Leonard Green & Partners, L.P.
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Leonard Green & Partners, L.P. Company Profile

This private equity firm has a green thumb for growing businesses. Leonard Green & Partners (LGP) specializes in long-term investments in friendly buyouts, focusing on established retailers and consumer products companies such as Neiman Marcus, Whole Foods, Varsity Brands, The Container Store, The Sports Authority, PETCO, David's Bridal, and Rite Aid. It also has holdings in the health care, media, and distribution sectors. All told, LGP owns stakes in about 20 firms and manages some $14 billion in committed equity capital. The firm typically targets companies worth up to $5 billion, does not invest in startups, and tends to avoid technology-centric ventures.