Introduction to Silver Lake: From their founding to their strategy, team and geographic focus.
Scope of deals: Exploring deal formats and sectors.
Market setup for large-scale tech: Unveiling recent deals with a spotlight on the larger “all-in” control transactions of the Silver Lake Partners VII Fund (“SLP VII Fund”), in addition to the pipeline and themes.
Tech-enabled trends: Delving into tech-driven trends such as healthcare, content and travel.
Value addition and growth: Learning how companies are enhanced, unlocking new stages of financial and operational growth.
Progress: Latest fundraising updates on Silver Lake Partners VII Fund (“SLP VII Fund”).
Managing Director at Silver Lake
CFA – Vice President of the Investment Team at Petiole USA Limited
Education - 3 min
The intelligent investor seeks two things: 1) the right level of return for their financial objectives 2) the appropriate level of risk required to deliver such returns.As we’ve covered elsewhere, the outlook for returns in the public markets is declining just as the risks (political and economic) are rising. This has led many investors to consider private markets, especially private equity (PE), as a way to maintain returns while reducing risk through diversification.
Jul 28, 2025
Market Insights - 4 min
At its last meeting in June, the Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) opted once again to hold rates at their current level of 4.25% to 4.5%. It is widely expected that there will be no change at the upcoming meeting on July 29th and 30th.[1]Beyond this, there is little clarity, not only in the markets but also within the Fed itself, amid the seismic shifts and crosscurrents of world affairs. In this article, we examine the data and attempt to parse out the facts from the speculation.
Jul 21, 2025
Education - 3 min
The drive to identify the “next big thing” has captivated investors for centuries. From the railroad boom of the 1800s to oil’s dominance in the mid-20th century and the digital revolution of recent decades, every era brings with it compelling narratives. But while these stories capture attention, they rarely guarantee sustained investment success. Rather than attempting to predict which sector will outperform next, long-term investors often benefit more by diversifying across industries, which is a strategy that history has consistently rewarded.
Jul 20, 2025