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Arthur Levine

United States 74 years old Self-Made

Overview

Source of Wealth
Private equity
Residence
Miami, Florida
Education
Columbia Law School (JD)
UCLA (Bachelor of Arts/Science)
UCLA Anderson School of Management (Master of Business Administration)
Marital Status
Married
Children
3

Biography

Arthur Levine cofounded the buyout firm Levine Leichtman Capital Partners with his wife Lauren Leichtman in 1984, five years after the couple were married.

LLCP has managed $14.8 billion of institutional capital across 15 funds since inception, and currently manages $10.2 billion in assets.

The firm's target sectors include business services, franchising and multi-unit, education and training, and engineered products and manufacturing.

Successful exits have included Tropical Smoothie Cafe, Wetzel's Pretzels and Nothing Bundt Cakes.

Prior to entering private equity, Levine was president of Westwood One, a radio syndicate.

As a couple, Levine and Leichtman share a fortune worth an estimated $2.6 billion.

About

In October 2024, Levine and Leichtman bought the National Women's Soccer League's San Diego Wave FC for $113 million.