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James Leininger
Overview
- Source of Wealth
- Medical products
- Industry
- Healthcare
- Residence
- San Antonio, Texas
- Education
- Indiana University (Bachelor of Arts/Science)Indiana University (Medical Doctor)
- Marital Status
- Married
- Children
- 4
Biography
James Leininger, known as "Doctor Jim," made his fortune founding medical devices company Kinetic Concepts (KCI), which focuses on wound care.
In 2012, private equity firm Apax Partners led a $6.3 billion acquisition of the company. Leininger was the largest shareholder.
He also founded the Texas Public Policy Foundation in 1989 to support free-market policies and research.
He has mostly invested through his Medcare Investment Funds, which manages $1 billion in assets.
About
Leininger started KCI in an one-bedroom apartment in 1976.
Leininger has a small stake in NBA's San Antonio Spurs.