Oak Hill Capital Makes Majority Investment in Lit Communities to Accelerate Fiber Expansion

Stephens Capital Partners and The Pritzker Organization Invest in Lit Communities

March 1, 2021

Telecommunications

Stephens Capital Partners and The Pritzker Organization have completed an investment in Lit Communities to support deployment of fiber‑optic broadband networks nationwide. The capital will fund immediate construction of Lit’s Medina Fiber subsidiary project in Medina County, Ohio and accelerate Lit’s municipal partnership model and future market expansion.

Omni Fiber Merges with Lit Fiber to Accelerate FTTH Expansion

November 20, 2024

Telecommunications

Omni Fiber and Lit Fiber have agreed to merge, consolidating Lit Fiber's Medina County, Ohio network into Omni Fiber to accelerate fiber-to-the-home expansion and speed market rollout. Both companies are majority-owned by Oak Hill Capital; existing Lit Fiber shareholders Stephens Capital Partners and The Pritzker Organization will remain minority investors and continue to support the business.

Oak Hill Capital Backs Omni Fiber with $250M to Expand Midwest Fiber Broadband

July 22, 2022

Telecommunications

Oak Hill Capital committed $250 million from its Oak Hill Capital Partners VI fund as the majority investor in newly formed Omni Fiber to accelerate construction of 100% fiber-to-the-premises networks serving small and mid-sized markets in the U.S. Midwest. Omni Fiber, an Ohio-based FTTP internet service provider led by CEO Darrick Zucco, will offer up to 2 Gbps symmetrical service with no data caps and initial projects in Ohio, Pennsylvania and Michigan targeting underserved communities.

Oak Hill Capital Partners with Race Communications to Accelerate California Fiber Expansion

November 4, 2020

Telecommunications

Oak Hill Capital has entered into a definitive agreement to form a partnership with Race Communications, a family-owned fiber-to-the-premises operator, to accelerate expansion of Race’s fiber network across California. The deal (subject to customary regulatory approvals) will support Race’s plans to extend high-speed fiber-to-the-home services to additional unserved and underserved communities while Race’s management team remains in place.

Oak Hill Capital Acquires Majority Stake in Wire 3

January 4, 2024

Telecommunications

Oak Hill Capital has acquired Wire 3 from Guggenheim Investments and committed up to $250 million to accelerate the fiber-to-the-home expansion across underserved communities in Florida. Wire 3’s management will remain shareholders and continue to lead the business as Oak Hill supports the company’s network buildout and customer growth.

Oak Hill Capital Invests in NetSpeed LLC to Accelerate Northeast Fiber Deployment

January 21, 2021

Telecommunications

Oak Hill Capital has formed a partnership with NetSpeed LLC to provide capital and support to accelerate NetSpeed's expansion of fiber-to-the-premises networks across the Northeastern United States. NetSpeed's founder Frank Chiaino and management remain significant investors in the business while Oak Hill will contribute operational and financial expertise to scale deployments.