Leeds Equity Partners

eLuma, a Leeds Equity Partners portfolio company, Appoints Andy Myers as Chief Executive Officer

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Monday, April 8, 2024
Software as a service, Growth, Learning, Science, Mental, School, Leeds Equity Partners, Mental health, History, Mentorship, Student, Fast ForWord, Renaissance Learning, Family, Management

LEHI, Utah, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- eLuma, a leading provider of online special education and mental health services to K-12 districts, schools and their students, announced today the appointment of Andy Myers as Chief Executive Officer.

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  • LEHI, Utah, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- eLuma, a leading provider of online special education and mental health services to K-12 districts, schools and their students, announced today the appointment of Andy Myers as Chief Executive Officer.
  • Myers brings to eLuma deep domain expertise in scaling education and SaaS technology companies.
  • Prior to that, he was the Chief Strategy Officer of Renaissance Learning, and also held leadership roles at Scientific Learning and Pearson.
  • Eric Geveda, Managing Director of Leeds Equity, said, "We are thrilled that Andy is joining as the new CEO of eLuma.

Leeds Equity Partners Announces Hiring of Emily Bernstein

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Friday, March 8, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leeds Equity Partners ("Leeds Equity"), the New York-based private equity firm focused exclusively on investing in the Knowledge Industries, announced today that Emily Hyman Bernstein has joined the firm as a Vice President on its investment team.

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  • NEW YORK, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leeds Equity Partners ("Leeds Equity"), the New York-based private equity firm focused exclusively on investing in the Knowledge Industries, announced today that Emily Hyman Bernstein has joined the firm as a Vice President on its investment team.
  • "We could not be more excited to welcome Emily to our investment team and look forward to the significant contributions she will make to the firm," said Jacques Galante, Partner of Leeds Equity.
  • Ms. Bernstein joins Leeds Equity with over eight years of private equity and investment banking experience.
  • Most recently, Ms. Bernstein was a Vice President at The Carlyle Group, where she worked on private equity transactions across various industries including business services, consumer, and media.

Leeds Equity Partners Acquires TouchMath

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
Knowledge, Acquisition, Learning, Pre-kindergarten, Leeds Equity Partners, Growth, Curriculum, Mathematics, Immersion, Polsinelli, COVID, Dyscalculia, Macquarie Group, Knowledge industries, Student, Management

NEW YORK, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leeds Equity Partners ("Leeds Equity") announced today that it has acquired TouchMath (the "Company"), a mission-driven organization focused on serving students with learning disabilities and those struggling with math concepts.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leeds Equity Partners ("Leeds Equity") announced today that it has acquired TouchMath (the "Company"), a mission-driven organization focused on serving students with learning disabilities and those struggling with math concepts.
  • TouchMath represents the tenth platform investment for Leeds Equity VII, L.P.
    "Math proficiency is a critical skill in today's knowledge-based economy, but numerical literacy is also a basic life skill," said Scott VanHoy, Partner at Leeds Equity.
  • "Leeds Equity has a deep track record of success in supporting curriculum providers across the preK – 12 landscape as they drive innovation and growth," said Sean Lockwood, Chief Executive Officer of TouchMath.
  • Polsinelli served as legal counsel to Leeds Equity Partners.

TalentNeuron Accelerates Innovation Strategy with Expanded Leadership Team

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Engineering, Marketing, Senior, Research, AI, Moody's Investors Service, Growth, Taleo, Dun & Bradstreet, Prudential, Leeds Equity Partners, Software as a service, Incoming, HCM, Organization, Moody, Goldman Sachs, UKG, Learn.com, Management

NEW YORK, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- TalentNeuron, the leader in global labor market intelligence, is rapidly accelerating development of its cutting-edge talent solutions. The company today announced a realignment that consolidates key functions under a new executive leadership structure focused squarely on advancing innovation.

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  • The company today announced a realignment that consolidates key functions under a new executive leadership structure focused squarely on advancing innovation.
  • "In the past 12 months, TalentNeuron has significantly accelerated its pace of innovation to better serve organizations across the globe in navigating today's complex labor landscape," said Julie Peck, chief executive officer of TalentNeuron.
  • Sustaining and building on this momentum requires a newly aligned leadership team with a track record of transformational innovation and delivering world-class products at a rapid pace.
  • David Wilkins, who joined TalentNeuron in October, steps up to an expanded position as Chief Product and Marketing Officer.

95 Percent Group, a Portfolio Company of Leeds Equity Partners, Announces Acquisition of Morpheme Magic

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Polsinelli, Magic, Curriculum, Science, Morpheme, Literacy, Child, Leeds Equity Partners, Acquisition, Student, Tutoring

Morpheme Magic provides a powerful supplement for addressing this important component of literacy development with learners."

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  • Morpheme Magic provides a powerful supplement for addressing this important component of literacy development with learners."
  • Morpheme Magic offers two supplemental curriculum offerings, each complementing the morphology lessons included in 95 Percent Group's flagship 95 Phonics Core Program®.
  • Morpheme Magic: Lessons to Build Morphological Awareness for Grades 4-12 features 53 lessons, including assessments, covering suffixes, prefixes, roots, and Greek combining forms.
  • We look forward to working with Dr. Glaser and to the continued success of Morpheme Magic as part of 95 Percent Group," said Eric Geveda, Managing Director at Leeds Equity Partners.

Crucial Learning, a Leeds Equity Partners Portfolio Company, Acquires Core Strengths

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Monday, January 8, 2024
Intellectual property, Principal, Acquisition, Latham & Watkins, SDI, Collaboration, Growth, Organization, Leeds Equity Partners, Communication

Combining Crucial Learning's award-winning courses with Core Strength's relationship insights adds a new dimension to Crucial Learning's offerings, allowing it to help clients more effectively achieve human behavior change and bottom-line results.

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  • Combining Crucial Learning's award-winning courses with Core Strength's relationship insights adds a new dimension to Crucial Learning's offerings, allowing it to help clients more effectively achieve human behavior change and bottom-line results.
  • Crucial Learning will be uniquely positioned to deliver crucial skills that enhance operational performance," said Scott VanHoy, Partner at Leeds Equity Partners.
  • Dr. Tim Scudder, Principal of Core Strengths, said, "Crucial Learning shares our deep commitment to quality, delivering the best performance outcomes in the industry.
  • "We are thrilled to partner with Tim Scudder and the Core Strengths team," said Eric Geveda, Managing Director at Leeds Equity Partners.

Big Blue Marble Academy Acquired by Leeds Equity Partners

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024
Knowledge, Investment, Leeds Equity Partners, BBMA, Curriculum, Student, Education, STEAM, Toy

ATLANTA, Jan. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Big Blue Marble Academy ("BBMA"), a pioneer in early childhood education, and a portfolio company of Avathon Capital ("Avathon"), has been acquired by Leeds Equity Partners, a New York-based private equity firm dedicated exclusively to partnering with management teams in the education, training, and information services industries (the "Knowledge Industries"). Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

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  • ATLANTA, Jan. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Big Blue Marble Academy ("BBMA"), a pioneer in early childhood education, and a portfolio company of Avathon Capital ("Avathon"), has been acquired by Leeds Equity Partners , a New York-based private equity firm dedicated exclusively to partnering with management teams in the education, training, and information services industries (the "Knowledge Industries").
  • Big Blue Marble Academy offers a strong educational foundation by combining a global curriculum, language skills, STEAM, and service learning.
  • "An integral component of Big Blue Marble Academy's success is our commitment to our employees," stated Jeff Wahl, CEO of Big Blue Marble Academy.
  • "At Big Blue Marble Academy, we will continue to make intentional investments in employee initiatives and development.

Avathon Capital Sells Big Blue Marble Academy to Leeds Equity Partners

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024
Growth, Southeastern United States, BBMA, COVID-19, Leeds Equity Partners, Sale, Education, Student

CHICAGO, Jan. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Avathon Capital ("Avathon"), the Chicago-based private equity firm exclusively investing in lower middle-market companies in the education and workforce markets, announced the sale of its portfolio company, Big Blue Marble Academy ("BBMA") to Leeds Equity Partners ("Leeds Equity"). Founded in 2012, BBMA is a leading provider of early childhood education known for its distinctive programs catering to children from infancy to age four.

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  • CHICAGO, Jan. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Avathon Capital ("Avathon"), the Chicago-based private equity firm exclusively investing in lower middle-market companies in the education and workforce markets, announced the sale of its portfolio company, Big Blue Marble Academy ("BBMA") to Leeds Equity Partners ("Leeds Equity").
  • Avathon invested in BBMA in October of 2018.
  • "We have proudly served our students and families for over a decade," said Nan Rikard, Founder and Board Member of BBMA.
  • Baird and William Blair served as financial advisors to BBMA and Baker Hostetler served as BBMA's legal counsel.

Leeds Equity Partners Acquires Big Blue Marble Academy

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024
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NEW YORK, Jan. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leeds Equity Partners ("Leeds Equity") announced today that it has acquired Big Blue Marble Academy ("BBMA" or the "Company"), a leading provider of early childhood education across the Southeast United States.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leeds Equity Partners ("Leeds Equity") announced today that it has acquired Big Blue Marble Academy ("BBMA" or the "Company"), a leading provider of early childhood education across the Southeast United States.
  • The acquisition of Big Blue Marble Academy builds upon Leeds Equity's deep experience in and commitment to early childhood education and its decades of immersion in the education sector and the Knowledge Industries.
  • "Our investment in Big Blue Marble Academy is a testament to our longstanding belief in the transformative power of early childhood education.
  • "Leeds Equity has an unsurpassed track record of success in partnering with and supporting early childhood education providers," said Jeff Wahl, Chief Executive Officer of Big Blue Marble Academy.

LEEDS EQUITY ANNOUNCES PROMOTIONS

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Thursday, December 21, 2023
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NEW YORK, Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leeds Equity Partners, LLC ("Leeds Equity"), the New York-based private equity firm that invests exclusively in the Knowledge Industries, today announced the promotions of Jack Marous and Theo Zhang to Vice President.

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  • NEW YORK, Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leeds Equity Partners, LLC ("Leeds Equity"), the New York-based private equity firm that invests exclusively in the Knowledge Industries, today announced the promotions of Jack Marous and Theo Zhang to Vice President.
  • "Developing our investment professionals and maintaining a world-class team is how we as a firm execute our strategy and deliver leading financial performance for our investors," said Jacques Galante, Partner of Leeds Equity.
  • Prior to joining Leeds Equity, he worked at PWP Growth Equity and Brookwood Associates.
  • Prior to joining Leeds Equity, he worked at Rothschild and Dresner Partners.