Clearlake Capital closes Fund VIII with $14.8 billion in commitments

  • Clearlake Capital closed its eighth flagship private equity fund, Clearlake Capital Partners VIII, with USD 14.8 billion of capital commitments.
  • The total includes related co-investment vehicles, separately managed accounts.
  • Capital targets investments tied to AI-driven transformation, software modernization, digital transformation, operational efficiency.
  • Fundraising drew nearly 300 investors across six continents, spanning 35 countries.
  • Evercore Private Funds Group advised on fundraising; Kirkland & Ellis served as legal adviser.


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