The Firm

Who We Are

Leon Capital Group is a holding company overseeing twelve independently-managed subsidiaries in the three divisions: financial services, healthcare and real estate. Leon is not a private equity fund, it operates as a family holding company that takes the lead conceiving, developing, owning, and operating businesses.

Founded as a modest real estate development company in Texas, Leon has since evolved into a diverse holding company, capable of operating successfully across multiple geographies and industries. Today, Leon’s subsidiaries and externally managed companies encompass ~ 4,000 employees.

Our focus on value creation has put us in a position to use our own capital to grow businesses of all sizes in a range of industries with a focus on our passion for building long-term platform investments. Our permanent capital base allows us to invest in companies for a long period of time, which underpins our buy to build strategy as opposed to a traditional private equity model of buying to sell – buying to build is a philosophy we have had since inception. Our history over the last 15 years has led to work on ~800 transactions representing ~$10 billion of equity value, which has provided us with the experience to navigate nearly every situation.

The benefits we enjoy from our permanent capital base include:

Long hold periods to compound value free of transactional friction costs and to invest for long-term value creation
A strong focus with deep expertise on maximizing after-tax returns for our partners and ourselves
Agile and flexible processes which allow for speed and certainty for our partners and counterparties
Optimizing for the long-term allows us to do what’s best for the business, not a management fee, not a short term transaction

Each Leon Company Focuses on the Following

Think like an Immigrant

Our founder is an immigrant, always different from the established incumbents in every industry that he invested in. Rooted in this immigrant mentality, we believe in the value of hard work and the concept that anything is possible. Our model incubates great ideas, embraces opportunities, and drives success through collaboration.

Long Term View

We understand that investments in businesses often require more time to yield substantial returns. With our longer-term perspective, we can navigate the trajectory of our partnerships with patience and strategic foresight. This extended horizon allows for greater alignment and sustained growth.

Adaptability

As a privately held company, Leon is able to evaluate changing circumstances and adapt to them. Artificial imperatives and constraints have no place in Leon. We remove unnecessary limitations, allowing opportunity to flourish.

Agility

Second only to adaptability is agility. Unlike convoluted layers of fragmented decision-making, Leon’s approach emphasizes simplicity and clarity. We cut through unnecessary complexities, ensuring smoother processes that benefit business owners and partners.

Be Contrarian

At Leon, we relentlessly pursue contrarian opportunities and go beyond being mere “investors” by actively conceiving, developing, owning, and operating best-in-category businesses.

Unlocking the Uncommon, Our Formula in Action.

At Leon, our formula may not be surprising, but it’s rare to witness it in practice. Our unique model maximizes capital growth efficiently, creating a strong foundation for success.

Ideas

We believe in the meritocracy of ideas. We foster a culture where ideas thrive based on their merit, creating an environment that values innovation and creativity.

Guidance

We equitize value creators, and align with our partners on what we believe in, enabling businesses to thrive, while benefiting from our expertise and support.

Proprietary

We view capital as more than just numbers on a balance sheet. It’s a testament to the trust we share with our partners. We have as much at stake as you do, ensuring our incentives are pure and focused on long-term value creation.