Stephen Sefton
Founder at Clearwater Equity Group, Inc.
Profile
Steve founded Clearwater Equity Group in 1997 after twenty years of making private equity and debt investments.
He founded Clearwater because of his desire to make long-term investments in profitable small businesses in partnership with management teams and other investors.?
Steve has retired from serving on the Boards of all portfolio companies and has been succeeded by Brian Sefton.
Steve remains involved in strategic planning for CEG and serves on the Investment Committee which reviews/approves prospective new investments.
Education: Bachelor’s of Business Administration – Finance, University of Notre Dame
Stephen Sefton active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Clearwater Equity Group, Inc.
 Clearwater Equity Group, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Clearwater Equity Group, Inc (Clearwater Equity Group) is a private equity firm founded in 1997 by Stephen R. Sefton. The firm is headquartered in Edina, Minnesota. | Founder | 1996-12-31 |
Omni Workspace Co. LLC
 Omni Workspace Co. LLC Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Omni Workspace Co. LLC engages in the sale of office furniture. It operates under the following brands: Atmosphere Commercial Interiros, Atmosphere Services, A&M Business Interior Services, and Emerald City Moving & Storage. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Stephen Sefton
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| LIFE TIME FITNESS, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2008-10-19 |
Norwest Equity Partners
 Norwest Equity Partners Investment ManagersFinance Norwest Equity Partners is a private equity firm, a subsidiary of Norwest Partners founded in 1961 by John E. Lindahl. The firm is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 1996-12-31 |
Training of Stephen Sefton
| University of Notre Dame | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 4 |
|---|---|
Life Time, Inc.
 Life Time, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Life Time, Inc. operates health and fitness centers. The firm specializes in sports and recreation. The company was founded by Bahram Akradi in 1992 and is headquartered in Chanhassen, MN. | Consumer Services |
Norwest Equity Partners
Norwest Equity Partners Investment ManagersFinance Norwest Equity Partners is a private equity firm, a subsidiary of Norwest Partners founded in 1961 by John E. Lindahl. The firm is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. | Finance |
Omni Workspace Co. LLC
Omni Workspace Co. LLC Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Omni Workspace Co. LLC engages in the sale of office furniture. It operates under the following brands: Atmosphere Commercial Interiros, Atmosphere Services, A&M Business Interior Services, and Emerald City Moving & Storage. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Distribution Services |
Clearwater Equity Group, Inc.
Clearwater Equity Group, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Clearwater Equity Group, Inc (Clearwater Equity Group) is a private equity firm founded in 1997 by Stephen R. Sefton. The firm is headquartered in Edina, Minnesota. | Finance |
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