Lightyear
Private equityNew York · Growth · 58 people tracked
Also known as Lightyear Capital Llc
Investment thesis
Lightyear partners with management teams of strong, growing companies and aims to make them stronger by delivering more than capital. Drawing on 25+ years of experience, deep domain expertise, an integrated portfolio solutions team, and an operating partners network, the firm supports companies in broadening markets, strengthening operations, enhancing teams, and building enduring enterprise value. Its coordinated approach is designed to create efficiencies, share best practices, and provide a seamless, supportive experience for portfolio management teams.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 6, 2026.
Team · 58 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 3 of 41 portfolio companiesInsurTech ×3Healthtech ×2AdTech ×1Marketing Tech ×1
HQs:United States×1
Investments · 41 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathFund performance · per public LP disclosures · 4
as of Jun 2025| Fund | Vintage | Committed | Net IRR | TVPI | DPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lightyear Fund VI, L.PLPs: Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association, New Mexico Educational Retirement Board | 2024 | — | 0.0% | 0.00x | 0.00x |
| Lightyear Fund V, L.P.LPs: Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association, New Mexico Educational Retirement Board | 2021 | — | 15.9% | 1.49x | 0.26x |
| Lightyear Fund IV, L.P.LPs: Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association, New Mexico Educational Retirement Board | 2016 | — | 19.0% | 2.10x | 1.49x |
| Lightyear Fund III, L.P.LPs: Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association, New Mexico Educational Retirement Board, Nebraska Investment Council | 2011 | — | 23.4% | 2.24x | 2.22x |
Source: public limited-partner disclosures (CalPERS, CalSTRS). Net IRR / TVPI / DPI as reported by the limited partner; a fund's early-year IRR is an interim estimate (J-curve).
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Lightyear invest at?
- Lightyear invests at the Growth stage.
- What sectors does Lightyear focus on?
- Lightyear focuses on Enterprise Software, Fintech, Healthtech, InsurTech.
- Where is Lightyear located?
- Lightyear is headquartered in New York, US.
- Does Lightyear lead rounds?
- Yes, Lightyear leads investment rounds.
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