Description Specializing in the financial services industry, private equity investment firm Lightyear Capital provides buyout and growth capital primarily to middle market companies. Its investments range from $50 million to $150 million per transaction in firms involved in banking, brokerage, capital markets, insurance and reinsurance, leasing, specialty finance, and financial technology. Lightyear Capital's principals bring their own experience from the financial services industry to their portfolio companies, offering expertise in growth strategies, raising capital, and operational efficiencies, as well as an established network of relationships and contacts.