Early Life
Behdad Eghbali was born in Iran on May 6, 1976. At the age of 10, his family moved to the United States due to the Iran-Iraq war. This move presented him with opportunities that would shape his future. He embraced the challenges of adapting to a new culture with determination, which instilled in him resilience and hard work.
Rise to Success
Eghbali began his career in investment banking at Morgan Stanley and then moved to Jefferies Broadview and TPG Capital, honing his skills in financial transactions and buyouts. In 2006, he co-founded Clearlake Capital with José E. Feliciano. Clearlake Capital has grown into a leading private equity firm, known for its operational improvement strategy and investments in software, technology, industrials, and consumer businesses. The firm has over $90 billion in assets under management as of 2025.
Key Business Strategies
Clearlake Capital focuses on industries like software, industrials, consumer businesses, and technology-enabled services. The firm is recognized for its ability to transform companies through operational excellence. Eghbali's strategic vision has been instrumental in Clearlake's growth, and he sits on the boards of numerous Clearlake portfolio companies. In 2022, Clearlake Capital led a consortium to acquire Chelsea Football Club, which showcased Eghbali's ability to diversify into sports and entertainment.
Philanthropy
Behdad Eghbali serves on the boards of non-profit organizations including his family foundation, the Noor Foundation. Further information about specific philanthropy initiatives is unavailable.
