Profile
Clearlake Capital Group, based in Santa Monica, is a global alternative asset manager founded in 2006 by Managing Partners José E. Feliciano and Behdad Eghbali. The firm has a broad investment mandate across private equity, liquid and private credit, and other related strategies. With a team spread across 14 offices globally, Clearlake Capital is known for its flexible mandate to invest in private and public transactions across the capital structure, focusing on operational improvement through its proprietary O.P.S.® Framework.
Clearlake invests in multiple sectors including artificial intelligence, software modernization, digital transformation, and operational efficiency. The firm provides large-scale capital solutions with investments typically in the range of $100+ million. With over $185 billion of assets under management, Clearlake is supported by diverse LPs across six continents. Its funds include Clearlake Capital Partners VIII at $14.8 billion, positioning it to capitalize on AI-driven transformation.
Notable investments by Clearlake Capital include Dun & Bradstreet, Qualus, and ModMed. The firm leverages its Clearlake AI Labs for high-impact initiatives, enhancing operations and development in its portfolio companies.
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Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. Funds
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
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Clearlake Capital Partners VIII
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Private Equity (PE)
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Software
AI
Technology
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Late Stage (Series C+)
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North America
South America
Europe
Middle East
Asia
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$100+ m
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$14800 M
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June 2026
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AI Transformation Fund
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Business Services (B2B)
Consumer Products
Healthcare Services
Industrial
Software
AI
Technology
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Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
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North America
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$50-100 m
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September 2026
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