Behdad Eghbali
Behdad Eghbali | |
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| Born | May 6, 1976 Iran |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, investor |
| Known for | Co-founder and managing partner of Clearlake Capital |
Behdad Eghbali (; born May 6, 1976) is an Iranian-American billionaire entrepreneur and the co-founder and managing partner of the investment company Clearlake Capital. As of June 2025, Forbes valued his net worth at approximately US$4.4 billion. Eghbali first appeared on the Forbes 400 and Forbes Billionaires rankings in 2021.
Early life
Originally from Iran, Eghbali moved to the United States during his childhood. He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley.
Career
Eghbali started his professional journey in investment banking within the technology division at Morgan Stanley. He later transitioned to private equity, joining TPG Capital, where he specialized in buyouts and corporate turnarounds.
In 2006, together with José E. Feliciano, he established Clearlake Capital. The firm was recognized by the Financial Times in 2022 as among the fastest expanding buyout firms worldwide.
In May 2022, Clearlake played a leading role in a consortium that acquired Chelsea Football Club for £2.3 billion, obtaining roughly a 60% ownership share. Within this group, Eghbali stands out as one of the key owners.
He holds board positions at multiple Clearlake portfolio companies, including Chelsea Football Club, Confluence, Constant Contact, Cornerstone OnDemand, DigiCert, Diligent, EagleView, Ivanti, Newfold Digital, Perforce, and Quest.
Personal life
Eghbali is married and participates on the boards of various charitable organizations, notably his family’s Noor Foundation.
In 2024, he acquired a penthouse in London's Mayfair area valued at £56 million, underscoring his substantial personal investments in high-end real estate.