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Clearlake Capital Group operates as a global investment firm, managing integrated platforms across private equity, credit, and other related strategies. The firm deploys flexible capital, investing in private and public transactions across the capital structure via debt or equity. Its core methodology is the O.P.S.® framework, designed to enhance operational performance and create value within its portfolio companies in technology, industrials, and consumer sectors.
Clearlake Capital Group was co-founded in 2006 by Behdad Eghbali and José E. Feliciano. Their insight focused on capturing value across varying economic cycles by investing in market dislocations, out-of-favor industries, and companies undergoing significant transitions. This flexible investment philosophy has consistently guided the firm's capital deployment since its inception.
The firm partners with experienced management teams and global investors, providing patient, long-term capital to dynamic businesses. Clearlake's vision is to deliver innovative and comprehensive global solutions, fostering long-term value creation and supporting sustained growth for its portfolio companies and strategic partners.
Key people at Clearlake Capital Group.
Clearlake Capital Group was founded in 2006 by Behdad Eghbali (Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Clearlake Capital Group) and Jose Feliciano (Co-Founder and Managing Partner).
Clearlake Capital Group was founded in 2006 by Behdad Eghbali (Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Clearlake Capital Group) and Jose Feliciano (Co-Founder and Managing Partner).
Clearlake Capital Group has 4 tracked investments across 3 companies. The latest tracked deal is $30.0M Series B in Novata in February 2023.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2023 | Novata | $30.0M Series B | Erik Hirsch | Clearvision Ventures, Energy Impact Partners, Foundation Capital, Microsoft, National Grid Partners, TotalEnergies Ventures, Verve Ventures, Alexander Weiss, Susana Quintana Plaza, Canson Capital Partners, Ford Foundation, Hellman & Friedman, Kohlberg & Company, Lindsay Goldberg, S&P Global, The Vistria Group |
| Dec 6, 2022 | Fanatics | $700.0M Other Equity | Clearlake Capital Group | Fidelity Management & Research Company, Liontree Partners, Silver Lake, Softbank |
| Jan 1, 2022 | Kiddo | $16.0M Series A | Cheryl Cheng | Maven Ventures, Mojo Partners, Techstars, Wavemaker Partners, Wavemaker Three Sixty Health |
| Nov 9, 2021 | Novata | $21.0M Series A | — | Bridgepoint, Margot Brandenburg, Hamilton Lane, Kohlberg & Company, KPS Capital Partners, Omidyar Network, S&P Global, Summa Equity, The Vistria Group, Thomas H. LEE Partners |
Key people at Clearlake Capital Group.
