o15 Capital Partners ("o15"), through its o15 Emerging America Credit Opportunities ("EACO") fund, announced a $28 million senior secured debt investment in Simplify Compliance Holdings, LLC, a diversified B2B information services platform backed by Leeds Equity Partners ("Leeds Equity").

The investment refinances Simplify's existing credit facilities and provides strategic flexibility as the Company enters its next phase of growth. o15 served as the sole lender.

Headquartered in Brentwood, Tennessee, Simplify Compliance was formed by Leeds Equity to provide must-have information and training solutions to professionals in regulated and operationally complex industries. Today, the Company operates three business units delivering digital compliance content, subscription-based analytics, and executive learning to enterprise customers in healthcare, human capital, and infrastructure sectors.

"We're proud to support the Simplify team in this next phase and to partner with Leeds Equity, a leading sector investor with deep expertise in the knowledge economy," said Kenneth Saffold, Managing Partner at o15. "This investment underscores a shared commitment to disciplined value creation and mission-aligned outcomes."

"This transaction reflects our focus on high-margin, recurring revenue businesses with clear execution momentum," said Harry Savage, Vice President at o15. "Simplify's digital-first product suite and repositioned platform are well-timed for durable tailwinds in compliance, workforce training, and AI-driven infrastructure analytics."

"o15 proved to be a thoughtful and responsive partner throughout the transaction," said Chris Mairs, Managing Director at Leeds Equity. "Their deep sector knowledge, speed, and willingness to tailor a solution to the Company's needs were instrumental. We view this as a strategic partnership grounded in shared priorities and disciplined execution."