SEARCHLIGHT CAPITAL PARTNERS
SEARCHLIGHT CAPITAL PARTNERS is a Series C+, buyout and debt fund in the US and Europe writing $150M–$300M checks into Consumer, Developer Tools, Fintech, Healthcare, communications, media, business-services, industrials and essential-services.
- Stages
- Series C+, buyout, debt
- Sectors
- Consumer, Developer Tools, Fintech, Healthcare, communications, media, business-services, industrials, essential-services
- Check size
- $150M–$300M
- Invests in
- US-wide, Europe
- Actively investing
- Yes
- Founded
- 2010
- Assets under management
- $17.5B
Thesis
Searchlight Capital Partners is a global private investment firm founded in 2010, with a flexible mandate to invest across private equity and debt in North America and Europe. The firm targets middle-market companies in sectors including communications, media, financial services, business services, industrials, healthcare, and consumer. Their strategy is value-oriented, often seeking control positions and employing approaches like leveraged buyouts, growth equity, and distressed securities. Searchlight emphasizes active partnerships, providing patient capital, strategic guidance, and operational support. They are particularly interested in essential services and infrastructure, aligning with the 'revenge of the blue-collar worker' trend. As of April 2026, their AUM was approximately $17.5 billion. Their most recent PE fund targets $150 million-$300 million equity investments in companies valued at $500 million-$2.5 billion.
Common questions
Does SEARCHLIGHT CAPITAL PARTNERS invest at the Series C+ stage?
Yes. SEARCHLIGHT CAPITAL PARTNERS lists Series C+, buyout and debt among the stages it invests in.
What check size does SEARCHLIGHT CAPITAL PARTNERS write?
SEARCHLIGHT CAPITAL PARTNERS writes $150M–$300M checks.
Where does SEARCHLIGHT CAPITAL PARTNERS invest?
SEARCHLIGHT CAPITAL PARTNERS invests in the US and Europe.