Larry Kurzweil Overview
Larry Kurzweil General Information
Biography
Mr. Larry Kurzweil served as Chief Executive Officer at Lemonade Restaurant Group. He served as Operating Partner at Butterfly Equity. He served as President and Chief Operating Officer of Universal Studios Hollywood, the #1 tourist destination in Los Angeles, from 1999 to 2016. He oversaw the iconic Theme Park and Studio Tour, and adjacent Universal CityWalk - the first-of-its-kind outdoor entertainment complex with over 60 restaurants, shops and entertainment venues. Most recently, he led a five-year, billion-dollar revitalization that transformed over 75% of the destination, culminating with the highly anticipated opening of "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter," in April 2016. Throughout the past decade, Mr. Kurzweil led Universal Studios Hollywood to all-time high operating and financial performance. Prior to Universal, he held a variety of key executive marketing and management positions at Darden Restaurants, Nestle Foods, and General Mills.
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Larry Kurzweil Lead Partner on Deals (2)
Larry Kurzweil has been the lead partner on 2 deals. Their latest deal was with Lemonade (Cafe-Style Restaurant Chain), a restaurants and bars company. The deal was made on 04-Apr-2019.
| Company | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Deal Status | Industry | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lemonade (Cafe-Style Restaurant Chain) | 04-Apr-2019 | Buyout/LBO | Completed | Restaurants and Bars | El Segundo, CA | |
| Lemonade (Cafe-Style Restaurant Chain) | 08-Jun-2016 | Completed | Restaurants and Bars | El Segundo, CA |
Larry Kurzweil Network (7)
Portfolio Executives (5)
| Name | Company | Role | Deal date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Manzella | Lemonade (Cafe-Style Restaurant Chain) | Chief Executive Officer | 04-Apr-2019 | El Segundo, CA |
| Casey Niccoli | Lemonade (Cafe-Style Restaurant Chain) | Chief Administrative Officer | 04-Apr-2019 | El Segundo, CA |
| Lemonade (Cafe-Style Restaurant Chain) | Chief Operating Officer | 04-Apr-2019 | El Segundo, CA | |
| Lemonade (Cafe-Style Restaurant Chain) | Co-Founder | 04-Apr-2019 | El Segundo, CA |
Fund Team Members (2)
| Name | Investor | Fund | Fund Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butterfly Equity | Beverly Hills, CA | ||
| Butterfly Equity | Beverly Hills, CA |
Larry Kurzweil Affiliated Funds (1)
| Fund | Investor | Fund Type | Status | Vintage | Size | Dry Powder | IRR | IRR Quartile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butterfly Fund II | Butterfly Equity | Buyout | Closed | 2017 |
Larry Kurzweil FAQs
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Who is Larry Kurzweil?
Mr. Larry Kurzweil served as Chief Executive Officer at Lemonade Restaurant Group.
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How much does Larry Kurzweil typically invest?
Larry Kurzweil's median deal size is .
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What is Larry Kurzweil’s main position?
Larry Kurzweil’s primary position is Chief Executive Officer.
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