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Based on previous WSO threads, here are some insights related to Clearlake and the broader context of fundraising and investment challenges:

  • Clearlake: Mentioned as one of the funds that piled into the fundraising rush before things blew up. They were strong performers that benefited from the momentum of 2021-2022.
  • Fundraising Challenges: The context highlights that many funds, including Clearlake, Veritas, and others, were oversubscribed and got lucky due to the favorable fundraising environment of the past few years.
  • Future Outlook: The next few years will be interesting to see which funds actually hold up, especially given the historically low interest rates that previously fueled their success.

For a detailed list of investors who might have lost money on such deals, you might need to look into specific reports or discussions on WSO or other financial news sources.

Sources: Troubled fundraising processes, Forget IB: The big bucks are made in Real Estate, https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/investment-banking/worst-non-closing-story-of-all-time?customgpt=1, https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/investing/my-key-takeaways-from-the-introduction-of-the-intelligent-investor-part-116-to-be?customgpt=1, Tides Equities?

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