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Willkie Advises Tillman Global Holdings on $1.5 Billion Investment with Bain Capital in Eaton Fiber
Willkie Advises Tillman Global Holdings on $1.5 Billion Investment with Bain Capital in Eaton Fiber
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July 29, 2026
Willkie is representing Tillman Global Holdings ("Tillman") in connection with the $1.5 billion investment in Eaton Fiber, an affiliate of Tillman, by Bain Capital and Tillman to accelerate the expansion of Verizon fiber broadband through fiber network deployment across the United States. The investment, which was led by Bain Capital's Special Situations team, fully funds the acquisition of Ripple Fiber and the next phase of Eaton Fiber's network expansion.
In connection with the investment, Eaton Fiber has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Ripple Fiber, a leading 100% fiber-optic internet provider and network operator. The acquisition is the first step in Eaton Fiber's buy-and-build strategy to bring Verizon fiber broadband to over a million locations outside Verizon's current fiber footprint through organic construction and disciplined acquisitions.
Founded in 2013 by Sanjiv Ahuja, Tillman is a U.S.-based holding company that builds and scales leading businesses in essential digital and energy infrastructure, with a portfolio that includes fiber networks, mobile tower platforms, hyperscale data centers and in-building connectivity systems.
The Willkie team was led by partners Brian Hamilton and Heather Weigel and included associates Matthew Killip and Jack Kaelin.
In connection with the investment, Eaton Fiber has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Ripple Fiber, a leading 100% fiber-optic internet provider and network operator. The acquisition is the first step in Eaton Fiber's buy-and-build strategy to bring Verizon fiber broadband to over a million locations outside Verizon's current fiber footprint through organic construction and disciplined acquisitions.
Founded in 2013 by Sanjiv Ahuja, Tillman is a U.S.-based holding company that builds and scales leading businesses in essential digital and energy infrastructure, with a portfolio that includes fiber networks, mobile tower platforms, hyperscale data centers and in-building connectivity systems.
The Willkie team was led by partners Brian Hamilton and Heather Weigel and included associates Matthew Killip and Jack Kaelin.
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