Clayton Dubilier & Rice
Private equityNew York · 99 people tracked
Investment thesis
CD&R pursues private equity investments through a distinctive approach centered on operational value creation and partnership orientation. The firm invests alongside business owners—including corporations, founders, and families—and leverages deep industry expertise, connectivity, and operational capability across sectors including Consumer & Retail Services, Financial Services, Healthcare, Industrials & Business Services, and Technology. As a 100% partner-owned firm, CD&R aligns strongly with its investors and emphasizes a collaborative dealmaking process that creates value for all parties.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 6, 2026.
Team · 99 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 1 of 3 portfolio companiesAdTech ×1Marketing Tech ×1
HQs:Germany×1United States×1
Investments · 3 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathVernon Hills, US
Jonathan Stevens(Executive Officer)Thomas Richards(Executive Officer, Director)Christine Leahy(Executive Officer)Dennis Berger(Executive Officer)Neal Campbell(Executive Officer)Christina Rother(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsBain Capital Double Impact Fund LPBain Capital Life SciencesBain Capital Tech OpportunitiesBlue Sea CapitalBootstrap EuropeCore Venture Capital+12 more
Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) is a private equity firm that partners with management teams to build and grow businesses across sectors where it has operating expertise.
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AdTechMarketing Tech
Co-investorsCreathor Ventures
Fund performance · per public LP disclosures · 9
as of Sep 2025| Fund | Vintage | Committed | Net IRR | TVPI | DPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton, Dubilier & Rice Fund XIILPs: California Public Employees' Retirement System, California State Teachers' Retirement System, Pennsylvania Public School Employees' Retirement System +8 more | 2023 | — | 43.3% | 1.48x | 0.10x |
| Clayton Dubilier Rice XI LPLPs: California State Teachers' Retirement System, California Public Employees' Retirement System, Maryland State Retirement and Pension System | 2021 | — | 4.8% | 1.14x | 0.03x |
| Clayton, Dubilier & Rice Fund X, L.P.LPs: California State Teachers' Retirement System, California Public Employees' Retirement System, Maryland State Retirement and Pension System | 2018 | — | 30.4% | 2.27x | 1.51x |
| Clayton, Dubilier & Rice Fund IX, L.P.LPs: California State Teachers' Retirement System, Daniels Fund, Maryland State Retirement and Pension System | 2014 | — | 18.9% | 2.36x | 1.80x |
| Clayton, Dubilier & Rice Fund VIIILPs: New York City Police Pension Fund, Maryland State Retirement and Pension System | 2009 | — | 6.2% | 1.14x | 1.14x |
| Clayton Dubilier & Rice VIII, L.P.LPs: New Mexico Educational Retirement Board, New York City Employees' Retirement System, New York City Police Pension Fund +5 more | 2007 | — | 26.2% | 2.43x | 2.43x |
| Clayton, Dubilier & Rice Fund VIILPs: New York City Police Pension Fund, New York City Fire Department Pension Fund, New York City Employees' Retirement System +1 more | 2005 | — | 2.5% | 1.12x | 1.12x |
| Clayton, Dubilier & Rice Fund VI, L.P.LPs: Washington State Investment Board | 1998 | — | 9.5% | 1.50x | 1.53x |
| Clayton, Dubilier & Rice Fund V, L.P.LPs: Washington State Investment Board | 1995 | — | 2.3% | 1.20x | 1.17x |
Source: public limited-partner disclosures (CalPERS, CalSTRS). Net IRR / TVPI / DPI as reported by the limited partner; a fund's early-year IRR is an interim estimate (J-curve).
Frequently asked questions
- What sectors does Clayton Dubilier & Rice focus on?
- Clayton Dubilier & Rice focuses on Consumer, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Healthtech, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Clayton Dubilier & Rice located?
- Clayton Dubilier & Rice is headquartered in New York, US.
- Who does Clayton Dubilier & Rice co-invest with?
- Clayton Dubilier & Rice most often shares deals with Core Venture Capital, DFJ, Frazier Life Sciences, among 15 tracked co-investors.
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Co-investors · 12
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Firms observed investing alongside Clayton Dubilier & Rice, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with Clayton Dubilier & Rice's recorded portfolio.
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