Leila Hormozi

Leila Hormozi is an American entrepreneur and private equity investor who co-founded and scaled three companies to a combined $46.2 million exit before launching Acquisition.com in 2021.^[1][4] As CEO and Managing Partner of Acquisition.com, she oversees a portfolio of 37 companies generating more than $250 million in annual revenue.^[1]

Hormozi built her first company, Gym Launch, from a personal training background into a licensing platform serving over 4,000 gym locations before its acquisition by American Pacific Group in 2021.^[3][4] She simultaneously co-founded supplement company Prestige Labs and lead generation software company ALAN, both of which were acquired in the same transaction.^[3]

In 2024, Hormozi and her husband Alex Hormozi signed with Creative Artists Agency for representation in speaking engagements and media opportunities.^[1] She hosts the podcast "Build with Leila Hormozi" and maintains a social media following of 1.5 million on Instagram.^[1][5]

Hormozi was born on July 13, 1992, to first-generation Iranian-American parents.^[3] She attended Western Michigan University, where she earned a bachelor's degree.^[3]

During her early twenties, Hormozi was arrested six times in an 18-month period, an experience she has described as a turning point that motivated her to redirect her life toward entrepreneurship.^[3] In 2015, she moved to Orange County, California, and began working as a personal trainer at 24 Hour Fitness.^[3]

24 Hour Fitness (2015–2016)

Hormozi began her career as a personal trainer at 24 Hour Fitness in Orange County, where she became the top-selling trainer in the Southern California region.^[3] Her success in personal training provided the foundation for her later ventures in the fitness industry.

Gym Launch (2016–2021)

In 2016, Hormozi co-founded Gym Launch with her husband Alex Hormozi, serving as Chief Operating Officer and later Co-CEO.^[3][4] The company developed a licensing model to help gym owners increase membership and revenue, eventually serving over 4,000 locations.^[3]

Gym Launch was acquired by American Pacific Group in 2021 for $46.2 million.^[4] The acquisition included Prestige Labs, a supplement company the Hormozis co-founded in 2017, and ALAN, a lead generation software company launched in 2019.^[3]

Acquisition.com (2021–present)

Following the sale of their portfolio companies, Hormozi and her husband launched Acquisition.com in 2021 as a private equity and venture capital firm.^[1][4] The firm invests in founder-led companies generating $3-30 million in annual revenue, focusing on asset-light, high cash flow businesses.^[4]

As CEO and Managing Partner, Hormozi oversees a portfolio of 37 companies with combined annual revenue exceeding $250 million.^[1] In 2024, the firm launched ACQ Ventures, a venture capital division focused on early-stage technology startups.^[2]

In 2024, Hormozi and her husband signed with Creative Artists Agency for representation in speaking engagements, media opportunities, and potential television and film projects.^[1] She is represented by AAE Speakers Bureau for keynote speaking engagements.^[6]

Hormozi hosts "Build with Leila Hormozi," a podcast focused on business strategy and entrepreneurship that maintains a 4.9-star rating on Apple Podcasts.^[5] She has built a social media following of 1.5 million on Instagram, where she shares business advice and insights.^[1]

Hormozi married Alex Hormozi in 2017.^[3] The couple is based in Las Vegas, Nevada, where they operate Acquisition.com.^[1][4]