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Forstmann Little & Co.

Venture Capital

Defunct NYC private equity firm founded in 1978, pioneering leveraged buyouts; one of the largest LBO firms globally at its peak until closing in 2014.

New York, United States · 2+ investments · 2 portfolio companies

Telecommunications
Headquarters
New York, United States
Founded
1978
Portfolio Companies
2
Total Investments
2
Last Investment
Mar 2002
Geographic Focus
United States

Investment Thesis

Specialized in leveraged buyouts and subordinated debt financings for recapitalizations and growth capital; returned over $14 billion in profit across 30+ acquisitions.

Forstmann Little & Co. is a Venture Capital firm based in New York, United States. It has made 2 investments, including Safelite Glass and Capella University. Focus areas include Telecommunications.

Portfolio2

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Venture Capital ×2 · Other ×1 · Private Equity ×1 · 1 shared rounds

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