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Levine Leichtman Capital Partners Sells NMi Group

On June 10, 2025, Levine Leichtman Capital Partners (LLCP), a prominent private equity firm based in Los Angeles, announced the sale of its portfolio company NMi Group to the private equity investor, Bridgepoint. While the financial specifics of the agreement remain undisclosed, the deal is subject to customary legal approvals and consultation with the works council.

Founded in 1873 and headquartered in Delft, Netherlands, NMi Group is a key player in the European Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) sector. The company provides mission-critical assurance services to complex products throughout their lifecycle, ensuring that systems and devices shaping our daily lives—such as electric vehicle charging infrastructure, smart meters, medical devices, and mobile payment technologies—are accurate, compliant, and future-proof.

During LLCP’s tenure as the owner, NMi’s revenue has seen over a fourfold increase, driven by outstanding organic growth and effective implementation of a buy-build strategy. Since 2020, NMi has completed eight strategic acquisitions that have expanded its geographical footprint and enhanced its national and global portfolio of accreditations. This impressive growth has led to a remarkable increase in workforce from 80 to over 300 employees.

Josh Kaufman, Head of LLCP Europe, stated, "NMi has been an incredibly successful investment for LLCP, and we are proud to have supported the company and its management team in building a market-leading platform well-positioned for further growth."

Luc Sandmann, Director of LLCP Benelux, added, "The significant transformation of NMi during our ownership exemplifies our industry expertise and our framework for creating value. We are delighted to have supported NMi in achieving this impressive growth over the past five years."

Yvo Jansen, CEO of NMi, expressed gratitude towards LLCP, acknowledging their close support and collaboration during this phase of unprecedented growth. He noted, "The strategic insights, industry knowledge, and fruitful partnership from LLCP were crucial in scaling our business. With this strong foundation laid, NMi is now ready to embark on this new chapter with the support of a new partner."

The sale of NMi represents the first exit from LLCP Europe II SCSp and marks the 24th successful exit for LLCP since 2020.

Financial advisory was provided by Houlihan Lokey and Rothschild & Co, while legal advice for LLCP and NMi was offered by NautaDutilh N.V.

About Levine Leichtman Capital Partners

Levine Leichtman Capital Partners, LLC is a middle-market private equity firm with a 41-year track record of investing across various target sectors, including business services, multi-unit franchising, education, and technical products manufacturing. Utilizing a differentiated structured private equity strategy, LLCP combines investments in debt and equity to provide growth capital to management teams through a highly tailored, flexible investment structure that can be a more appealing alternative to traditional private equity.

With a dedicated global team of investment professionals led by nine partners averaging 19 years of tenure at LLCP, the firm has managed around $17.2 billion in institutional capital across 15 funds and has invested in over 100 portfolio companies. Currently, LLCP manages assets totaling $11.1 billion, with offices located in Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Miami, London, Stockholm, Amsterdam, and Frankfurt.