Consortium Led by Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital Completes Acquisition of Chelsea Football Club

Clearlake, Charlesbank and Fortress Lead Recapitalization of LEARFIELD

September 13, 2023

Media & Entertainment

LEARFIELD closed a comprehensive deleveraging and recapitalization transaction that reduced its outstanding debt by over $600 million and secured $150 million of new equity. The company's majority ownership is now comprised of lead capital providers Clearlake Capital Group, Charlesbank Capital Partners, and funds managed by affiliates of Fortress Investment Group, strengthening LEARFIELD’s balance sheet and funding continued growth across its media and technology businesses serving college athletics.

Flexpoint Ford Acquires Majority Stake in Clearstead Advisors

October 8, 2021

Financial Services

Flexpoint Ford has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Clearstead Advisors, a Cleveland-based registered investment advisor with approximately $29 billion in assets under management and advisement. The investment, which will see current investor Rosemont Investment Partners exit its minority stake, is intended to accelerate Clearstead's organic growth and strategic acquisitions and is expected to close by year-end subject to regulatory approval.

Clearlake Capital Acquires Confluence from TA Associates

June 17, 2021

Software

Clearlake Capital has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Confluence Technologies from TA Associates, with Clearlake becoming the majority shareholder and TA retaining a minority stake. The investment will support Confluence's global expansion and Clearlake's buy-and-build strategy to grow the company's software and data solutions for the investment management industry.

Seattle Sounders Ownership and Carlyle Acquire Seattle Reign FC

June 17, 2024

Media & Entertainment

The ownership group of Seattle Sounders FC partnered with global investment firm Carlyle to purchase Seattle Reign FC from OL Groupe, completing the acquisition in June 2024 for reported consideration of about $58 million. The deal brings the NWSL club under local Sounders ownership with Carlyle providing investment and board representation, and positions the club for commercial and competitive growth while keeping it rooted in the Pacific Northwest.

Bain Capital Acquires Concert Golf Partners from Clearlake Capital

November 17, 2025

Restaurants & Hospitality

Bain Capital has invested in Concert Golf Partners as Clearlake Capital completes its exit; terms were not disclosed. Concert Golf, an owner-operator of 39 private golf and country clubs headquartered in Lake Mary, Florida, will be supported by Bain's Private Equity and Real Estate teams to continue platform growth and investment in club amenities.

Clearlake Capital and Francisco Partners Invest in BeyondTrust

August 17, 2021

Cybersecurity

Clearlake Capital has made a significant equity investment in BeyondTrust, joining existing investor Francisco Partners as institutional shareholders. The capital will support BeyondTrust’s continued investment in cloud products, innovation, recurring revenue growth and its targeted acquisition strategy.