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Quest Software Inc.
Quest Software Inc. is a global enterprise IT management and security software firm, owned by Clearlake Capital since 2021.
Quest Software Inc.
Quest Software was founded in 1987 in Aliso Viejo, California, and has undergone multiple ownership changes, including acquisitions by Dell in 2012 and later by private equity firms Francisco Partners and Elliott Management in 2016. The company went private again in 2021 through a $5.4 billion acquisition by Clearlake Capital (per The Wall Street Journal, August 2021). Quest provides software for database management, identity and access management, endpoint security, and data backup and recovery. Its product suite includes Toad for Oracle, One Identity, and NetVault. The company serves mid-sized to large enterprises across finance, healthcare, and government sectors, primarily in North America and Europe. The firm does not publicly disclose employee headcount or financial metrics as a private entity. It maintains its headquarters in Aliso Viejo with additional offices in Europe, Asia, and Australia. No philanthropic or adjacent investment vehicles are known from public records. Quest's structural differentiator is its focus on the 'IT operations' niche — a mature, recurring-revenue market largely avoided by venture-backed startups. The company has sustained through multiple private equity ownership cycles, each refocusing the product roadmap toward cloud migration and compliance.
General information
Firm type
other
Year founded
—
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Aliso Viejo
Corporate office
Aliso Viejo, CA, United States
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who owns Quest Software?
Quest Software is currently owned by Clearlake Capital Group, which acquired the company in 2021 for $5.4 billion (per The Wall Street Journal, August 2021). Clearlake is a private equity firm focused on technology and industrial investments.
What products does Quest Software offer?
Quest provides IT management software including Toad for Oracle database management, One Identity identity and access management, NetVault data backup, and endpoint security tools. Its portfolio covers database administration, identity governance, privileged access management, and disaster recovery.
What industries does Quest Software serve?
Quest serves mid-sized to large enterprises in finance, healthcare, government, and technology sectors. Its customer base includes over 100,000 organizations globally, with a strong presence in regulated industries requiring compliance and data protection.
How has Quest Software's ownership changed over time?
Quest was publicly traded until 2012 when Dell acquired it. In 2016, Dell sold Quest to private equity firms Francisco Partners and Elliott Management. Clearlake Capital Group acquired Quest in 2021 for $5.4 billion, taking the company private again (per The Wall Street Journal, August 2021).
Does Quest Software make venture capital investments?
No, Quest Software is an enterprise software company, not an investment firm. It operates as a standalone business under private equity ownership, focusing on product development and organic growth rather than external investments.
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