LLR Partners
Description
LLR Partners is a well-established private equity firm based in Philadelphia, focused on the lower middle market. Since its inception in 1999, the firm has built a reputation for partnering with growth-oriented companies in the technology, healthcare, and related services sectors. LLR's investment strategy typically involves providing capital for growth equity, recapitalizations, and management buyouts, aiming to support businesses through periods of significant expansion and strategic development. They emphasize collaborative partnerships with management teams, leveraging their operational expertise and network to drive value creation.
The firm targets companies with strong management teams, defensible market positions, and significant growth potential. LLR's approach is hands-on, working closely with portfolio companies on initiatives such as strategic planning, talent acquisition, operational improvements, and M&A. This active engagement is designed to accelerate growth and enhance enterprise value, preparing companies for successful exits. Their long-term perspective and commitment to fostering sustainable growth distinguish their investment philosophy.
LLR Partners has demonstrated significant scale and experience, having raised over $5 billion in capital across eight funds. Their typical initial equity investments range from $25 million to $100 million, targeting businesses with enterprise values generally between $50 million and $250 million. With a portfolio that has included over 100 companies, LLR has a proven track record of identifying and scaling promising enterprises within their core sectors. The firm's consistent focus on the lower middle market allows them to identify opportunities where their capital and strategic guidance can have a substantial impact, leading to strong returns for their limited partners.
Investor Profile
LLR Partners has backed more than 127 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 92 rounds, about 72% of its total and boasts 62 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Private Equity, Series Unknown, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Indonesia, Japan.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Information Technology, Health Care.
- Led 1 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $25M – $100M.
Stage Focus
- Private Equity (75%)
- Series Unknown (14%)
- Series B (3%)
- Series D (2%)
- Series C (2%)
- Series A (2%)
- Undisclosed (1%)
- Series E (1%)
Country Focus
- United States (98%)
- Indonesia (1%)
- Japan (1%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Information Technology
- Health Care
- Consulting
- Enterprise Software
- Security
- Financial Services
- Medical
- Saas
- Analytics
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