[company_age]24.0[/company_age][employees]11-50 employees[/employees][funding]debt_financing[/funding][description]Lightyear Capital is a private equity firm specializing in financial services, healthcare, and technology-enabled business services. Founded in 1999, the firm has invested in over 57 companies across 5 funds, with $4.5 billion invested. Lightyear's approach focuses on partnering with exceptional management teams to help them grow their businesses and create enduring value. The firm leverages its deep domain expertise and vast network of operating partners and resources to provide strategic, operational, and financial support to its portfolio companies. Lightyear's core values include integrity, excellence, communication, collaboration, and respect. The firm is headquartered in New York City and has a team of over 50 professionals.[/description][ps]Private equity investments in financial services, healthcare, and business services.[/ps]