Founded in 1984 by Arthur E. Levine and Lauren B. Leichtman, Levine Leichtman Capital Partners (LLCP) invests in middle market companies located in the United States. LLCP manages approximately $7 billion of institutional capital on behalf of itself and its worldwide network of investors. LLCP is currently making new investments through Levine Leichtman Capital Partners IV, LP (a Structured Equity Fund) and Levine Leichtman Capital Partners Deep Value Fund (a Distressed Debt Fund) and Levine Leichtman Capital Partners California Growth Fund (California focused Small Cap Fund). LLCP strategically focuses on companies in the underserved sector of the U.S. middle market by targeting companies with revenues greater than $30 million and an EBITDA greater than $5 million. The firm's investments have been in a broad range of industries, including: Aerospace, Consumer products, Equipment rental, Financial services, Food processing, Franchising, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Radio programming, Real Estate services, Safety products and Specialty finance. LLCP's investments size range from $15 to $70 million.