LLCP

LLCP is pleased to announce that it has acquired The Colt Group in partnership with management. Founded in 1981 and headquartered in Pasadena, Texas, Colt is a leading specialty industrial services company that provides critical emergency repair services, including online leak repair, hot tapping, line intervention, field machining, and other related services, to a diversified industrial and municipal client base. Through its nationwide service network and manufacturing expertise, Colt has established a reputation as a trusted partner for mission-critical asset integrity and reliability solutions. The partnership will leverage LLCP’s extensive experience in the infrastructure services space, including investments in USA Water, In-Place Machining, USA Industries, All4, and Trinity Consultants. We look forward to working with the Colt management team and investing in the organization’s people, capabilities, and geographic footprint as the Company enters its next phase of growth. Read the full announcement here: https://lnkd.in/gF9tNVsR #PrivateEquity #Investing #IndustrialServices #MiddleMarket

#LLCP Managing Partners Mike Weinberg and Matthew Frankel recently spoke with Buyouts reporter Obey Martin Manayiti about the successful close of LLCP Lower Middle Market IV at its $2.0 billion hard cap, which was completed in approximately seven months. In the interview, Mike and Matt discuss why LLCP's structured private equity approach continues to resonate with investors, pointing to three attributes: monthly cash distributions, downside protection from using less leverage than many competitors, and the alpha generated by retaining control of a company's equity through to exit. Mike also spoke to the fund's evolving global investor base — including strong support from Japan and Middle East-based LPs, who were drawn to LLCP's more conservative use of capital and the attractive yield the strategy generates — while Matt touched on how LLCP is positioning its portfolio companies to capture AI-driven value creation. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ga3ZRYaW #BuyoutsInsider #PEIMedia #PrivateEquity #Fundraising #LowerMiddleMarket #LLCP

Levine Leichtman Capital Partners, LLC is pleased to announce the final closing of LLCP Lower Middle Market IV ("LMM IV") at its hard cap with $2.0 billion of total capital commitments. The Fund was significantly oversubscribed and surpassed its $1.7 billion target, receiving strong support from its existing investor base as well as a new group of diverse blue-chip institutional investors globally. Over the past 24 months, LLCP has raised $6.4 billion of capital across its global platform. LMM IV will continue to utilize LLCP's Structured Private Equity approach to invest in market-leading lower middle market businesses by combining debt and equity capital to deliver flexible, tailored solutions for entrepreneurs and management teams, with a focus on business services, franchising & multi-unit, education & training, and engineered products & manufacturing. We are grateful for the confidence and support of our global investor base and look forward to building on our 42-year track record of success as we continue to expand our platform. Read more about the announcement here: https://lnkd.in/gDpgibMx #Fundraising #LowerMidddleMarket #PrivateEquity

Earlier this week, Levine Leichtman Capital Partners, LLC Managing Partner Mike Weinberg participated in a panel at the Pension Bridge Private Equity Exclusive 2026 in Chicago, where he joined fellow industry leaders to discuss where private equity has demonstrated true resilience. The conversation explored which sectors and regions are best positioned to navigate market volatility, higher interest rates, and slower economic growth. It was a great opportunity to share insights on navigating today's market environment and discuss the importance of identifying resilient opportunities—an approach that remains central to LLCP's investment strategy. #PrivateEquity #LowerMiddleMarket #Investing

Levine Leichtman Capital Partners, LLC is pleased to share that Managing Partner Mike Weinberg will be speaking on a panel at the Pension Bridge Private Equity Exclusive in Chicago next month. If you'll be attending and would like to connect with our team, please reach out! #PEX2026

Levine Leichtman Capital Partners, LLC is pleased to share that Managing Partner Mike Weinberg will be speaking on a panel at the Pension Bridge Private Equity Exclusive in Chicago next month. If you'll be attending and would like to connect with our team, please reach out! #PEX2026

Levine Leichtman Capital Partners, LLC is excited to be back in Berlin for this year’s SuperReturn International. We look forward to a productive week reconnecting with peers and industry leaders from across the globe. If you’ll be attending and would like to connect, please reach out. We hope to see you there! Mike Weinberg | Managing Partner Josh Kaufman | Partner, Head of Europe Erik Nobel | Managing Director Matthias Tabbert | Managing Director Kelsey Gordon (Wang) | Director, Capital Formation #SuperReturn #SuperReturnInternational #SRB #PrivateEquity

2025 was another strong year for Levine Leichtman Capital Partners, LLC, delivering solid deployment, successful realizations, and meaningful value creation across our portfolio. We closed Flagship Fund VII with over $3.6 billion in commitments, significantly exceeding our target and demonstrating the strength of our differentiated strategy and 42-year track record. We are grateful to our team, partners, and investors for their support and look forward to continuing to build on this momentum in 2026. Read our full 2025 Year in Review here: https://lnkd.in/gnZ2C4T8 #LLCP #PrivateEquity #YearInReview

Levine Leichtman Capital Partners, LLC is pleased to announce the promotions of several members of our team: -         Senior Managing Director: Andrew Alexander, Greg Flaster -         Managing Director: Brian Klaban, Luc Sandmann -         Director: Kelsey Gordon (Wang), John King, Kelly (Leong) Khoury -         Senior Associate: Len Keller, Isabel Xiaoxuan Tang We are also excited to welcome Quinn Maarse, who recently joined the Investor Relations team. Congratulations to these individuals on their well-earned promotions, and a warm welcome to Quinn. Read more about the announcement here: https://lnkd.in/gwqpa6Uk #LLCP #PrivateEquity #Promotions #NewHires

Levine Leichtman Capital Partners, LLC announced today that it has acquired Signature Resolution (“Signature”), a leading provider of high-complexity private dispute resolution services, in partnership with the Company’s founders. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Signature connects law firms, insurance carriers and corporations with its robust network of approximately 100 affiliated mediators and arbitrators, and has established a leading position in the rapidly growing private dispute resolution market through its differentiated, neutral-centric platform. With LLCP’s investment, Signature plans to accelerate geographic expansion, invest in platform capabilities, and continue broadening equity participation among its neutral base. The partnership will leverage LLCP’s extensive experience in the legal services sector, including investments in the Expert Institute, Law Business Research, Resolution Economics, BigHand, Best Lawyers, and West Academic. We look forward to supporting the team as they continue to invest in their neutrals, expand Signature’s geographic footprint, and drive long-term growth. Read more about the announcement here: https://lnkd.in/g7J5ztsJ #PrivateEquity #MiddleMarket #Investing