About This Fund
Clearlake Capital Partners VIII is a fund managed by Clearlake Capital Group and based in Santa Monica, California. In terms of target investments, Clearlake Capital Partners VIII targets different types of businesses, including mature companies, distressed assets, and growth-oriented businesses. It will make opportunistic debt and equity investments in middle market companies undergoing change and/or are in underserved industries or markets. As of May 2024, Clearlake Capital has raised $7.5bn as part of its $15bn goal for Clearlake Capital Partners VIII, setting a $16.7bn hard cap for its eighth primary buyout fund, according to a report by Buyouts citing the May Investment Advisory Council meeting materials from the Connecticut Retirement Plans and Trust Funds.