Silver Lake Partners
General contacts
Investor type
PE
Founded
1999
AUM
$100 400 M
Location
Menlo Park, California, United States
Investor profile last updated: 26 April, 2025
Profile
Silver Lake is a global technology investment firm, with approximately $104 billion in combined assets under management and committed capital and a team of professionals based in North America, Europe and Asia. Silver Lake’s portfolio companies collectively generate nearly $252 billion of revenue annually and employ approximately 433,000 people globally.
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Silver Lake Partners Funds
| Name | Type |
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Silver Lake Partners IV, L.P.
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Private Equity (PE)
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Financial Services
Fintech
Technology
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Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
|
North America
South America
Europe
Middle East
Asia
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$5-10 m
|
$10000 M
|
April 2013
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Silver Lake Kraftwerk Fund, L.P.
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Private Equity (PE)
|
Financial Services
Fintech
Technology
|
Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
|
North America
South America
Europe
Middle East
Asia
|
$5-10 m
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$654 M
|
August 2013
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Silver Lake Partners V
|
Private Equity (PE)
|
Financial Services
Fintech
Technology
|
Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
|
North America
South America
Europe
Middle East
Asia
|
$5-10 m
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$15000 M
|
April 2017
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Silver Lake Partners VII
|
Private Equity (PE)
|
Financial Services
Fintech
Technology
|
Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
|
North America
South America
Europe
Middle East
Asia
|
$5-10 m
|
$20000 M
|
May 2024
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FAQs about Silver Lake Partners
Is Silver Lake Partners a venture capital or private equity firm?
Silver Lake Partners is a private equity firm. It backs companies at Seed, Series B and Series A, writing tickets of $50-100 m.
Where is Silver Lake Partners located?
Silver Lake Partners is located in Menlo Park, California, United States.
When was Silver Lake Partners founded?
Silver Lake Partners was founded in 1999.
What sectors and industries does Silver Lake Partners invest in?
Silver Lake Partners invests in companies and startups in Education, Edtech, Fashion/Beauty, Financial Services, Fintech, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Gaming, Healthcare Services, Marketing and Advertising, Media and Entertainment, Other, Real Estate, Robotics, Security, Software, Sports/SportsTech, Telecommunications, Transportation, Travel, Energy, Music, HealthTech, TravelTech, Technology.
What is Silver Lake Partners geographical focus of investments?
Silver Lake Partners invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe, Asia.
At what stages of companies and startups does Silver Lake Partners typically invest in?
Silver Lake Partners invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series B, Series A.
What is the usual amount of Silver Lake Partners investment?
Silver Lake Partners usually invests $50-100 m on average.
What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Silver Lake Partners?
Silver Lake Partners has around $100 400m assets under management.
When was Silver Lake Partners last fund created?
Silver Lake Partners last fund was created/launched in 2024-05-08
What are the contacts of Silver Lake Partners?
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