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Zayo Group
Boulder, US · Founded 2007 · 4,607 employees on LinkedIn · 6 known investors
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Zayo provides network infrastructure and services, with 2024 investments focused on network expansion and service excellence.
Founders & leadership
Zayo Group was founded in 2007 by Dan Caruso.
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Dan CarusoFounding CEO, Chairman2007–2020Dan Caruso founded Zayo Group, a network infrastructure company that went public, and previously co-founded Level 3 Communications and held executive roles at MFS Communications and ICG Communications. He later founded Caruso Ventures, an investment firm focused on quantum, space, and creative technology sectors.
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John ScaranoFounder
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Matt EricksonFounder
Investors · 6
Battery Ventureslisted by Battery VenturesBoston · $500K – $100M
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Caruso Ventureslisted by Caruso VenturesColorado · $500K – $2.5M
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Charlesbank Capital Partnerslisted by Charlesbank Capital PartnersToronto
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Zayo Group do?
- Zayo provides network infrastructure and services, with 2024 investments focused on network expansion and service excellence.
- Who founded Zayo Group?
- Zayo Group was founded by Dan Caruso in 2007.
- Who are Zayo Group's investors?
- Zayo Group's investors include Battery Ventures, Caruso Ventures, Charlesbank Capital Partners, Columbia Capital, North Atlantic Capital, Oak Investment Partners.
- Where is Zayo Group headquartered?
- Zayo Group is headquartered in Boulder, US.