CG Profile
The Carlyle Group Inc. is a distinguished investment firm specializing in direct and fund of fund investments across a diverse array of sectors and geographies. Through its direct investment arm, Carlyle focuses on a broad spectrum of strategies including management-led buyouts, privatizations, divestitures, and strategic minority equity investments. The firm also engages in structured credit, global distressed opportunities, and venture and growth capital financing, supporting enterprises from seed and startup phases to mid and late-stage ventures.
Carlyle operates through four main segments: Corporate Private Equity, Real Assets, Global Market Strategies, and Solutions. Its investment scope spans a wide range of industries including industrial, agribusiness, fintech, aerospace, defense, automotive, healthcare, real estate, telecommunications, media, and more. Within these sectors, Carlyle targets opportunities in manufacturing, consumer goods, technology infrastructure, energy, and financial services, among others.
Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia, Carlyle has established a global footprint with offices in 21 countries across North America, South America, Asia, Australia, and Europe. The firm prides itself on its ability to identify and capitalize on emerging market trends and growth opportunities, leveraging its extensive network and deep industry expertise.
Carlyle typically holds investments for four to six years, actively managing and enhancing portfolio companies to drive value creation. With a focus on both majority and minority stakes, Carlyle aims to optimize operational performance and strategic growth initiatives across its diversified investment portfolio, contributing to sustainable long-term success for its investors and partners worldwide.
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