ClearLight Partners

What is ClearLight Partners?

ClearLight Partners is a prominent middle-market private equity firm based in Southern California, known for its expertise in growing established and profitable middle-market businesses. With $600 million of capital, they have substantial operating and financial experience, which allows them to make discerning long-term investments and contribute significantly to the expansion of companies.

They typically invest equity amounts ranging from $10 to $50 million in businesses that show revenues between $20 million and $250 million, and EBITDA figures from $5 million to $20 million.

While ClearLight maintains a preference for businesses headquartered in Southern California and the Western United States, it is open to investment opportunities in sizeable companies throughout the United States and Canada.

The firm's industry focus is diverse, extending across several sectors such as specialty manufacturing and distribution, business services, education and training, healthcare services, specialty finance services, consumer products and services, and more recently, have shown interest in software and web-based marketplace SaaS solutions, biotech, business solutions, fintech and financial services, hardware and manufacturing, cleantech, healthtech and fitness, cannabis, logistics and distribution, medical devices and hospital services, and healthcare and wellness.

In addition to equity financing, ClearLight is also capable of providing mezzanine financing to complement its equity investments.

This strategic approach offers a flexible financial foundation for the firms they partner with, facilitating enhanced growth and development in their respective markets.