Silver Lake Partners
General contacts
Investor type
PE
Founded
1999
AUM
$100 400 M
Location
Menlo Park, California, United States
Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026
Profile
Silver Lake Partners is a private equity firm based in Menlo Park, California, founded in 1999. The firm specializes in technology investments and has a global presence with offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. Silver Lake's team is composed of experienced professionals who partner with management teams to invest in and grow leading technology companies.
Silver Lake focuses on sectors such as enterprise software, financial technology, internet and e-commerce, and data centers. The firm typically invests in large-cap companies with check sizes ranging from $200 million to $1 billion. Silver Lake manages several funds, including Silver Lake Partners IV and Silver Lake Kraftwerk Fund, with a combined AUM of approximately $104 billion.
Notable investments by Silver Lake include Mirakl - enterprise software, Stripe - financial technology, and Global Payments - financial technology. Other significant portfolio companies are EverCommerce, A Place for Mom, and Relativity, showcasing Silver Lake's diverse investment strategy across various technology sectors.
Industry
Silver Lake Partners Funds
| Name | Type |
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
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Silver Lake Partners IV, L.P.
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Private Equity (PE)
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Financial Services
Fintech
Technology
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Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
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North America
South America
Europe
Middle East
Asia
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$5-10 m
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$10000 M
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April 2013
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Silver Lake Kraftwerk Fund, L.P.
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Private Equity (PE)
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Financial Services
Fintech
Technology
|
Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
|
North America
South America
Europe
Middle East
Asia
|
$5-10 m
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$654 M
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August 2013
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Silver Lake Partners V
|
Private Equity (PE)
|
Financial Services
Fintech
Technology
|
Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
|
North America
South America
Europe
Middle East
Asia
|
$5-10 m
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$15000 M
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April 2017
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Silver Lake Partners VII
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Private Equity (PE)
|
Financial Services
Fintech
Technology
|
Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
|
North America
South America
Europe
Middle East
Asia
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$5-10 m
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$20000 M
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May 2024
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Digital Infrastructure Platform Fund
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Private Equity (PE)
|
Fintech
Security
Technology
Internet of Things (IoT)
HealthTech
Mobility
|
Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
|
North America
Europe
Asia
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$100+ m
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September 2026
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FAQs about Silver Lake Partners
Is Silver Lake Partners a venture capital or private equity firm?
Silver Lake Partners is a private equity firm. It backs companies at Series B, Series A, Seed and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $100+ m.
Where is Silver Lake Partners located?
Silver Lake Partners is located in Menlo Park, California, United States.
When was Silver Lake Partners founded?
Silver Lake Partners was founded in 1999.
What sectors and industries does Silver Lake Partners invest in?
Silver Lake Partners invests in companies and startups in TravelTech, HealthTech, Music, Energy, Travel, Transportation, Telecommunications, Sports/SportsTech, Software, Security, Robotics, Real Estate, Other, Media and Entertainment, Fintech, Financial Services, Technology, Internet of Things (IoT), Mobility.
What is Silver Lake Partners geographical focus of investments?
Silver Lake Partners invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe, Asia.
At what stages of companies and startups does Silver Lake Partners typically invest in?
Silver Lake Partners invests in companies and startups at Series B, Series A, Seed, Late Stage (Series C+).
What is the usual amount of Silver Lake Partners investment?
Silver Lake Partners usually invests $100+ m on average.
What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Silver Lake Partners?
Silver Lake Partners has around $100 400m assets under management.
When was Silver Lake Partners last fund created?
Silver Lake Partners last fund was created/launched in 2024-05-08
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