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Lightyear Capital

map marker logo New York City |  U.S.A.

Investor TypeFirm
Type of FundPrivate Equity Fund
IndustriesSoftware (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Other • IT (& TMT) • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Energy • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Food & Beverage • Logistics (& Distribution)
StagesExpansion, MBO/LBO, Acquisition, Recapitalization, Restructuring, Consolidation
InvestingUnited States • Europe
Investment Range $25,000,000  -  $150,000,000
Assets Under Management $2,500,000,000

Who are the key investors at Lightyear Capital?

What is Lightyear Capital?

Lightyear Capital is a private equity firm that specializes in investing in the financial services sector, encompassing a broad range of industries including Software (Web Marketplace SaaS, etc.), Other, IT (& TMT), Business Solutions, FinTech (& Financial Services), Hardware (& Manufacturing), Energy, HealthTech (& Fitness), Food & Beverage, and Logistics (& Distribution).

With a focus on equity investments, the firm provides buyout and growth capital, employing transaction strategies such as leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, restructurings, and consolidations. Founded in 2000, Lightyear Capital, through its affiliated funds, has managed approximately $2.5 billion of committed capital. They serve as the primary investor in most of their portfolio companies, with initial target equity investments typically ranging between $50 million and $150 million.

The firm is currently investing from Lightyear Fund II, L.P. Furthermore, Lightyear Capital partners with growing companies at the nexus of financial services and technology, healthcare, and business services.

They offer deep domain expertise and a vast network of operating partners and resources that provide strategic, operational, and financial support to help management teams grow their businesses and create enduring value. Over their 20+ year history, they have nurtured a core set of values centered around integrity, excellence, communication, collaboration, and respect. Lightyear Capital boasts 24 years since inception, over 50 professionals, 58 platform investments, 240+ add-on acquisitions, $4.7 billion invested across 5 funds, and $3.0 billion in co-invest deployed.

They emphasize their 'one-team' culture to achieve greater investment, professional, and personal success through common goals. Lightyear is lauded by partners for their deep industry knowledge, vast network of contacts, exceptional track record, and true partnership approach, where they empower, yet do not micromanage, the companies they invest in.

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