Silver Lake

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Investor type

Founded

1999

AUM

$43 000 M

Location

Menlo Park, California, United States

Investment Ticket

$100+ m

Investment Stage

Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America South America Europe Middle East Africa Asia Australia and others

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Silver Lake is a global leader in technology investing, headquartered in Menlo Park, California. Founded in 1999, it has grown to become a substantial player in private equity investments focused primarily on the tech sector. The firm prides itself on cultivating talent anchored in inclusive teamwork and trust. Silver Lake's team is composed of experienced professionals who collaborate with exceptional management teams to invest in, build, and grow tech-driven enterprises.

Silver Lake invests across various sectors such as enterprise software, financial technology, and mobility, targeting primarily late-stage companies with significant growth potential. The firm typically manages investments through a sizeable portfolio, including well-known entities like Airbnb and Alibaba. While specific check sizes are not detailed on their site, Silver Lake manages substantial funds given its focus on high-growth tech companies and strategic acquisitions.

Notable investments in Silver Lake’s portfolio include companies like Ant Group - financial technology, Stripe - financial technology, Klarna - financial technology, Integrity Marketing Group - health and learning, and Verily - health and learning. The firm partners strategically to leverage its capital along with management expertise to scale these enterprises, thus enhancing growth and value.

Industry

CleanTech Technology Software Security SaaS Other Oil and Gas Mobile/Apps Media and Entertainment IT Services Internet and Web Services Industrial Healthcare Services Gaming Fintech Financial Services E-commerce/Marketplace Edtech Digital Internet of Things (IoT) HealthTech Mobility

Silver Lake Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Digital Infrastructure Platform Fund	Private Equity (PE)	Fintech Security Technology Internet of Things (IoT) HealthTech Mobility	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America Europe Asia	$100+ m	—	August 2026

Contacts

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Jim Davidson Co-Founder & Managing Director

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Adam Karol Director

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FAQs about Silver Lake

Is Silver Lake a venture capital or private equity firm?

Silver Lake is a private equity firm. It backs companies at Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $100+ m.

Where is Silver Lake located?

Silver Lake is located in Menlo Park, California, United States.

When was Silver Lake founded?

Silver Lake was founded in 1999.

What sectors and industries does Silver Lake invest in?

Silver Lake invests in companies and startups in CleanTech, Technology, Software, Security, SaaS, Other, Oil and Gas, Mobile/Apps, Media and Entertainment, IT Services, Internet and Web Services, Industrial, Healthcare Services, Gaming, Fintech, Financial Services, E-commerce/Marketplace, Edtech, Digital, Internet of Things (IoT), HealthTech, Mobility.

What is Silver Lake geographical focus of investments?

Silver Lake invests in companies and startups in North America, South America, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia, Australia and others.

At what stages of companies and startups does Silver Lake typically invest in?

Silver Lake invests in companies and startups at Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of Silver Lake investment?

Silver Lake usually invests $100+ m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Silver Lake?

Silver Lake has around $43 000m assets under management.

What are the contacts of Silver Lake?

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