Lightyear Capital
VC
2000
$7 200 M
New York City, New York, United States
Profile
PRIVATE EQUITY CAPITAL FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES
Specialized
Lightyear is a specialist in financial services, a dynamic and diverse industry representing a significant portion of the U.S. economy. Financial services is opportunity rich but oft-overlooked: regulatory, tax, accounting, and business model complexities all require expertise. Our knowledge, gained over 21 years in financial services, positions Lightyear well to navigate the opportunities of this specialized space.
Experienced
Our Investment Committee has, on average, invested together at Lightyear for 14 years and worked in financial services for over 25 years, including in senior operational roles. Having completed 50 investments since 2000 through its affiliated investment funds, the Lightyear team has extensive experience investing in and managing financial institutions.
Lightyear is deeply embedded in financial services, having invested in the industry for 21 years through multiple market cycles and environments. We believe our expertise in financial services and its sub-sectors allows Lightyear to identify opportunities and offer resources beyond capital to portfolio companies.
Industry
Lightyear Capital Funds
| Name | Type |
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
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Lightyear Capital Fund IV
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Private Equity (PE)
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Financial Services
Fintech
Healthcare Services
Marketing and Advertising
SaaS
Software
Technology
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Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
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North America
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$5-10 m
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$957 M
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January 2017
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Lightyear Capital Fund V
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Private Equity (PE)
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Financial Services
Fintech
Healthcare Services
Marketing and Advertising
Technology
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Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
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North America
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$5-10 m
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$1600 M
|
November 2021
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