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LLCP acquires The Colt Group for growth strategy

PRIVATEAug 31, 2026•4 days ago

Acquiring Company

Levine Leichtman Capital Partners

Acquired Company

The Colt Group

Pasadena

Description

Levine Leichtman Capital Partners has acquired The Colt Group, enhancing its portfolio in the infrastructure services space. The Colt Group, led by CEO Jason Box, will continue operations under its existing management. This transaction aims to support the growth and expansion of Colt's platform while leveraging LLCP's investment expertise.

Company Information

Company

Levine Leichtman Capital Partners

About

Levine Leichtman Capital Partners, LLC is a middle-market private equity firm with a 38-year track record of investing across various targeted sectors, including franchising, professional services, education and engineered products. LLCP utilizes a differentiated Structured Private Equity investment strategy, combining debt and equity capital investments in portfolio companies. This unique structure provides a less dilutive solution for management teams and entrepreneurs, while delivering growth and income with a significantly lower risk profile. LLCP’s global team of dedicated investment professionals is led by seven partners who have worked at LLCP for an average of 22 years. Since inception, LLCP has managed approximately $12.7 billion of institutional capital across 15 investment funds and has invested in over 90 portfolio companies. LLCP currently manages $9.0 billion of assets – including its most recent flagship fund, Levine Leichtman Capital Partners VI, L.P., which closed in 2018 with $2.5 billion of committed capital – and has offices in Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Charlotte, Miami, London, Stockholm and The Hague.

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Who acquired The Colt Group?

The Colt Group was acquired by Levine Leichtman Capital Partners. The deal was reported on August 31, 2026. Levine Leichtman Capital Partners is privately held.

When did Levine Leichtman Capital Partners acquire The Colt Group?

Levine Leichtman Capital Partners's acquisition of The Colt Group was reported on August 31, 2026. Levine Leichtman Capital Partners has acquired The Colt Group, enhancing its portfolio in the infrastructure services space. The Colt Group, led by CEO Jason Box, will continue operations under its existing management. Fundz records the date the transaction was first publicly reported, sourced from filings and company announcements.

What does The Colt Group do?

The Colt Group is a leading specialty industrial services company that provides emergency repair services to a diversified industrial and municipal client base. It is privately held, and is based in Pasadena.

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