts. By delivering evidence-based diagnostic assessment services and consulting, 95 Percent Group aims to improve reading instructional practices and facilitate the success of struggling readers.
Archive360
Private Equity Round in 2021
Archive360, Inc. provides next generation email archive migration software solutions. Archive360’s main solution offering is the Archive2Anywhere Product Suite, a data migration platform that integrates with numerous data sources and target repositories for fast and defensible archive migrations.
eLuma
Private Equity Round in 2021
eLuma is a provider of online special education and mental health services aimed at K-12 districts and schools across the United States. The company connects students with clinicians to ensure they receive essential support, including online therapy sessions for speech, school psychology, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and mental health services. By leveraging its platform, eLuma helps schools enhance student outcomes and engagement, addressing the diverse needs of students in an accessible and effective manner. Contact information is available on their website for inquiries.
Genius SIS
Private Equity Round in 2021
Genius SIS is a web-based Student Information System tailored for online and virtual schools, headquartered in Plantation, Florida. The platform streamlines school operations by managing various functions such as admissions, enrollment control, and student progress tracking. It enhances communication with students and guardians while providing dynamic reporting capabilities. In addition to serving educational institutions, Genius SIS also caters to corporations and government entities that require online education solutions. The company's cloud-based software combines student information system (SIS) functionalities with learning management system (LMS) features, delivering user-friendly tools for registration, e-commerce, compliance monitoring, and certification tracking, all within a centralized platform.
engage2learn
Private Equity Round in 2021
engage2learn provides educational coaching and professional development services primarily for public school districts. The company has developed a platform that facilitates virtual coaching, strategic planning, and learner profile management. Its offerings include instructional coaching, training for teachers, and assessments of facilities and technology. By focusing on enhancing daily practices in education, engage2learn aims to improve the skills and knowledge of both students and educators, fostering a supportive learning environment.
OptionMetrics
Private Equity Round in 2021
OptionMetrics is a leading provider of historical options and futures data, offering comprehensive tools and analytics tailored for institutional investors, risk managers, and academic researchers. The company specializes in delivering quality data that helps users construct and test investment strategies, conduct empirical research, and assess risk exposure. By facilitating informed decision-making, OptionMetrics enables portfolio managers, traders, and quantitative researchers to enhance their investment strategies and improve profitability.
VitalSmarts
Acquisition in 2019
An innovator in corporate training and leadership development, VitalSmarts, a TwentyEighty, Inc. company, combines three decades of original research with 50 years of the best social science to help leaders and organizations achieve new levels of performance. Specifically, the Company focuses on human behavior—the underlying written and unwritten rules that shape what employees do every day and create the cultural operating system upon which an organization functions. VitalSmarts’ work within the halls of some of the world’s top organizations has led the Company to identify four skill sets present in successful companies. When used in combination, these high-leverage skills create healthy corporate cultures that spur flawless execution and consistent innovation. These skill sets are taught in the Company’s award-winning training programs and New York Times bestselling books of the same titles: Crucial Conversations, Crucial Accountability, Influencer, and Change Anything. VitalSmarts has trained more than one million people worldwide and helped more than 300 of the Fortune 500 realize significant results using this proven method for driving rapid, sustainable and measurable change in behaviors. VitalSmarts has been ranked by Inc. magazine as one of the fastest-growing companies in America for ten consecutive years.
Scaled Agile
Private Equity Round in 2019
Scaled Agile provides Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), an interactive knowledge base for implementing enterprise-scale agile practices. They help their clients succeed, work with great people, add value to the industry, have fun, and make a positive contribution to society and humanity. It was founded in 2011 and is based in Boulder, Colorado.
LRN
Venture Round in 2018
LRN Corporation specializes in ethics and compliance (E&C) knowledge solutions for organizations globally. The company provides a range of educational offerings, including online courses covering topics such as anti-bribery and trade controls, as well as custom content and mobile E&C materials. LRN also delivers advisory services related to code of conduct development, governance, culture, and leadership assessments. Its innovative tools include gamification, adaptive learning, and an augmented reality application designed to enhance compliance programs. Additionally, LRN focuses on promoting ethical conduct and sustainable organizational culture through education and engagement solutions that align employee behavior with company values. Founded in 1992, LRN is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, and maintains offices in several major cities around the world, including New York, London, and Mumbai.
Exterro
Private Equity Round in 2018
Exterro, Inc. is a provider of e-discovery and information governance software solutions focused on the legal and IT markets, serving Fortune 500 corporations as well as law firms and government agencies. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, the company offers the Fusion Platform, which integrates with existing enterprise technologies to connect stakeholders such as legal, IT, records management, and compliance teams. Exterro’s solutions include E-Discovery Data Mapping for creating data maps of electronically stored information, Legal Hold for compliance with privacy laws, and E-Discovery Data Management for collection and review processes. Additionally, it provides project management tools for legal teams, a case law library for reference, and cloud-based e-discovery software. The company's offerings aim to enhance collaboration, mitigate risks, and streamline legal processes, thereby enabling organizations to better manage governance, risk, and compliance challenges.
Endeavor Schools
Acquisition in 2018
Endeavor Schools, LLC is an education management company based in Miami, Florida, that owns and operates a diverse network of private schools across the United States. Founded in 2012, the company includes preschools, K-5 private schools, and Montessori institutions, all of which adhere to research-based curricula designed to foster academic excellence. Endeavor Schools is dedicated to supporting educators by providing them with the necessary tools, infrastructure, and resources to enhance educational outcomes for children and families. By partnering with experienced educators, the company aims to create enriching learning environments that promote reliable career development programs and mentorship opportunities for students.
Fusion Academy
Private Equity Round in 2017
Fusion Academy is much more than an accredited private middle and high school for grades 6-12. Its a revolutionary community of learning where positive relationships and one-to-one classrooms unlock the academic potential in every student and create opportunities for emotional and social growth. In a Fusion one-to-one classroom, the educational experience is completely customized to ignite a student’s passion for learning. Classes are self-paced, and course material is presented in ways that suit students’ individual interests, strengths and challenges.
CeriFi
Acquisition in 2017
CeriFi is an education and training provider that specializes in the financial services sector, offering a range of certification programs for professionals and firms. The company has expanded its capabilities through the acquisition of six complementary organizations, including the Association of Certified Financial Crime Specialists, Dalton Education, Keir Financial Education, Money Education, and Pass Perfect. CeriFi's offerings are designed to empower individuals in their careers and support their exam preparation needs, effectively addressing the educational demands within the financial services industry.
Prosci
Private Equity Round in 2016
Prosci is a change management firm focused on helping individuals and organizations build change management capabilities. Best practices research acts as the foundation for Prosci’s world-renowned change management training programs and tools, including the Prosci ADKAR® Model. Prosci has certified over 30,000 change leaders worldwide through the Prosci Change Management Certification program.
BLR
Acquisition in 2016
BLR®, a division of Simplify Compliance LLC, is an industry-leading knowledge provider with more than 50 years of experience in human capital management, environment, health, and safety, learning and development, and legal markets. BLR has served as a trusted compliance partner for HR and EHS teams, offering comprehensive, content-powered technology and training to keep your employees safe and productive.
Simplify Compliance
Private Equity Round in 2016
Simplify Compliance is a provider of learning, events, and information solutions designed to assist businesses in meeting compliance requirements across various sectors, including human capital management, healthcare, financial services, and communications. Established in 2016 through the merger of several companies, including Fortis Business Media and three portfolio companies from UCG, Simplify Compliance offers a range of services such as legal consulting, training programs, and subscription-based resources. These offerings help organizations navigate state and federal legal requirements, ensuring they remain compliant while driving operational success.
Project Management Academy
Private Equity Round in 2016
The most trusted name in project management training. A top provider of PMP Certification, PMP Training and PMP Exam Prep Courses. 100% Pass Guarantee. Project Management Academy is the most trusted name in project management training, providing training for PMP:registered:, CAPM:registered:, PMI-ACP:registered:, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, and Risk Management programs. With comprehensive materials, experienced staff, and continuous support, PMA is prepared to meet all of your project management training needs.
Campus Labs
Acquisition in 2015
Campus Labs empowers institutions to make valuable connections with their data. Campus Labs provides a complete set of integrated solutions for areas such as assessment, retention, teaching and learning, student engagement, and institutional effectiveness. Through partnerships with more than 1,300 public and private colleges and universities, Campus Labs continues to break down institutional silos and build strong foundations for unified information, valuable insights and better decisions.
LePort Schools
Private Equity Round in 2015
LePort Schools is a private school network headquartered in Irvine, California, founded in 2000. The institution offers a range of educational programs, including infant, toddler, preschool, lower elementary, upper elementary, and language immersion. Emphasizing both academic rigor and experiential learning, LePort Schools aims to equip students with essential knowledge, critical thinking skills, and character development necessary for lifelong success. The curriculum includes Montessori methods for younger children and prepares students for future academic challenges.
iModules Software
Acquisition in 2014
iModules provides technology solutions and services to help organizations achieve their missions and build meaningful relationships through member engagement and online communication. With more than 600 clients, iModules offers Encompass to deliver easy-to-use tools for managing Web site content, member data, and strategic communication. An industry leader since 2002, iModules has partnered with organizations worldwide to make a difference.
Fulcrum Financial Data
Private Equity Round in 2014
Fulcrum Financial Data, LLC is a research firm based in New York that specializes in providing legal analysis, news, and commentary for credit market professionals. Established in 2006, the company offers several subscription-based services, including Covenant Review, which analyzes bond indentures and loan agreements; CapitalStructure, which delivers news and insights on sub-investment grade debt markets; LevFin Insights, focusing on the leveraged loan and high-yield bond sectors; and PacerMonitor, a platform for tracking federal bankruptcy and court cases. Fulcrum Financial Data aims to equip institutional investors with valuable perspectives on their rights and covenant data, enhancing their understanding of credit documents and reducing investment risks. The firm operates as a subsidiary of Fitch Solutions, Inc.
Evanta
Acquisition in 2012
Evanta is focused on C-Suite executive development and collaboration solutions for peer-to-peer engagement, networking and leadership training.
Amplifire
Venture Round in 2012
Amplifire is a developer of an online learning platform designed to enhance individual performance and knowledge retention across various sectors, including education, healthcare, and corporate markets. The platform utilizes advanced learning algorithms and knowledge analytics to deliver measurable outcomes, helping users learn effectively and perform at their best. By focusing on diagnostic capabilities, Amplifire enables organizations to foster skill development and improve overall performance, ensuring that individuals can contribute effectively in competitive environments.
Nobel Learning
Acquisition in 2011
Nobel Learning Communities preschools, elementary and middle schools build the solid academic foundation students need for future success. In their schools, classes are led by dedicated, caring teachers who value open communication with parents. Using our Links to Learning curriculum, our preschools offer the perfect balance of learning and play, combining structured learning experiences with play activities designed for each developmental stage. They link parents to their child’s classroom experiences by providing a monthly summary of their child’s work and suggestions to continue the learning at home.
BARBRI
Acquisition in 2011
BARBRI, Inc. is a provider of bar review and exam preparation courses for law students and attorneys across the United States. Founded in 1967 and based in Dallas, Texas, the company offers a range of educational services, including private tutoring, online courses, and mobile learning options. BARBRI specializes in preparing students for the bar exam and provides additional resources such as multistate professional responsibility exam review courses and an extended bar review program for second and third-year law students. The company also offers ongoing skills training and certifications in areas like financial crime and cybersecurity, catering to the evolving needs of legal practitioners and law firms. Formerly a subsidiary of Thomson Reuters Corporation, BARBRI continues to support legal education through innovative distance learning solutions.
Ex Libris Group
Acquisition in 2008
Ex Libris Group is a leading provider of library automation solutions, offering the only comprehensive product suite for the discovery, management, and distribution of all materialsâprint, electronic, and digital. Dedicated to developing the market's most inventive and creative solutions, Ex Libris leads the way in defining and designing efficient, user-friendly products that serve the needs of academic, research, and national libraries today, enabling them to transition into the future.
Anthology
Acquisition in 2008
Anthology is a prominent provider of technology solutions tailored for higher education institutions. The company focuses on delivering software, strategies, and services that enhance academic engagement and operational efficiency. Its flagship product suite, CampusNexus®, encompasses comprehensive solutions for student management, customer relationship management, finance, human resources, and payroll. By partnering with over 2,000 campuses across 20 countries, Anthology aims to transform the educational landscape, enabling institutions to improve student success and streamline administrative processes. The company's offerings empower staff and institutional leaders with actionable insights, facilitating a supportive environment for students on their educational journeys.
Seaton
Acquisition in 2005
Seaton is a prominent outsourcing and recruiting firm with a valuation exceeding $600 million. Founded in 1988, the company employs over 44,000 individuals and operates in 70 countries. Its portfolio includes several brands, such as PeopleScout, Staff Management | SMX, StudentScout, and HRX, which is based in Australia. Seaton specializes in staffing and recruitment services, providing comprehensive solutions for organizations that require contingent labor. With a strong track record, the company has been recognized as a leading job creator among privately held businesses in the United States and has achieved a compounded organic annual growth rate of over 28% since 2009.
Miller Heiman Group
Acquisition in 2005
Miller Heiman Group is a prominent provider of training, consulting, research, and technology services, drawing from over 150 years of industry experience. The company focuses on enhancing the effectiveness of sales organizations through its comprehensive offerings, known as Be Ready Solutions. These solutions incorporate well-established products and services, alongside innovative tools designed to analyze performance gaps and prioritize improvement initiatives. By integrating best practices and insights from the sales and service sectors, Miller Heiman Group aims to equip clients with the resources needed to optimize their sales processes and achieve sustainable growth.
RealPage
Venture Round in 2004
Developer of multifamily property management and data analytics software intended for companies in the real estate industry. The company's platform hosts applications that help property owners and managers improve pricing methodologies and collections and integrate business processes, ensuring professionals gain transparency in asset performance, leverage data insights and monetize space to create enhanced yields efficiently.
Interwise
Series C in 2001
Interwise provides voice, Web, and video conferencing solutions for the enterprise. The company offers AT&T Connect, an IP software, which is used for voice conferences, Web meetings, virtual training, Web seminars, Webcasts, broadcasts, and recordings. It serves technology, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, insurance, automotive, and retail industries. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts with additional offices in Israel, Japan, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, France, and Germany.
Quisic
Private Equity Round in 2001
Quisic Corporation is engaged in the design and development of online learning programs. It provides custom content development services and e-learning software for corporate and academic use. In 2002, Quisic was acquired by EDT Learning, Inc.
Helix Education
Private Equity Round in 2000
At Helix Education, we offer solutions—founded in data and technology—throughout the student lifecycle that are designed to optimize education costs for students and the institutions that serve them. We provide a full array of marketing services that help colleges and universities connect with the right prospects and help them qualify students and build relationships that result in enrollment. Our coaching services and CRM software help schools keep a greater number of students engaged and moving toward graduation. Finally, we deliver a teaching environment through our Helix competency-based proprietary LMS that truly individualizes the learning experience.
Interwise
Series B in 2000
Interwise provides voice, Web, and video conferencing solutions for the enterprise. The company offers AT&T Connect, an IP software, which is used for voice conferences, Web meetings, virtual training, Web seminars, Webcasts, broadcasts, and recordings. It serves technology, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, insurance, automotive, and retail industries. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts with additional offices in Israel, Japan, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, France, and Germany.
Quisic
Series A in 2000
Quisic Corporation is engaged in the design and development of online learning programs. It provides custom content development services and e-learning software for corporate and academic use. In 2002, Quisic was acquired by EDT Learning, Inc.
Cognitive Arts
Venture Round in 2000
Cognitive Arts a designer and developer of e-learning solutions for the education and corporate training markets.
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