Clearlake Capital Acquires Perforce Software

“When the opportunity arose, I did not hesitate to partner with Summit for the third time in my career. Their deep software experience and focus on growth provided valuable support as we worked together to transform Perforce.”
Janet Dryer
Acquired by Clearlake Capital 2017
DevOps software tools for enterprises
Partnered with Janet Dryer, former CEO of Summit-backed HelpSystems, to lead a transformation of the business
Completed three acquisitions during Summit’s two-year investment, broadening Perforce’s product suite and expanding the company’s customer base
Increased EBITDA by more than 4x
Acquired by Clearlake Capital Group in 2017
Founded in 1995, Perforce was a leading provider of version control and configuration management software for teams building digital products. After serving as CEO of Perforce for more than two decades, Founder Christopher Seiwald sought to transition the business to new leadership. Summit introduced software industry veteran Janet Dryer – former CEO of Summit-backed HelpSystems – and in 2016, acquired Perforce to launch the company on its next phase of growth.
How Summit helped:
Today, Perforce is a leading provider of enterprise-grade DevOps solutions that enable developers and operations teams across the globe to build and deliver digital products faster and with higher quality. Serving more than 3,000 customers worldwide, Perforce is trusted by the world's most innovative brands, including NVIDIA, Pixar, Scania, Ubisoft, and VMware.