RLJ Equity Partners

RLJ Equity Partners is a middle-market private equity firm that invests in various sectors, including healthcare services and life sciences support. The firm typically targets companies with enterprise values between $50 million and $250 million, providing strategic capital to drive expansion and operational improvements. In the healthcare space, their portfolio has included clinical research organizations (CROs) and medical staffing firms, such as Phase One and Cross Country Healthcare. RLJ Equity Partners was founded by Robert L. Johnson in partnership with The Carlyle Group. The firm leverages its extensive network and operational expertise to create value within its portfolio companies. It is recognized as a prominent minority-owned investment firm in the United States.