Kirkland-Led Leeds Closes $1.9B Fund For Education Buyouts

By Al Barbarino ( April 10, 2026, 5:50 PM EDT) -- Leeds Equity Partners said Friday that it has closed its latest flagship fund with commitments of approximately $1.9 billion, surpassing its $1.4 billion predecessor, with legal guidance from Kirkland & Ellis LLP....

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