José E. Feliciano

At-a-Glance

Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Clearlake Capital, the 12th largest private equity firm globally, overseeing over $90 billion in assets.
Co-founded Clearlake Capital in 2006.
Serves on the boards of Clearlake portfolio companies, including Chelsea F.C. and WellPet.
Co-led the acquisition of Chelsea F.C. for over £4.25 billion and acquired approximately 40% of the San Diego Padres.
Holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical and aerospace engineering from Princeton University and an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business.

Biography

José E. Feliciano is a Puerto Rican businessman and investor, recognized as the co-founder and managing partner of the investment firm Clearlake Capital. As of May 2026, Forbes reported his net worth at $3.

9 billion, placing him on the Forbes 400 and Forbes billionaires lists since 2020. Clearlake Capital is noted as the 12th largest private equity firm globally, having overseen more than $45 billion in capital, with firm assets increasing to over $90 billion in 2025.