Silver Lake Partners
Private equityMenlo Park · Series C–Late Stage · 158 people tracked
Also known as Silver Lake Technology Management, Llc
Investment thesis
Silver Lake focuses on large-scale technology and technology-enabled investing. The firm partners and aligns with strong management teams to invest in, build, and grow companies across sectors including enterprise software, financial technology, compute and communications, content and entertainment, health and learning, internet and eCommerce, data centers and networking, and HR services and technology.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.
Team · 158 people
from the firm's websiteWhat they invest in
from 41 of 483 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×19Enterprise Software ×19SaaS ×12Cloud Computing ×8Data & Infrastructure ×7Healthtech ×6Marketplaces ×6Fintech ×5
HQs:United States×42Australia×1China×1Germany×1United Kingdom×1
Investments · 483 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAlibaba Group is a large multinational conglomerate operating in e-commerce, cloud computing, digital payments, and logistics sectors globally.
AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesCloud ComputingE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareHangzhou, CN
Jack Ma(Founder)Joseph Tsai(Founder)
Santa Clara, US
Mark Templeton(Director)Anshul Sadana(Executive Officer)Kenneth Duda(Executive Officer)Nikos Theodosopoulos(Director)Ann Mather(Director)Marc Taxay(Executive Officer)
Asana is a collaborative work management platform that helps teams align work to goals, coordinate tasks, and automate processes using AI-powered workflows.
Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkMarketing TechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Tim Wan(Executive Officer)Colin le Duc(Director)Dustin Moskovitz(Executive Officer, Director)Matthew Cohler(Director)Adam D'Angelo(Director)Eve Saltman(Executive Officer)
Box provides intelligent content management and secure collaboration for enterprise teams, combining unstructured data access and sharing with AI-powered workflows and insights.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareSan Jose, US
Carl Bass(Director)Dana L. Evan(Director)John Park(Director)Peter Leav(Director)Jack Lazar(Director)Dylan Smith(Executive Officer)
Caris Lifesciences operates a precision oncology platform that analyzes DNA, RNA and proteins across tissue and blood to profile a patient's cancer and match treatments and clinical trials.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechHealthtech
David Dean Halbert(Chairman, Founder and CEO)
Vernon Hills, US
Robin Selati(Director)Barry Allen(Director)Jonathan Stevens(Executive Officer)Donna Zarcone(Director)Thomas Richards(Executive Officer, Director)Christine Leahy(Executive Officer)
Makes Internet applications lightning fast, protects them from attacks, ensures they are always online, and simplifies adding web apps with one click.
Providing accessible world-class learning through a platform connecting learners to courses from top universities and institutions.
Round Rock, US
Michael S. Dell(Executive Officer, Director)William D. Green(Director)Rory Read(Executive Officer)Richard J. Rothberg(Executive Officer)Steven H. Price(Executive Officer)Marius Haas(Executive Officer)
DoorDash operates a restaurant delivery platform that connects customers with dining establishments across hundreds of cities in North America through a logistics network.
ConsumerE-commerceFoodTechMarketplacesSan Francisco, US
Tony Xu(Founder/CEO)inAndy Fang(Founder)inStanley Tang(Founder)in
eBay is an online marketplace platform that enables buyers and sellers to trade a wide variety of goods across categories including technology, fashion, collectibles, vehicles, and home goods.
E-commerceMarketplacesSan Jose, US
Arlington, US
KIM KECK(Director)JONATHAN WEINBERG(Executive Officer)CRAIG BARBAROSH(Director)AAMMAAD SHAMS(Executive Officer)SETH BLACKLEY(Executive Officer, Director)CHERYL SCOTT(Director)
Naples, US
Michael Thomas Dent(Chairman and CEO)George Gregory O'Leary(Board Member and CFO)
Heartflow develops AI-powered 3D modeling and diagnostic tools for coronary artery disease detection and management, serving clinicians and healthcare teams to optimize patient care pathways.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDigital HealthMedical DevicesRedwood City, US
Lonnie Smith(Director)Christopher K. Zarins(Executive Officer, Director)Casey Tansey(Director)Tom Hawes(Director)Jeff Lightcap(Director)Barry Uphoff(Director)
Hinge Health builds a digital healthcare platform designed to help individuals manage musculoskeletal health and related conditions.
Digital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesWellness & FitnessSan Francisco, US
Gabriel Mecklenburg(Executive Officer, Director)Daniel Perez(Executive Officer, Director)
Robotic process automation software company; Earlybird backed it from early stage.
New York, US
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Fund performance · per public LP disclosures · 6
as of Sep 2025| Fund | Vintage | Committed | Net IRR | TVPI | DPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Lake Partners VII, L.P.LPs: Washington State Investment Board, California Public Employees' Retirement System, Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association +3 more | 2024 | — | 23.8% | 1.30x | 0.03x |
| Silver Lake Waterman Fund III LPLPs: Florida State Board of Administration | 2020 | — | 5.3% | 1.11x | 0.30x |
| Silver Lake III SL SPV-2, L.P.LPs: Washington State Investment Board | 2019 | — | 30.5% | 2.30x | 1.68x |
| Silver Lake Technology Investors V, L.P.LPs: California Public Employees' Retirement System | 2018 | — | 14.6% | 1.86x | 0.74x |
| Silver Lake Technology Investors IV, LPLPs: California Public Employees' Retirement System | 2013 | — | 27.2% | 3.35x | 2.18x |
| Silver Lake Partners, L.P.LPs: Washington State Investment Board | 1999 | — | 24.6% | 2.20x | 2.20x |
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 Silver Lake Partners invest at?
- Silver Lake Partners invests at the Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does Silver Lake Partners focus on?
- Silver Lake Partners focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, Consumer, Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, E-commerce, EdTech, Energy, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Gaming, Healthtech, HR Tech, Media & Entertainment, SaaS, Semiconductors, Travel & Hospitality.
- Where is Silver Lake Partners located?
- Silver Lake Partners is headquartered in Menlo Park, US.
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