Leeds Equity Partners

General contacts

Investor type

Founded

1993

AUM

$4 800 M

Location

New York, New York, United States

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Leeds Equity Partners is a family of funds that invest exclusively in the Knowledge Industries.

Founded in 1993, Leeds Equity Partners manages approximately $6 billion of capital across a broad spectrum of companies within the Knowledge Industries. Leeds Equity Partners has been a leading investor in the Knowledge Industries for over 30 years and with a strategy to invest in middle-market private equity opportunities primarily in North America.

Leeds Equity Partners has a relationship with its sister fund Leeds Illuminate, whose team has been investors and operators in this space for over 50 years with a strategy to invest in growth stage companies in education and workforce development and access primarily in North America.

To-date, Leeds Equity Partners has invested seven private equity funds and is currently investing its eighth fund. The Firm's investors include many leading institutions, including endowments, foundations, insurance companies, public and private pension funds, family offices and individuals.

Industry

Security SaaS IT Services Healthcare Services Fintech Financial Services Education Digital Business Services (B2B) Software Telecommunications LegalTech HealthTech Media and Entertainment

Leeds Equity Partners Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Leeds Equity Fund VII	Private Equity (PE)	Education Healthcare Services Media and Entertainment SaaS Security Software HealthTech	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America	$5-10 m	$1400 M	November 2021

Contacts

Name

Title

Social Networks

Jeffrey Leeds President

President

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Jack Marous Vice President

Vice President

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FAQs about Leeds Equity Partners

Is Leeds Equity Partners a venture capital or private equity firm?

Leeds Equity Partners is a private equity firm. It backs companies at Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.

Where is Leeds Equity Partners located?

Leeds Equity Partners is located in New York, New York, United States.

When was Leeds Equity Partners founded?

Leeds Equity Partners was founded in 1993.

What sectors and industries does Leeds Equity Partners invest in?

Leeds Equity Partners invests in companies and startups in Security, SaaS, IT Services, Healthcare Services, Fintech, Financial Services, Education, Digital, Business Services (B2B), Software, Telecommunications, LegalTech, HealthTech, Media and Entertainment.

What is Leeds Equity Partners geographical focus of investments?

Leeds Equity Partners invests in companies and startups in North America.

At what stages of companies and startups does Leeds Equity Partners typically invest in?

Leeds Equity Partners invests in companies and startups at Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of Leeds Equity Partners investment?

Leeds Equity Partners usually invests $10-50 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Leeds Equity Partners?

Leeds Equity Partners has around $4 800m assets under management.

When was Leeds Equity Partners last fund created?

Leeds Equity Partners last fund was created/launched in 2021-11-02

What are the contacts of Leeds Equity Partners?

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