Global Infrastructure SherpaSilver Lake
Silver Lake is a global technology investment firm focused on large-scale investments in technology and technology-enabled businesses. While primarily a technology investor, a significant portion of its portfolio includes digital infrastructure assets such as data centers, fiber networks, and web hosting services, which are foundational to the digital economy.
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Strategic Overview
- Silver Lake focuses on large-cap technology and technology-enabled businesses, often through take-private transactions or significant minority investments.
- The firm has a strong track record in digital infrastructure, including data centers, fiber networks, and web hosting, recognizing their foundational role in the digital economy.
- Investments are typically long-term, aiming to drive growth and operational improvements in portfolio companies.
Deal History (1)
Deal Activity from Public Sources
Acquisition of Qualtrics, an experience management software company, in partnership with CPP Investments
Take-private acquisition of Software AG, a German enterprise software company
Acquisition of Endurance International Group, a web hosting and domain services provider, which was subsequently rebranded as Newfold Digital
Strategic investment in GoDaddy, a leading domain registrar and web hosting company
Acquisition of Zayo Group, a leading provider of fiber-optic bandwidth infrastructure, in partnership with EQT Partners
Acquisition of a significant stake in Global Switch, a leading owner and operator of large-scale, carrier and cloud-neutral data centers
Investment Focus
Technologies
Transport1
Geography
United States1
Key People
Egon Durban
Co-CEO and Managing Partner
Greg Mondre
Co-CEO and Managing Partner
Ken Hao
Chairman and Managing Partner
Track Record
25
Years Active
Detailed Analysis
Sectors
Technologies
Geographies
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