Since Silver Lake’s founding in 1999, the investment team has grown to consist of 40 professionals with a variety of experiences in technology and private equity. The senior members of our team have each been involved in the finance, investment and technology industries for more than twenty years and our core investment team has been together since inception, though we regularly add top tier talent at all levels to enhance our firm. Silver Lake has built a team with technology domain expertise, sole focus on investing in technology and extensive senior-level relationships in the technology industry that position the firm to make successful large-scale private equity investments in technology companies. Silver Lake has earned a reputation as an excellent investment partner to management teams by adding value through the detailed sector knowledge, understanding of technology and business models, active board participation, and assistance outside the boardroom that are provided by our investment professionals.