Searchlight Capital Partners

Searchlight Capital Partners, L.P. is a private equity firm founded in 2010 and based in New York, with additional offices in London and Toronto. The firm specializes in middle market investments across a variety of sectors, including media, telecommunications, information technology, business services, financial services, industrial goods, and consumer services. Searchlight typically seeks to become a controlling shareholder in its portfolio companies, although it is open to non-controlling stakes that allow for significant governance influence. The firm invests globally, focusing on opportunities in North America, Latin America, and Europe, and it is equipped to invest in both equity and debt across the capital structure. Searchlight Capital Partners is dedicated to partnering with company management, providing long-term capital and strategic support to foster value creation for all stakeholders.

Ralf Ackermann

Partner

Andrew Claerhout

Partner

Christopher Cruz

Principal

Darren Glatt

Partner

Giles Marshall

Managing Director

Ajit Pai

Partner

James Redmayne

Partner

Eric Zinterhofer

Founder

Past deals in Telecommunications

KORE Wireless Group

Post in 2023
KORE Wireless Group specializes in providing Internet of Things (IoT) solutions and machine-to-machine (M2M) network services, enabling global connectivity through various technologies, including GSM, CDMA, and satellite. The company supports application solution providers and enterprises with a comprehensive business management platform that integrates multiple network services into a single interface. KORE offers a range of services, including connectivity, location-based services, device solutions, and managed and professional services, facilitating the deployment and scaling of IoT applications. The majority of its revenue is generated from IoT connectivity services and solutions, with a significant portion coming from the United States and additional revenue from international markets.

Mainstream

Private Equity Round in 2023
Mainstream is a telecommunications company that provides optic fiber internet, VoIP, wireless, and security solutions. Mainstream Fiber Networks is a locally established company in Indiana with the goal of improving the lives of its customers, whether they are at work, home, or leisure. Their mission is to bring high-speed and dependable fiber-optic internet service to areas in the Midwest that have been overlooked. The values of the company are centered around loyalty, community, customer service, commitment, and family. As a member of the Mainstream team, the speaker is proud to be a part of this venture and excited to offer their clients the internet connectivity they deserve.

Consolidated Comunications

Acquisition in 2023
Consolidated Communications, Inc. (CCI) offers residential digital TV, high-speed Internet and voice service in the greater Sacramento, California and Kansas City, Kansas and Missouri areas. Bundled residential/home offers provide additional savings for the most competitive rates. Our fiber-optic networks allow us to deliver extremely fast Internet access, crystal clear high definition cable television (HDTV), digital telephone and long distance services. All SureWest services include local, best-in-class customer service and 24/7 technical support.

Wecom

Private Equity Round in 2023
Wecom specializes in providing high-speed fiber optic networks and broadband internet services tailored for residential customers, small businesses, educational institutions, and healthcare providers. The company offers a range of services including hosted PBX, two-way radio communication, and public safety solutions. Additionally, Wecom is involved in engineering and construction projects, as well as site leasing for telecommunications infrastructure. By focusing on connectivity and empowering communities, Wecom aims to enhance communication capabilities for various sectors and facilitate business operations across the region.

Ziply Fiber

Private Equity Round in 2022
Ziply Fiber is a provider of fiber-optic internet services operating in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana. The company focuses on delivering high-speed, reliable internet to residential, small business, and enterprise customers. Ziply Fiber aims to enhance user experience by offering fast internet connections that support activities such as gaming, video conferencing, and remote work, all without data caps or annual contracts. By prioritizing performance and affordability, Ziply Fiber seeks to meet the growing demand for robust internet services in its service areas.

Consolidated Comunications

Post in 2020
Consolidated Communications, Inc. (CCI) offers residential digital TV, high-speed Internet and voice service in the greater Sacramento, California and Kansas City, Kansas and Missouri areas. Bundled residential/home offers provide additional savings for the most competitive rates. Our fiber-optic networks allow us to deliver extremely fast Internet access, crystal clear high definition cable television (HDTV), digital telephone and long distance services. All SureWest services include local, best-in-class customer service and 24/7 technical support.

Bezeq Israeli Telecommunication Corp

Acquisition in 2019
Bezeq is the largest communications group and leading. Business in the Bezeq Group range of telecom services: local and international telephony, wireless and high-speed Internet, transmission, and more. The Group has a strong balance sheet and cash flow from operations of over 4 billion (as of 2012), which is used to create a sophisticated network, to provide advanced services to customers and creating shareholder value.

Mitel Networks

Acquisition in 2018
Mitel Networks Corporation provides cloud and on-site business communications and collaboration solutions. It operates in two segments, Enterprise and Cloud. The Enterprise segment sells and supports products and services for premise-based customers, including its premise-based IP and TDM telephony platforms; desktop devices, and unified communications and collaborations (UCC); and contact center applications that are deployed on the customer’s premise under the MiVoice brand. The Cloud segment offers retail cloud services, such as UCC applications, voice and data telecommunications, and desktop devices that provide hosted cloud and related services directly to the end users under the MiCloud brand. It also provides wholesale services comprising hosted PBX, voice and video calling, SIP trunking, voicemail, call center, audio conferencing, and video and Web collaboration services to service providers under the Powered by Mitel brand. The company sells its solutions through direct and indirect channels, as well as through strategic technology partnerships in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific regions. Mitel Networks Corporation was incorporated in 2001 and is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada.

Anuvu

Post in 2018
Anuvu is a company that specializes in providing connectivity and content solutions for the travel industry, particularly focusing on mobility markets such as airlines and maritime vessels. The company aims to enhance the travel experience by delivering broadband internet, voice services, and a wide array of entertainment options, including movies, television, games, and music. Anuvu's digital platforms, Iris and Airconnect IFE Pro, empower airlines to offer high-quality in-flight entertainment to their passengers and adapt to changing demand. By connecting and entertaining travelers, Anuvu plays a vital role in transforming the way passengers engage with content while on the move.

General Communication

Post in 2014
GCI (NASDAQ: GNCMA) is an Alaska-based company providing voice, video and data communication services to residential, commercial and government customers. Founded in 1979, GCI introduced long-distance competition to Alaska and has since grown to be one of the nation’s premier integrated telecommunication providers.
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