Lightyear Capital

Lightyear Capital

New York, United StatesEst. 200046 employeeswww.lycap.com
$5.00B AUM
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Lightyear Capital is a New York-based private equity firm that partners with growing companies at the nexus of financial services and technology, healthcare, and business services. For over 20 years, Lightyear has worked closely with management and leveraged its industry expertise, network of advisors, and operating resources to accelerate growth and build market leading businesses. As of December 31, 2023, the firm had assets under management of $5.0 billion.

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We partner with growing companies at the nexus of financial services and technology, healthcare, and business services. Our investment approach is based on partnership and the joint creation of enduring value. We empower management teams by bringing deep domain expertise and a vast network of operating resources that provide strategic, operational, and financial support. Every company is unique, but we believe our highly coordinated approach creates efficiencies, allows us to share best practices, and provide a more seamless and supportive experience for our management teams.

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