The Carlyle Group Overview

  • Investor Type
  • PE/​Buyout

  • Status
  • Active

  • Professionals
  • 473

Professionals

  • Investments
  • 2,907

  • Portfolio
  • 312

  • Exits
  • 1,185

Exits

The Carlyle Group General Information

Company Description

Founded in 1987, The Carlyle Group is a private equity firm based in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm seeks to invest in companies operating in the aerospace, government services, consumer, media, retail, financial services, aviation finance, energy, real estate, healthcare, infrastructure, industrial, technology, and transportation sectors. This firm is a Registered Investment Adviser (RIA).

Business Details

Website
www.carlyle.com
Formerly Known As
Carlyle Group L.P.
Year Founded
1987
Investor Status
Actively Seeking New Investments
Trade Association
Alberta Venture Capital Association (ABVCA)
French Venture Capital Association (AFIC)
Italian Venture Capital Association (AIFI)
British Venture Capital Association (BRVCA)
German Venture Capital Association (BVK)
Brazilian Venture Capital Association (BZVCA)
Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity (CVCPE)
Illinois Venture Capital Association (IVCA2)
National Association of Small Business Investment Companies (NASBIC)
Dutch Venture Capital Association (NVP)
Private Equity Council (PEC)
Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI)
Primary Investor Type
PE/Buyout
Other Investor Types
Asset Manager
Growth/Expansion
Infrastructure
Real Estate
Corporate Office
  • 1001 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
  • Washington, DC 20004-2505
  • United States
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The Carlyle Group Investments & Acquisitions (2,907)

The Carlyle Group’s most recent investment was a with AkzoNobel India (Paints Business). The deal was made on 16-Mar-2025.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Company Stage Lead Partner
AkzoNobel India (Paints Business) 16-Mar-2025 Other Commercial Services Generating Revenue
Sanoptis 11-Mar-2025 Clinics/Outpatient Services Generating Revenue
Carolinas Investment Consulting 05-Mar-2025 Asset Management Generating Revenue
Alpha-Numero 01-Mar-2025 IT Consulting and Outsourcing Generating Revenue
Bluebird Bio 21-Feb-2025 Buyout/LBO Biotechnology Generating Revenue/Not Profitable
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The Carlyle Group Exits (1,185)

The Carlyle Group has made a total of 1,185 exits. Its latest exit was from Hunkemöller on 24-Mar-2025. The exit was categorized as .

Company Name Exit Date Exit Type Exit Size
Hunkemöller 24-Mar-2025
Hexaware Technologies 19-Feb-2025
PIB Group 01-Feb-2025
Forgital Group 17-Dec-2024
1E 11-Dec-2024 Merger/Acquisition
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The Carlyle Group Fund Performance

Fund Name Vintage Size Dry Powder DPI RVPI TVPI IRR

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The Carlyle Group Investments by Industry, Year, and Region

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The Carlyle Group Affiliates

Subsidiaries (12)

Name Industry Location Year Founded
Carlyle Secured Lending III BDC New York, NY 2021
Carlyle Credit Solutions BDC New York, NY 2017
Expertia Travel Lima, Peru 2015
Tc Group IV Washington, DC 2014
Churchill Financial Minneapolis, MN 2006
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The Carlyle Group FAQs

  • What is The Carlyle Group?

    Founded in 1987, The Carlyle Group is a private equity firm based in Washington, District of Columbia.

  • When was The Carlyle Group founded?

    The Carlyle Group was founded in 1987.

  • Where is The Carlyle Group headquartered?

    The Carlyle Group is headquartered in Washington, DC.

  • What is The Carlyle Group's total asset value?

    The Carlyle Group has around in total assets under management.

  • How many investments has The Carlyle Group made?

    The Carlyle Group has made 2,907 investments.

  • What has The Carlyle Group invested in?

    The Carlyle Group has made numerous investments in companies like AkzoNobel India (Paints Business), Sanoptis, and Carolinas Investment Consulting within the Commercial Services, Clinics/Outpatient Services, and Asset Management industries.

  • What has The Carlyle Group invested in recently?

    The Carlyle Group's latest investment was on 16-Mar-2025 in AkzoNobel India (Paints Business), a company within the Commercial Services industry.

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