Searchlight Capital
Overview
Searchlight is a global private investment firm that aspires to create value through the application of its flexible investment mandate and deep sector knowledge. The firm seeks inspiration from its creative investment culture and strong partnerships with owners and management. Searchlight invests in private equity and debt, where they structure thoughtful solutions for different types of situations.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| GetYourGuide | Oct 2020 | Convertible Debt | - |
| CloserStill Media | May 2026 | Private Equity | Lead |
| Sightline Payments | Apr 2021 | Strategic | Co-investor |
| AirX Charter | Oct 2024 | Private Equity | Lead |
| Farsight | Jun 2025 | Series A | Co-investor |
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Key People
Erol Uzumeri
Co-Founder
Oliver Haarmann
Founding Partner
Alejandro Batista
Managing Director
Christopher N. Cruz
Operating Partner
David Fuller
Operating Partner
Kevin Jones
Operating Partner
Adam Reiss
Partner
Ajit Pai
Partner
Amanda Fulmor Good
Partner, Head of Global Value Creation, Searchlight
Elliott Weinstein
Partner
Giles Marshall
Partner
Heber Ramos de Freitas
Partner
Owen Cartier
Partner
Rich Maass
Partner, Investor Relations
Steven Colder
Partner
Tim A.
Partner
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Searchlight Capital based?
Searchlight Capital is headquartered in New York City, New York, United States.
When was Searchlight Capital founded?
Searchlight Capital was founded in 2010.
How many portfolio companies does Searchlight Capital have?
Searchlight Capital has 17 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Searchlight Capital's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include GetYourGuide, CloserStill Media, Sightline Payments, AirX Charter, Farsight.
What was Searchlight Capital's most recent investment shown here?
Searchlight Capital's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in CloserStill Media in 2026.
What sectors does Searchlight Capital focus on?
Searchlight Capital focuses on Consumer & Commerce, FinTech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Telecommunications & Networking, Telecommunications & Networking, Consumer & Commerce, FinTech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, FinTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Real Estate & PropTech, Real Estate & PropTech, Consumer & Commerce.
What company stages does Searchlight Capital focus on?
Searchlight Capital typically invests at the MultiStage stage.
What is Searchlight Capital's AUM?
Searchlight Capital's assets under management are estimated between $10.0B and $100.0B.