Today we welcome Matthew Frankel, the Managing Partner at Levine Leichtman Capital Partners (LLCP). Over the course of four decades, LLCP has differentiated itself through its successful structured private equity investment strategy across the United States and Europe.

What You’ll Learn

Structured private equity investments

Equity ownership of management teams

How LLCP expanded globally

Relationship building between investor and portfolio companies

Breakdown

[00:48] Getting to know Matthew Frankel
 [02:11] Common mistake by PE firms and portfolio companies
 [06:23] Pros and cons of structured private equity investing
 [12:22] Challenges as managing partner

[17:23] Bridging cultural gaps

[20:32] Alignment of interests and goals
 [24:06] Current trends within the PE industry

[25:53] Matthew’s learning resources


Resources

Matthew’s LinkedIn

LLCP’s E-mail

LLCP’s Website

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