Often, our investment strategy is to partner with existing management teams in running their own companies. But ClearLight also invests in private companies in another way—we back a person with a plan. The CEO Alliance Program is designed for the experienced, passionate executive who wishes to acquire and create value in a company that has untapped potential or can serve as a platform for further acquisitions. ClearLight helps identify and buy companies, recruit managers and shape strategy with the CEO. Together we work to buy and build a significant business under your leadership.

Our current investment in The Outsource Group (www.theoutsourcegroup.com), profiled in the Case Studies section, is an example of a successful CEO Alliance.

CEO Profile

Experienced, successful senior executive
• Prior experience as a senior executive in the targeted industry,
preferably as CEO
• Demonstrated track record of creating shareholder value

Industry experience in targeted sector
• Understanding of industry dynamics, trends, and the competitive
environment
• Extensive contacts in the industry and a strong reputation among
industry insiders
• Extensive understanding of the key value levers and how to drive
results in the sector

Personal passion, with goals that are aligned with the ClearLight team
• Passionate about building a winning company with a well-defined
competitive strategy
• Strong experience and business acumen, ability to adapt and
drive innovation
• Strong chemistry with ClearLight

How It Works

The desired strategy is to acquire a platform within six to twelve months, then build and grow the company for the remaining four to six years.

Executive’s Role:
• Develop and execute strategy
• Leverage industry contacts to identify potential acquisitions
• Provide industry specific diligence support
• Manage/oversee the operations, strategy and growth of the
business post-acquisitions

ClearLight’s Role:
• Assist in search for a target company
• Aid in due diligence
• Provide assistance in negotiations and documentation
• Provide equity financing and arrange debt financing
• Support company growth as active Board members