Silver Lake
Investor profile | Builders Republic
About
Silver Lake is a global technology-focused investment firm founded in 1999 that partners with leading tech and tech‑enabled businesses across software, internet, fintech, semiconductors, media, cybersecurity, and digital infrastructure. The firm invests through multiple strategies—including large‑scale private equity, growth, credit, and long‑term capital—often taking significant ownership stakes and working closely with management on product, go‑to‑market, and M&A initiatives. Headquartered in Menlo Park, it operates across North America, Europe, and Asia, pursuing thematic, data‑driven investments and platform build‑ups in market‑defining companies.
Key facts
- Type
- Private Equity
- Stages
- Buyout
- Sectors
- Agnostic,B2B,Business management software,Marketplace,Software / SaaS,Vertical SaaS,Advertising / Media,Agritech,AI & Automation,Beauty / Fashion,Blockchain / Crypto,Data & Infrastructure,Cyber & Security,Defense,Education,Energy,Fintech & Insurtech,Foodtech,Gaming,Hospitality / Tourism / Travel,Future of work / HR,Industry & Manufacturing,Legaltech / Regtech,Logistics / Supply chain,Martech,Mobility & Transportation,Proptech / Construction,Retail / Future of Commerce,Digital health
- Headquarters
- US
- Offices
- San Francisco,New York,London,Singapore,Hong Kong
- Geographic focus
- France,Europe,North America,USA,Asia
- Lead / Follow
- Lead / co-lead
- Ticket size
- 50M€ – 2000M€
- Assets under management
- 110000M€
- Founded
- 199
Track record
- Portfolio companies: 79
- Total investments: 140
- Exits: 63
Notable investments in France
360Learning, Mirakl, Cegid, Odaseva, Silae
Key differentiators
Global Footprint,Global Investment platform,Build-up Specialist,World Class Fund,Strong Track Record,Big Network