Clearlake Capital Group, L.P.

Overview

Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. is a private equity firm founded in 2006, focusing on technology, industrial, and consumer sectors. The firm operates integrated businesses across private equity, credit, and other related strategies, managing over $80 billion in assets. Clearlake seeks to partner with experienced management teams by providing patient, long-term capital to dynamic businesses that can benefit from its operational improvement approach, O.P.S.® The firm's investment strategy includes buyouts and distressed securities, leveraging its pan-Asian investment platform to create market-leading businesses. Clearlake has a flexible mandate to invest in private and public transactions across the capital structure in debt or equity securities, aiming to create value by investing in market dislocations, out-of-favor industries, and companies in transition while improving operations. Through Clearlake Credit, it offers liquid and illiquid credit solutions to sponsor-backed companies globally. Clearlake's notable investments include the acquisition of Ashley Stewart in 2014, which was sold in 2016 after significant restructuring. In 2020, the firm acquired Endurance International Group for approximately $3 billion, combining its Web Presence division with Web.com to form Newfold Digital. In 2021, Clearlake acquired Cornerstone OnDemand for $5.2 billion, taking the company private. In 2022, Clearlake, as part of an investor consortium named BlueCo, acquired Chelsea F.C. for $3 billion, holding about 60% ownership and sharing joint control with Todd Boehly. In 2024, Clearlake acquired Natixis' pan-European private credit business, MV Credit, and launched Clearlake Credit, unifying its credit platforms. The firm has been recognized for its support of founder-owned businesses, being named to Inc.'s 2023 list of Founder-Friendly Investors. Clearlake's global presence includes offices in Santa Monica, Dallas, London, Dublin, Luxembourg, Abu Dhabi, and Singapore, reflecting its extensive reach and commitment to dynamic businesses worldwide.

Investment Focus

• Experienced management teams
• Dynamic businesses in transition or expansion
• Companies that can benefit from operational improvement

Portfolio Companies