CLEARVIEW CAPITAL | EST. 1999

Proud to Celebrate a
Quarter Century of
Growing Great
Companies

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25 Years of Empowering Founders and Management Teams

Since 1999, Clearview Capital has been more than just an investment firm. We’ve been a trusted partner, a catalyst for growth, and a champion for the entrepreneurial spirit. Never losing sight of our core values, we’re proud to celebrate 25 years of building lasting relationships, empowering management teams, and creating exceptional companies.

And Looking Back To the Times We Shared
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Founded in 1999, Clearview Capital is a private investment firm.

We believe that small victories are what big victories are made of.

We are constantly digging in and adding value.

Lasting Success & Remarkable Achievements

For 25 years, Clearview Capital has consistently upheld our core operating principles: preserving the unique culture of each company we invest in, fueling high-growth strategies, and providing unwavering support for the entrepreneurial spirit. Our timeline showcases not only the growth and evolution of Clearview but also the remarkable achievements and lasting success stories we’ve helped cultivate alongside our valued partners.

Key Moments

Humble Beginnings

1999

In 1999, we opened our first office above a garage. Seriously.

Closed CPG/AZEK®, first $100 million acquisition

2001

During our hold period, we implemented a brand-building growth strategy resulting in Azek® product line sales growing over 12-fold.

Closed first institutional fund

2002

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Clearview moved to Old Greenwich, CT office

2003

Clearview moved to second office in CT and closed 5th platform acquisition.

Clearview moved to a bigger office in Old Greenwich, CT

2005

Clearview expanded their office? What do we say here?

Reached $1 billion in distributions to limited partners

2007

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Closed first committed fund

2008

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Clearview Closed 100th Transaction

2016

F1 Discovery acquisition marked the 100th transaction for Clearview Capital.

Clearview moved to Stamford, CT office

2016

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Named to the inaugural Inc. Top 50 Founder-Friendly list

2019

Clearview was recognized as a Top 50 Founder-Friendly private equity firm by Inc. Magazine in 2019 and has since been one of only 15 firms to win this recognition three years in a row, every year the award has been given.

Named Top 50 PE firm for 6th consecutive year

2022

Grady Campbell recognized Clearview Capital for 6th consecutive year as a top 50 private equity firm

Dear Partners,

On behalf of the entire Clearview Capital team, we are deeply honored to express our heartfelt gratitude as we commemorate 25 years of partnership and growth.

 

This milestone would not have been possible without the trust and confidence you’ve placed in us – our portfolio companies, our dedicated partners, and our exceptional employees. Together, we’ve built a legacy of shared success, transforming good companies into great ones and empowering entrepreneurs to achieve their full potential.

 

As we reflect on the past 25 years, we are filled with pride for the accomplishments we’ve achieved together. We’re also filled with excitement as we look to the future, eager to continue our mission of building lasting partnerships and fostering entrepreneurial growth.

 

Thank you for being a part of our journey. We’re deeply grateful for your continued support and look forward to many more years of shared success.

 

James Andersen & Calvin Neider
Founder & Founding Partner
Clearview Capital
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