Clearlake Capital Group is a leading investment firm that specializes in private equity and special situation transactions. Founded in 2006, the firm operates integrated businesses across various investment strategies, including private equity, credit, and more. Clearlake takes a sector-focused approach and seeks to partner with experienced management teams, providing patient and long-term capital to dynamic businesses.

One of their key investment approaches is the operational improvement approach known as O. P. S.

®. Their core target sectors include technology, industrials, and consumer. With over $70 billion of assets under management, Clearlake has a proven track record, with their senior investment principals leading or co-leading over 400 investments.

Clearlake's headquarters are located in Santa Monica, CA, and they have affiliates in Dallas, TX, London, UK, and Dublin, Ireland. Led by José E. Feliciano and Behdad Eghbali, Clearlake has built a team of investment professionals with extensive experience in complex situations.

The firm has a flexible mandate to invest in both private and public transactions across the capital structure, focusing on debt or equity securities in the lower and middle market. Clearlake's value-added approach is further enhanced by their network of executives and operating resources within their core industries, enabling them to create value and improve operations