Elizabeth Wills Chou

Elizabeth Wills Chou is a Partner at Leeds Illuminate, a private equity firm that focuses on investing in companies that enhance learning outcomes. She has over 15 years of investment experience, with a background that includes roles in equity, senior debt, and mezzanine debt investments.

Professional Background

Before joining Leeds Illuminate, Chou was a General Partner at New Markets Venture Partners, where she spent nearly a decade investing in early and growth-stage companies, particularly in the education sector. She also held a position as a Senior Associate at The Gladstone Companies, focusing on control equity and mezzanine debt investments. Chou began her career as an Account Executive with M&T Bank, working in commercial and industrial lending.

Education

Chou holds an MBA from Columbia Business School and a BA in Politics with Honors from Mount Holyoke College.13

Contributions and Focus

At Leeds Illuminate, Chou is involved in identifying and supporting innovative companies that aim to improve educational outcomes. Her expertise spans various stages of investment, particularly in the K-12 and higher education sectors.12