Clayton, Dubilier & Rice Overview

  • Investor Type
  • PE/​Buyout

  • Status
  • Active

  • Professionals
  • 169

Professionals

  • Investments
  • 544

  • Portfolio
  • 48

  • Exits
  • 147

Exits

Clayton, Dubilier & Rice General Information

Company Description

Founded in 1978, Clayton, Dubilier & Rice is a private equity firm based in New York, New York. The firm prefers to invest through means of buyouts, carveouts, corporate divestiture, and growth capital focused on business services, consumer/retail, financial services, and healthcare. industrials and technology sectors in North America and Western Europe. This firm is a Registered Investment Adviser (RIA).

Business Details

Website
www.cdr.com
Year Founded
1978
Investor Status
Actively Seeking New Investments
Trade Association
French Venture Capital Association (AFIC)
British Venture Capital Association (BRVCA)
Emerging Markets Private Equity Association (EMPEA)
Private Equity Council (PEC)
Primary Investor Type
PE/Buyout
Other Investor Types
Growth/Expansion
Corporate Office
  • 550 Madison Avenue
  • 18th Floor
  • New York, NY 10022
  • United States
+1 (212)

Clayton, Dubilier & Rice Investments & Acquisitions (544)

Clayton, Dubilier & Rice’s most recent investment was a with DAN Distribution. The deal was made on 07-Jul-2025.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Company Stage Lead Partner
DAN Distribution 07-Jul-2025 Distributors/Wholesale Generating Revenue
Advanced Fastening Supply 30-Jun-2025 Distributors/Wholesale Generating Revenue
Calais Reciprocal Insurance Exchange 18-Jun-2025 Property and Casualty Insurance Generating Revenue
Larson Forgings 13-Jun-2025 Industrial Supplies and Parts Generating Revenue
Raider Hansen 02-Jun-2025 Buyout/LBO Distributors/Wholesale Generating Revenue
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Clayton, Dubilier & Rice Exits (147)

Clayton, Dubilier & Rice has made a total of 147 exits. Its latest exit was from Epicor Software for on 30-Oct-2024. The exit was categorized as .

Company Name Exit Date Exit Type Exit Size
Epicor Software 30-Oct-2024
Cheney Brothers 08-Oct-2024
MOD Pizza 10-Jul-2024
Cynosure (Other Devices and Supplies) 02-Apr-2024
Beacon Roofing Supply 08-Dec-2023 Secondary Transaction - Open Market
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Clayton, Dubilier & Rice Fund Performance

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Clayton, Dubilier & Rice Investments by Industry, Year, and Region

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Clayton, Dubilier & Rice FAQs

  • What is Clayton, Dubilier & Rice?

    Founded in 1978, Clayton, Dubilier & Rice is a private equity firm based in New York, New York.

  • When was Clayton, Dubilier & Rice founded?

    Clayton, Dubilier & Rice was founded in 1978.

  • Where is Clayton, Dubilier & Rice headquartered?

    Clayton, Dubilier & Rice is headquartered in New York, NY.

  • What is Clayton, Dubilier & Rice's total asset value?

    Clayton, Dubilier & Rice has around in total assets under management.

  • How many investments has Clayton, Dubilier & Rice made?

    Clayton, Dubilier & Rice has made 544 investments.

  • What has Clayton, Dubilier & Rice invested in?

    Clayton, Dubilier & Rice has made numerous investments in companies like DAN Distribution, Advanced Fastening Supply, and Calais Reciprocal Insurance Exchange within the Distributors/Wholesale and Property and Casualty Insurance industries.

  • What has Clayton, Dubilier & Rice invested in recently?

    Clayton, Dubilier & Rice's latest investment was on 07-Jul-2025 in DAN Distribution, a company within the Distributors/Wholesale industry.

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