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New York, New York – January 15, 2015 - Leeds Equity Partners, LLC, the New York-based private equity firm focused on the Knowledge Industries, announced today the promotions of Scott VanHoy to Managing Director, Eric Geveda and Christopher Mairs to Principal, Kevin Malone to Vice President and Doug Saidenberg to Associate.

Jeffrey T. Leeds, President and co-founder of Leeds Equity said, “The development of our talented professionals is a key area of focus for us and is important to our future growth and success. We are fortunate that we can continue to strengthen our senior positions with people from within the firm. Scott, Eric, Chris, Kevin and Doug have made significant contributions to our investing efforts over the last four-plus years. We are pleased to recognize their achievements and look forward to their continued contributions.”

Scott VanHoy has been involved with Leeds Equity’s investments in Covenant Review, EduK Group, Evanta Ventures and Nobel Learning Communities since joining the firm in 2010. Prior to Leeds Equity, Mr. VanHoy worked at DLJ Merchant Banking Partners, Quad-C Management and Banc of America Securities. Mr. VanHoy graduated with highest distinction from the University of North Carolina with a B.A in Economics and graduated with high honors from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business with an M.B.A in Entrepreneurship and Finance.

Eric Geveda has been involved with Leeds Equity’s investments in BARBRI, iModules and Knowledge Factor since joining the firm in 2011. Prior to Leeds Equity, Mr. Geveda worked at Arsenal Capital Partners, Lightyear Capital and Credit Suisse. Mr. Geveda graduated magna cum laude from the University of Notre Dame with a B.B.A in Finance and Economics and earned an M.B.A from the Stanford Graduate School of Business.

Christopher Mairs is involved with Leeds Equity’s investments in INTO University Partnerships and Nobel Learning Communities and was previously actively involved with Sagus International and SeatonCorp. Mr. Mairs joined the firm in 2008 from Greenhill & Co. Mr. Mairs graduated with first class honors from the University of St. Andrews, Scotland with a BSc in Mathematics.

Kevin Malone has been involved with Leeds Equity’s investments in BARBRI, EduK Group, iModules, INTO University Partnerships and Knowledge Factor since joining the firm in 2010. Prior to joining Leeds Equity, Mr. Malone worked at Harris Williams & Co. Mr. Malone graduated from the Olin Business School at Washington University with a B.S. in Business Administration.

Doug Saidenberg has been actively involved with Leeds Equity’s investment in INTO University Partnerships and the firm’s EdCert and Leeds Novamark initiatives since joining Leeds in 2011. Mr. Saidenberg graduated from the A.B. Freeman School of Business at Tulane University with a B.S. in Management and an M.S. in Finance.

About Leeds Equity:
Leeds Equity is the pioneer in private equity investing in the Knowledge Industries, a $3.5 trillion industry that includes application software, education, information services, technology-enabled services and training. Founded in 1993, Leeds Equity has deployed over $2.6 billion of capital in investments across the knowledge sector spectrum. Today, Leeds Equity’s portfolio of investments collectively generates more than $3 billion of revenue annually and employs more than 30,000 people.

Leeds Equity’s Advisory Board is chaired by General Colin L. Powell, the former Secretary of State, National Security Advisor and Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff, and includes recognized leaders in business, education and public service. In particular, the Board of Advisors of Leeds Equity Partners also includes: Vice Chairman Gaston Caperton, a former President of the College Board and a former two-term Governor of West Virginia; Tim J. Fitzpatrick, the former CEO of Sallie Mae Corporation; Thomas F. ("Mack") McLarty III, President of McLarty Associates and former White House Chief of Staff under President William J. Clinton; Dr. Barry A. Munitz, former Chancellor of the California State University system and CEO of the J. Paul Getty Trust; Guillermo Nigaglioni, President and CEO of Instituto de Banca y Comercio, Inc.; Richard W. Riley, former Secretary of Education under President William J. Clinton and two-term Governor of South Carolina; Alec Ross, former Senior Advisor for Innovation to former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton; and Timothy P. Shriver, Chairman of the Board of the Special Olympics.

For more information, please visit www.leedsequity.com.