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Lauren Leichtman

Lauren Leichtman

Lauren Leichtman (#2970)

Global Rank #2970
Country Rank #920
Country United States

Lauren Leichtman is listed among the world billionaires tracked by Iconic Billionaires.

  • $ 1 B
  • Private equity
  • United States
  • F
  • 76 Years

Snapshot

Quick Facts

Global Rank #2,970
Country Rank #920
Net Worth $1.3B
Previous Worth $1.3B
Worth Change +$0.0B
Country United States
Industry Private equity
Age 76 Years
Gender F
Worth As Of May 4, 2026
Last Refreshed 01 Sep 2026, 12:00 AM
Residence Miami, Florida
World Billionaires List United States Billionaires Private equity

Profile Data

Personal Stats

Age 76
Source Of Wealth Private equity, Self Made
Self Made Score 9
Residence Miami, Florida
Citizenship United States
Marital Status Married
Children 3
Education Bachelor of Arts/Science, California State University, Northridge; LLM, Columbia Law School; JD, Southwestern University School of Law; LL.M, Columbia Law School
Net Worth Change +$0.0B +0.0% from previous worth
Previous Net Worth $1.3B
Current Net Worth $1.3B

Worth as of May 4, 2026

About Me

Lauren Leichtman cofounded the buyout firm Levine Leichtman Capital Partners with her husband Arthur Levine in 1984, five years after the couple got married. LLCP has managed $16.4 billion of institutional capital across 15 funds since inception, and currently manages $11 billion in assets. The firm's target sectors include business services, franchising, education and training, and engineered products and manufacturing. Successful exits have included Tropical Smoothie Cafe, Wetzel's Pretzels and Nothing Bundt Cakes. Prior to entering private equity, Leichtman worked as a lawyer, including with the enforcement division of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. As a couple, Leichtman and Levine share a fortune worth an estimated $2.6 billion.

Insights

Did You Know?

In October 2024, Leichtman and Levine bought the National Women's Soccer League's San Diego Wave FC for $113 million.

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Lauren Leichtman's net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

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Current Net Worth: $1.3B (May 4, 2026)

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