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Levine Leichtman Capital Partners Invests in cleversoft

June 12, 2023

Software

Levine Leichtman Capital Partners (LLCP) has agreed to invest in cleversoft Group GmbH in partnership with founder Florian Clever and the existing management team, with Main Capital Partners exiting its prior investment. cleversoft, a Munich‑headquartered RegTech software provider serving global banks, asset managers and insurers, will use the investment to scale internationally and pursue organic growth and select acquisitions; terms were not disclosed.

Levine Leichtman Capital Partners and Management Acquire USA Industries from Sky Island Capital

December 16, 2025

Manufacturing

Levine Leichtman Capital Partners (LLCP) has partnered with USA Industries’ management team to acquire USA Industries, LLC from Sky Island Capital. USA Industries, a South Houston-based manufacturer of piping isolation, tube plugs, orifice plates and heat-exchanger tools, will continue to be led by CEO Justin Watts as a platform investment for LLCP's Lower Middle Market Fund III; financial terms were not disclosed.

Levine Leichtman Capital Partners Acquires Schülerhilfe from Oakley Capital

October 24, 2024

Education

Levine Leichtman Capital Partners (LLCP) has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Schülerhilfe, the leading DACH tutoring operator, in partnership with CEO Dieter Werkhausen and the existing management team. Oakley Capital Fund III will exit its investment; the deal is subject to regulatory approval and aims to accelerate Schülerhilfe's growth, digital capabilities and service expansion across Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

Levine Leichtman Capital Partners and Management Acquire Tropical Smoothie Cafe

September 8, 2020

Restaurants & Hospitality

Levine Leichtman Capital Partners (LLCP) partnered with Tropical Smoothie Cafe's management team to acquire Tropical Smoothie Cafe, a leading franchisor of fast-casual cafes with over 870 units across 44 states. The company will continue to be led by CEO Charles Watson and the existing executive team as LLCP works with management to grow unit count, improve franchisee unit economics and expand system-wide sales; debt financing was provided by Golub Capital.

Levine Leichtman Capital Partners Acquires Milton Industries

November 22, 2019

Manufacturing

Levine Leichtman Capital Partners (LLCP) partnered with Milton Industries' management to acquire Milton Industries, a Chicago-based manufacturer of pneumatic tools and accessories. Milton offers over 1,600 SKUs serving vehicle service, industrial MRO, aerospace & defense and agriculture; the deal is the sixth investment from LLCP's Lower Middle Market Fund.

Levine Leichtman Capital Partners Invests in Blue Ridge ESOP Associates

March 26, 2020

Professional Services

Levine Leichtman Capital Partners (LLCP) has invested in Blue Ridge ESOP Associates in partnership with the company's existing owners and management; terms were not disclosed. Blue Ridge is a technology-enhanced provider of ESOP and 401(k) administration and recordkeeping services, serving over 700 plan sponsors and more than 175,000 plan participants from its headquarters in Charlottesville, Virginia.