Leeds Equity Partners

Leeds Equity Partners is a New York-based private equity firm dedicated exclusively to investing in the Knowledge Industries, which encompass education, information services, and business services. Founded in 1993, the firm has managed over $4.8 billion across multiple funds, focusing on middle-market opportunities primarily in North America. Their investment strategy includes control investments, structured minority investments, leveraged buyouts, buy-and-builds, founder transitions, corporate carve-outs, and public-to-private transactions.

The firm's portfolio includes companies such as Archive360, a provider of enterprise information management and archiving solutions; BARBRI, a leading provider of practical legal education; Campus Management, offering mission-critical software solutions for higher education institutions; and Helix Education, a strategic marketing company focused on higher education. Other notable investments include e.Republic, a B2B media and research platform for state and local government and education; Evanta, a provider of peer-to-peer engagement and collaboration solutions for C-suite executives; and Ex Libris, a provider of enterprise software solutions for academic and research libraries.

Leeds Equity Partners' approach leverages deep sector expertise and a vast network of industry executives to create long-term value for its partner companies. The firm's Board of Advisors includes recognized leaders in the Knowledge Industries, such as former U.S. Secretaries of Education and a former White House Chief of Staff, enhancing its global reach and strategic guidance capabilities.