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Who is Clearlake Capital?
Clearlake Capital is a private equity firm based in the United States.
Firm facts
Clearlake Capital
- Type
- private equity firm
- Headquarters
- Santa Monica, United States
- Website
- clearlake.com
Last verified 2026-10-26
How they work
Clearlake Capital Group is a global private investment firm with private equity, private and liquid credit strategies. Its private equity group invests across technology, industrials and consumer businesses and works with management on operations, people and strategy.
Clearlake provides capital to companies at growth or transition points and uses its O.P.S. framework to work with management on operations, people and strategy.
- Capital
- $185 billion combined assets under management reported for 2026, across the private equity and credit businesses; this is not a single-fund committed capital figure.
- Capital model
- Flexible debt and equity investments across the capital structure; private equity and credit businesses operate within the group.
- Geography
- Global investment mandate with offices in the United States, United Kingdom, Ireland and Singapore.
- Hold period
- Patient, long-term capital; no fixed numeric hold period is stated on the saved official pages.
- Majority or minority
- Considers control and non-control investments.
- Ownership
- Buyouts, turnarounds, corporate carve-outs, recapitalizations and reorganizations.
- Sector focus
- Technology, industrials and consumer businesses, including software/data/managed services, manufacturing/distribution and consumer services.
- Enterprise value
- Dynamic mid-cap and large-cap businesses; no numeric enterprise-value range is stated on the saved official strategy page.
Their portfolio
Showing 22 of 22 known holdings — coverage is still partial.
Company
Sector
What they do
- SectorSoftware & IT servicesWhat they doAlteryx is a provider of AI-driven data analytics and automation solutions, empowering users to turn raw data into high-impact business outcomes.
- SectorSoftware & IT servicesWhat they doAMCS is a global provider of integrated software and vehicle technology for the environmental, recycling, and resource industries and offers optimization solutions to the broader transport and logistics market.
- SectorSoftware & IT servicesWhat they doAptean develops enterprise resource planning software for manufacturing and supply chain businesses.
- SectorConsumer & retailWhat they doBakeMark is a North American specialty distribution platform serving as a critical link between bakery ingredients manufacturers and national and local bakeries.
- SectorHealthcareWhat they doBamboo Health develops care coordination software and information services for physical and behavioral healthcare.
- SectorFinancial servicesWhat they doBetaNXT is software provider of self-clearing solutions including securities processing, custody, servicing, reporting, analytics, and other advisor tools to the wealth management industry.
- SectorSoftware & IT servicesWhat they doBeyondTrust is a provider of Privileged Access Management (PAM) software solutions, empowering organizations to secure and manage privileges across passwords, endpoints, and access while enhancing control and visibility.
- SectorSoftware & IT servicesWhat they doBlack Duck supplies application security testing software for development teams.
- SectorConsumer & retailWhat they doFounded in 1905 and centrally located in the heart of London, Chelsea F.C. is an iconic football brand with over 500 million fans across over 180 countries.
- SectorFinancial servicesWhat they doConfluence is an enterprise data and software solutions for regulatory, analytics, and investor communications.
- SectorSoftware & IT servicesWhat they doConstant Contact is a provider of cloud-based digital marketing solutions that enables the creation and management of customized marketing campaigns.
- SectorSoftware & IT servicesWhat they doCornerstone OnDemand (“Cornerstone”) is a provider of cloud-based talent management software-as-a-service (“SaaS”) solutions that help organizations develop and retain employees.
- SectorConsumer & retailWhat they doCrash Champions operates automotive collision repair facilities across the United States.
- SectorSoftware & IT servicesWhat they doDigiCert supplies digital certificates, certificate management and public-key infrastructure services.
- SectorSoftware & IT servicesWhat they doDiligent is the governance, risk and compliance (GRC) SaaS company, empowering more than 1 million users and 700,000 board members to clarify risk and elevate governance.
- SectorEducationWhat they doDiscovery Education provides K-12 digital curriculum, instructional materials and classroom video resources.
- SectorConstruction & infrastructureWhat they doDodge Construction Network harnesses data, analytics, and industry connections to provide a source of insights and opportunities in the commercial construction industry.
- SectorSoftware & IT servicesWhat they doDun & Bradstreet, a global provider of business decisioning data and analytics, enables companies around the world to improve their business performance.
- SectorSoftware & IT servicesWhat they doEagleView is a provider of high-resolution aerial imagery, property data analytics and structural measurements for government agencies, insurance carriers, roofing contractors and energy utilities.
- SectorHealthcareWhat they doFinThrive develops healthcare revenue cycle management software for hospitals.
- SectorFinancial servicesWhat they doCloud software for wealth and investment managers covering client engagement, portfolios and operations.
- SectorIndustrials & manufacturingWhat they doManufacturer of tapes, protective packaging, films and packaging machinery for business customers.
Exited holdings
Confirmed former portfolio companies, shown separately from current holdings.
Company
Sector
What they do
- SectorConstruction & infrastructureWhat they doBuilding-materials distribution platform serving home builders, remodelers and homeowners in the United States. (exited)
- SectorSoftware & IT servicesWhat they doData and analytics platform for arrest, incarceration and sanctions information used in risk decisions. (exited)
- SectorSoftware & IT servicesWhat they doGovernance, risk and compliance software platform for organisations across industries. (exited)
- SectorConsumer & retailWhat they doRetailer of plus-size women’s apparel through stores and online channels. (exited)
- SectorConsumer & retailWhat they doOnline off-price retailer of designer and private-label apparel and accessories. (exited)
- SectorSoftware & IT servicesWhat they doCloud operations-management software for education, government, healthcare and manufacturing organisations. (exited)
- SectorSoftware & IT servicesWhat they doCommunications-expense, managed-mobility and IT-service management solutions for enterprise customers. (exited)
- SectorConsumer & retailWhat they doProducer and marketer of jerky and other protein snacks sold through grocery and convenience channels. (exited)
- SectorConsumer & retailWhat they doOperator and investment partner for private golf and country clubs. (exited)
- SectorSoftware & IT servicesWhat they doProvider of enterprise communications implementation, technical support and managed IT services. (exited)
- SectorIndustrials & manufacturingWhat they doDistributor of industrial flow-control products, valves and automation components. (exited)
- SectorConsumer & retailWhat they doMarketer of plant-based chips, pretzels and crackers made from vegetables. (exited)
- SectorAgriculture & resourcesWhat they doOilfield-services provider offering water logistics, remote power and wellbore services to upstream operators. (exited)
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Sources
- clearlake.com · portfolio page
- clearlake.com · website
- clearlake.com · research
- clearlake.com · research
The truth, first.Data as at 2026-10-26