Lightyear Capital Overview

  • Investor Type
  • PE/​Buyout

  • Status
  • Active

  • Professionals
  • 35

Professionals

  • Investments
  • 289

  • Portfolio
  • 18

  • Exits
  • 57

Exits

Lightyear Capital General Information

Company Description

Founded in 2000, Lightyear Capital is a private equity firm based in New York, New York. The firm seeks to invest in companies operating in financial services, financial technology, healthcare, and technology-enabled business sectors. This firm is a Registered Investment Adviser (RIA).

Business Details

Website
www.lycap.com
Year Founded
2000
Investor Status
Actively Seeking New Investments
Primary Investor Type
PE/Buyout
Corporate Office
  • 40 West 57th Street
  • 22nd Floor
  • New York, NY 10019
  • United States
+1 (212)

Lightyear Capital Investments & Acquisitions (289)

Lightyear Capital’s most recent investment was a with Fidens Insurance Brokerage. The deal was made on 20-May-2025.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Company Stage Lead Partner
Fidens Insurance Brokerage 20-May-2025 Insurance Brokers Generating Revenue
Spencer Financial (Florida) 13-May-2025 Insurance Brokers Generating Revenue
Sheaff Brock Investment Advisors 30-Apr-2025 Asset Management Generating Revenue
Davidson Insurance Agency Group 17-Apr-2025 Commercial/Professional Insurance Generating Revenue
Cook Wealth 03-Apr-2025 Buyout/LBO Asset Management Generating Revenue
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Lightyear Capital Exits (57)

Lightyear Capital has made a total of 57 exits. Its latest exit was from Ampli FI Loyalty on 23-Apr-2024. The exit was categorized as .

Company Name Exit Date Exit Type Exit Size
Ampli FI Loyalty 23-Apr-2024
Engage PEO 01-Aug-2023
Maroon.ai 08-Apr-2023
Cerity Partners 28-Jul-2022
Pathlight Capital 01-Jan-2022 Merger/Acquisition
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Lightyear Capital Fund Performance

Fund Name Vintage Size Dry Powder DPI RVPI TVPI IRR

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Lightyear Capital Investments by Industry, Year, and Region

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Lightyear Capital FAQs

  • What is Lightyear Capital?

    Founded in 2000, Lightyear Capital is a private equity firm based in New York, New York.

  • When was Lightyear Capital founded?

    Lightyear Capital was founded in 2000.

  • Where is Lightyear Capital headquartered?

    Lightyear Capital is headquartered in New York, NY.

  • What is Lightyear Capital's total asset value?

    Lightyear Capital has around in total assets under management.

  • How many investments has Lightyear Capital made?

    Lightyear Capital has made 289 investments.

  • What has Lightyear Capital invested in?

    Lightyear Capital has made numerous investments in companies like Fidens Insurance Brokerage, Spencer Financial (Florida), and Sheaff Brock Investment Advisors within the Insurance Brokers and Asset Management industries.

  • What has Lightyear Capital invested in recently?

    Lightyear Capital's latest investment was on 20-May-2025 in Fidens Insurance Brokerage, a company within the Insurance Brokers industry.

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