About
Leonard Green & Partners is a leading private equity investment firm founded in 1989 by Leonard I. Green, a pioneer in the leveraged buyout industry. Based in Los Angeles, the firm has grown to manage approximately $75 billion in assets under management and has completed over 150 investments since inception, including traditional buyouts, going-private transactions, recapitalizations, growth equity, and selective public equity positions. The firm's investment thesis focuses on partnering with experienced management teams and founders to acquire market-leading companies across consumer, healthcare, business services, distribution, and industrials sectors. Notable portfolio companies have included Whole Foods and Petco, demonstrating the firm's ability to identify and scale established brands. Leonard Green's portfolio spans approximately 64 companies, with a reported average check size of $150 million, positioning the firm in the upper-middle market segment. The organization conducts extensive ESG and sustainability diligence on new investments and maintains ongoing monitoring of portfolio companies through dedicated working groups and summits that facilitate best practice sharing. For portfolio company founders and management teams, Leonard Green provides not only capital but also operational expertise and network access to support growth and value creation. The firm has generated 39 portfolio exits as of recent reporting, with Press Ganey representing a significant recent exit. In 2020, Leonard Green partners committed $10 million to an employee-assistance fund for workers at portfolio companies impacted by external challenges. The firm's team-oriented philosophy emphasizes spirited dialogue and mutual respect while maintaining operational efficiency, positioning it as a partner of choice for established companies seeking sophisticated private equity backing and long-term value creation support.