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title: Clearlake seals $14.8bn fund as AI bets drive capital
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### Clearlake seals $14.8bn fund as AI bets drive capital

PE Insights • June 17, 2026 at 4:11 AM ET

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**Clearlake Capital** closed its eighth flagship fund, **$14.8 billion**, marking one of the largest raises in a market where capital is scarce. The total includes co‑investment vehicles and separately managed accounts, and the firm pledged the capital to secular shifts such as artificial **AI**, software modernization, digital transformation and operational efficiency. The close signals investor confidence in seasoned managers.

Fundraising for private‑market funds has become markedly harder, prompting limited partners to tighten scrutiny and favor managers with proven scale. **Clearlake** attracted nearly **300 investors** spanning 35 countries across six continents, blending existing backers with fresh capital. Co‑founder José Feliciano said the result reflects the firm’s platform strength and track record amid a selective environment.

With **AI** and digital overhaul driving demand, the newly sourced pool equips Clearlake to pursue large‑cap buyouts and growth investments without diluting returns. The fund’s size places the firm among the top‑tier private‑equity houses able to marshal multi‑billion dollars in a constrained era, reinforcing its bargaining power with sellers and lenders.

Investors’ appetite for Clearlake reflects broader trends where capital migrates toward managers that can navigate technology‑driven disruption. By earmarking the bulk of the capital for AI‑centric and efficiency‑focused deals, the firm aims to capture upside in sectors poised for rapid change, a strategy that could translate into higher IRRs for its global limited‑partner base.

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