Leonard Green & Partners

General contacts
Investor type

PE / VC

Founded

1989

AUM

$75 000 M

Location

Los Angeles, California, United States

Investment Ticket

$100+ m

Investment Stage

Series B Series A Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America Europe

ESG Focus

Impact investor
Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Leonard Green & Partners is a private equity firm based in Los Angeles, California. Founded in 1989, the firm focuses on growth-oriented businesses and is known for its collaborative culture and nimble decision-making from its single office. The team, consisting of experienced professionals, acts as growth coaches to help their portfolio companies scale effectively. Leonard Green & Partners is distinguished by its long-standing partnerships with market-leading, growth companies.

The firm primarily invests in sectors such as business services (B2B), consumer services (B2C), healthcare services, and retail. They typically focus on later-stage companies and large-scale investments. With a significant amount of assets under management, they leverage their industry expertise to add value to their investments. Specific fund details such as AUM and LPs are not publicly disclosed.

Notable investments in the firm's portfolio include companies like Shake Shack - fast-casual restaurant chain, Whole Foods - grocery retailer, Petco - pet supplies retailer, and Equinox - fitness clubs. These investments highlight Leonard Green & Partners' focus on partnering with well-established companies to drive substantial growth.

Industry

Industrial Transportation Energy HealthTech Business Services (B2B) Consumer Services (B2C) Fashion/Beauty Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Healthcare Services Retail Consumer Products Technology Foodtech Marketing and Advertising

Leonard Green & Partners Funds

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Region 		Size AUM Launch date
Green Equity Investors VII
Private Equity (PE)
Business Services (B2B)
Consumer Products
Consumer Services (B2C)
Financial Services
Fintech
Healthcare Services
Industrial
Retail
Technology
Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
North America
$5-10 m
$1100 M
December 2023
Green Equity Investors VI
Private Equity (PE)
Fashion/Beauty
Fintech
Foodtech
Healthcare Services
Marketing and Advertising
Transportation
HealthTech
Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
North America
$5-10 m
$1100 M
December 2023

Contacts

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Max Sakson Vice President
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FAQs about Leonard Green & Partners

Leonard Green & Partners is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Series B, Series A and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $100+ m.
Leonard Green & Partners is located in Los Angeles, California, United States.
Leonard Green & Partners was founded in 1989.
Leonard Green & Partners invests in companies and startups in Industrial, Transportation, Energy, HealthTech, Business Services (B2B), Consumer Services (B2C), Fashion/Beauty, Financial Services, Fintech, Food and Beverage, Healthcare Services, Retail, Consumer Products, Technology, Foodtech, Marketing and Advertising.
Leonard Green & Partners invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe.
Leonard Green & Partners invests in companies and startups at Series B, Series A, Late Stage (Series C+).
Leonard Green & Partners usually invests $100+ m on average.
Leonard Green & Partners has around $75 000m assets under management.
Leonard Green & Partners last fund was created/launched in 2023-12-21
Yes, Leonard Green & Partners is impact investor.
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