Lightyear Capital

Lightyear Capital LLC is a private equity firm based in New York, established in 2000. The firm specializes in investing in the financial services sector, focusing on areas such as asset and wealth management, banking, brokerage, commercial and consumer finance, financial technology, healthcare financial services, insurance, payments and processing, specialty finance, and tech-enabled business services. Lightyear Capital typically targets middle-market companies with enterprise values under $500 million, making investments ranging from $25 million to $100 million, while also considering larger amounts. The firm aims to acquire controlling or majority stakes in its investments. With a team of principals averaging over 25 years of industry experience, Lightyear Capital is well-equipped to navigate the complexities of financial services investing.