Zayo Group Overview
- Year Founded
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2007

- Status
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Private
- Employees
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3,781

- Latest Deal Type
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Debt
- Financing Rounds
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43
- Investments
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49
Zayo Group General Information
Description
Provider of communications infrastructure intended to serve media and content companies, government agencies, healthcare, and large enterprises with wireless and wireline carriers. The company offers fiber and bandwidth connectivity, colocation, and cloud infrastructure services, enabling organizations to enhance their capabilities and expand access to reliable, high-speed connectivity.
Contact Information
Website
www.zayo.comCorporate Office
- 1805 29th Street
- Suite 2050
- Boulder, CO 80301
- United States
Corporate Office
- 1805 29th Street
- Suite 2050
- Boulder, CO 80301
- United States
Zayo Group Timeline
Zayo Group Valuation & Funding
Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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Zayo Group Comparisons
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Zayo Group Competitors (51)
One of Zayo Group’s 51 competitors is ExteNet Systems, a Private Equity-Backed company based in Frisco, TX.
Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
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ExteNet Systems | Private Equity-Backed | Frisco, TX | ||||
OPTK Networks | Formerly PE-Backed | Lincoln, NE | ||||
Unite Private Networks | Formerly PE-Backed | Kansas City, MO | ||||
FirstLight | Private Equity-Backed | Albany, NY | ||||
CityFibre | Private Equity-Backed | London, United Kingdom |
Zayo Group Patents
Zayo Group Recent Patent Activity
Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
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US-20240333383-A1 | Alien wavelength management | Pending | 03-Apr-2023 | ||
US-20230112320-A1 | Alien wavelength management | Inactive | 08-Oct-2021 | ||
US-11646811-B2 | Alien wavelength management | Active | 08-Oct-2021 | ||
US-20230111987-A1 | Alien wavelength management | Active | 08-Oct-2021 | ||
AU-2020345551-A1 | Integrated data and charging station | Inactive | 12-Sep-2019 | B60L53/66 |
Zayo Group Signals
Zayo Group Investors
Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds | Contact Info |
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Zayo Group Investments & Acquisitions (49)
Zayo Group’s most recent deal was a Buyout/LBO with Crown Castle International (Fiber Business) for
. The deal was made on 13-Mar-2025.Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
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Crown Castle International (Fiber Business) | 13-Mar-2025 | Buyout/LBO | Fiberoptic Equipment | ||
Globalways | 31-Dec-2023 | Buyout/LBO | Internet Service Providers | ||
Education Networks of America | 02-Jun-2022 | Buyout/LBO | Internet Service Providers | ||
QOS Networks | 12-Jan-2022 | Buyout/LBO | Systems and Information Management | ||
Intelligent Fiber Network | 01-Jun-2021 | Buyout/LBO | Telecommunications Service Providers |
Zayo Group Exits (2)
Zayo Group’s most recent exit was on 01-Dec-2012 from LAS1 Data Center. The exit was categorized as with 13 buyers.
Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
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LAS1 Data Center | 01-Dec-2012 | Completed |
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Inteliquent | 08-Nov-2007 | Buyout/LBO | Completed |
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Zayo Group Affiliates
Subsidiaries (7)
Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
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Spread Networks | Ridgeland, MS | 2010 | |
CoreXchange | Dallas, TX | 2006 | |
Globalways | Stuttgart, Germany | 2001 | |
Zayo Bandwidth Northeast | Allentown, PA | 2001 | |
IdeaTek Telecom | Buhler, KS | 1999 |
Zayo Group FAQs
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When was Zayo Group founded?
Zayo Group was founded in 2007.
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Where is Zayo Group headquartered?
Zayo Group is headquartered in Boulder, CO.
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What is the size of Zayo Group?
Zayo Group has 3,781 total employees.
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What industry is Zayo Group in?
Zayo Group’s primary industry is Internet Service Providers.
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Is Zayo Group a private or public company?
Zayo Group is a Private company.
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What is Zayo Group’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Zayo Group is
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How much funding has Zayo Group raised over time?
Zayo Group has raised $6.59B.
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Who are Zayo Group’s investors?
Ardian, DigitalBridge Group, EQT, Fisher Lynch Capital, and GEM Realty Capital have invested in Zayo Group.
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Who are Zayo Group’s competitors?
ExteNet Systems, OPTK Networks, Unite Private Networks, FirstLight, and CityFibre are some of the 51 competitors of Zayo Group.
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