Leonard Green Partners

This private equity firm specializes in long-term investments in established retailers and consumer products companies. It has holdings in the health care, media, and distribution sectors. All told, the firm has invested in 70 firms with an aggregate value of $74 billion, and manages more than $15 billion in committed equity capital. The firm typically targets companies worth up to $5 billion, and does not invest in start-ups or technology-centric ventures.