Silver Lake Waterman

Silver Lake is a global technology investment firm, with approximately $117 billion in combined assets under management and committed capital and a team of professionals based in North America, Europe and Asia. Silver Lake’s portfolio companies collectively generate more than $282 billion and employ approximately 437,000 people globally.

Portfolio
7 companies
Tracked Valuation
$10B
Companies Valued
6 of 7
Location
Menlo Park, California, United States
Founded
1999
Team size
1,269

Investment focus

Silver Lake Waterman's portfolio on More Capital spans enterprise software, data & analytics, cybersecurity, hr & workforce. The firm is based in Menlo Park, California, United States. Of the 7 portfolio companies tracked here, 6 have publicly reported valuations totaling approximately $10B.

If your company is backed by Silver Lake Waterman

Employees at companies backed by Silver Lake Waterman may encounter this fund's name on their cap table, in board communications, or in funding announcements. Understanding who invests in your employer can provide useful context when evaluating your equity.

What this means for your stock

Institutional investors like Silver Lake Waterman typically hold preferred shares with rights that differ from the common stock or options held by employees. In a liquidity event, preferred shareholders may have liquidation preferences, anti-dilution protections, or board-level governance rights that affect the value of common equity. The specific terms depend on each company's funding agreements.

Secondary market considerations

Some venture-backed companies allow employees to sell shares on secondary markets, while others restrict transfers. Whether your company permits secondary sales, and under what conditions, is typically governed by the company's equity plan and any applicable right-of-first-refusal provisions — not by the fund itself. However, the presence of institutional investors can sometimes signal the maturity and governance structure of the company.

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Silver Lake Waterman portfolio companies

7 companies tracked on More Capital, sorted by reported valuation. 1 companies do not have a publicly reported valuation.

Top holdings by valuation

By sector

Enterprise Software (3)

Data & Analytics (2)

Cybersecurity (1)

HR & Workforce (1)

Industries invested in

Frequent co-investors

Funds that most frequently co-invest alongside Silver Lake Waterman in the same companies.

Last verified: 2026-05-28

Portfolio data compiled from public filings, press releases, and industry databases. Valuations are reported figures and may not reflect current market conditions. Not investment advice. Consult a qualified advisor before making financial decisions.