Leeds Equity Partners Closes its Sixth Investment Fund with Commitments in Excess of $750 Million Target

Leeds Equity Partners, the New York-based private equity fund focused exclusively on investing in the Knowledge Industries, had a final closing of Leeds Equity Partners VI, L.P. (the “Fund”) collecting $761 million in capital commitments. The Fund exceeded the $750 million target and secured commitments from a diverse base of institutional and family office investors.
As the leading middle market private equity firm focused on information services, training and education, Leeds Equity will continue to focus on partnering with premier companies and management teams in the Knowledge industry. This will include businesses providing products and services that educate, train, inform and manage individuals or organizations.
According to Jeffrey T. Leeds, President of Leeds Equity, "The successful fundraise for Leeds VI is a result of the commitment the Firm maintains to investing in and with the highest quality companies and management teams, and deploying all of our resources, particularly our team's experience, expertise and active support, to help build value."

FocusPoint Private Capital Group acted as placement agent for Leeds Equity Partners VI.

About Leeds Equity Partners

Leeds Equity Partners is a New York-based private equity firm focused exclusively on investing in the education, training and information services sectors (the "Knowledge Industries"). Since 1993, Leeds Equity has deployed capital to a broad spectrum of companies across the Knowledge Industries. Leeds Equity seeks to leverage its sector-focused expertise and market insights to create long term value.

About FocusPoint Private Capital Group

FocusPoint Private Capital Group is an independent capital raising firm specializing in private capital markets. The firm focuses on raising capital for private equity, credit, real estate, real assets and opportunistic strategies as well as direct transactions in both developed and emerging markets. FocusPoint advises on all aspects of the fundraising process, including competitive positioning and market assessment, marketing materials and related documentation, partnership terms and conditions as well as investor relations. The firm utilizes a rigorous manager selection and due diligence process. FocusPoint’s global distribution capability extends to endowments, foundations, corporate and public pension funds, ultra-high net worth families, sovereign wealth funds and other limited partners throughout the U.S., Europe, Middle East and Asia. Over the past decade, the senior team of professionals has been dedicated to developing and fostering these relationships. FocusPoint operates as a FINRA regulated broker-dealer in the U.S. and is a member of SIPC.