Lightyear Capital
Overview
Lightyear Capital and its affiliated investment funds specialize in providing buyout and growth capital to companies across the financial services industry. Founded in 2000, Lightyear Capital has raised over $2.5 billion of capital and has completed investments across the financial services spectrum, including asset management, banks, brokerage, financial technology, insurance, and specialty finance. With its Principals averaging over 25 years of experience across the financial services industry, Lightyear Capital is ideally positioned to respond to the challenges and opportunities of financial services investing.
Investment Focus
- Companies in financial services, technology, healthcare, and business services sectors with strong growth potential.
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Lightyear Capital invest in?
Lightyear Capital invests in Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare and Business Services, and is based in New York, United States. Lightyear Capital is listed as a private equity in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Lightyear Capital invest at?
Lightyear Capital backs companies at Growth and Buyout, writing cheques of 50M - 1B.
Which regions does Lightyear Capital invest in?
Lightyear Capital invests across United States.
Who are the partners at Lightyear Capital?
Team members listed for Lightyear Capital include Chris Casciato (Managing Director) and Caroline Hong (VP of Finance & Controller Consultant).
What companies has Lightyear Capital invested in?
Lightyear Capital's portfolio includes Inszone Insurance Services, King Risk Partners, Collegiate Funding Services, ARGUS Software, Higher One, NAU Country Insurance Company, Antares Holdings and New Flyer Industries.
How do I contact Lightyear Capital?
Lightyear Capital's contact details — including phone and LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
Last updated · Source: ConnectSafely investor database
