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Lightyear Capital

PE / buyout · New York, New York

AUM
$7.2B
Portfolio companies
4
Recorded deals
328
62 in last 12M
Last investment

Key facts

  • Lightyear Capital is a private equity firm based in New York, New York with 4 tracked portfolio companies.
  • Notable positions include Cerity Partners, Shelter Growth Capital Partners, ProfitSolv, Vehlo Holdings.
  • The team roster lists 1 person.

About Lightyear Capital

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

Registered with the SEC

Form ADV · 2026-04 · CRD 156781
Regulatory AUM
Private fund assets
$5.4B
Private funds
28 · 28 private equity
Staff
50
Registered office
NEW YORK, NY
SEC status
Approved

Discloses a disciplinary history on Form ADV. Reports custody of client assets.

Source: SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure, Form ADV (registered as LIGHTYEAR CAPITAL LLC).

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Portfolio, priced

4 companies · by our current valuations
CompanyValuationRole
Cerity Partners$8.5B
Shelter Growth Capital Partners
ProfitSolv
Vehlo Holdings
Team
1 people on record — 1 with verified contacts

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Frequently asked

What companies does Lightyear Capital invest in?
Lightyear Capital has 4 recorded portfolio companies, including Cerity Partners, Shelter Growth Capital Partners, ProfitSolv, Vehlo Holdings.
What is Lightyear Capital's AUM?
Lightyear Capital manages approximately $7.2B in assets.