Lauren Leichtman
Overview
- Source of Wealth
- Private equity
- Industry
- Finance & Investments
- Residence
- Miami, Florida
- Education
- California State University, Northridge (Bachelor of Arts/Science)Columbia Law School (LLM)Southwestern University School of Law (JD)
- Marital Status
- Married
- Children
- 3
Biography
Lauren Leichtman cofounded the buyout firm Levine Leichtman Capital Partners with her husband Arthur Levine in 1984, five years after the couple got married.
LLCP has managed $16.4 billion of institutional capital across 15 funds since inception, and currently manages $11 billion in assets.
The firm's target sectors include business services, franchising, 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, Leichtman worked as a lawyer, including with the enforcement division of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
As a couple, Leichtman and Levine share a fortune worth an estimated $2.6 billion.
About
In October 2024, Leichtman and Levine bought the National Women's Soccer League's San Diego Wave FC for $113 million.