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Carlyle

Global private equity and credit investor

Overview

Carlyle is an alternative asset manager that invests on behalf of institutional and high-net-worth clients. It pools client capital into funds and co-investments across private markets like private equity, credit, and real assets. Investment teams source, diligence, and actively manage holdings to grow value and realize exits over time. Its goal is to deliver attractive, risk-adjusted returns with liquidity options through a diverse, global platform.

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About Carlyle

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Why Carlyle is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Financial Services

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Washington DC, District of Columbia

Founded

1987

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What believers are saying

  • August 5, 2026: Q2 distributable earnings reached $472 million, up 18% year over year.
  • Q2 2026 fee-related earnings hit a record $357.7 million.
  • Second-quarter inflows reached $16.8 billion, led by credit and secondaries.

What critics are saying

  • Carlyle’s shares lost over 14% in 2026, weakening retention and acquisition currency.
  • SEBI’s January 2026 Yes Bank insider-trading notice threatens Carlyle’s India relationships.
  • If fundraising stalls, Carlyle misses its 2028 target and the turnaround narrative collapses.

What makes Carlyle unique

  • August 2026: Carlyle’s three segments generated record fee-related earnings across buyouts, credit, and AlpInvest.
  • Harvey Schwartz’s 2028 targets and $2 billion buyback show disciplined capital allocation.
  • May 2026’s $5 billion cornerstone deal proves Carlyle still wins giant mandates.

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Funding

Total Funding

$12.8B

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Industry Average

Funded Over

0 Rounds

Benefits

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Wellness Program

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Company News

Softei
Oct 1st, 2026
Omron's electronic components business begins a new chapter as Aratas Corporation following the acquisition by Carlyle - Softei.com - Global Electronics Industry News

Omron's electronic components business begins a new chapter as Aratas Corporation following the acquisition by Carlyle - Industry News Highlights

ITmedia Inc.
Oct 1st, 2026
Nidec sells former Copal Electronics to Carlyle Group for $710M

Nidec is selling its wholly owned subsidiary Nidec Components (formerly Copal Electronics) to an investment fund under US-based Carlyle Group for ¥102.98 billion. The transaction is scheduled to close on 1 December 2026. The sale is part of Nidec's business portfolio reform following accounting irregularities. The company announced a five-year management reform plan in May 2026, aiming to concentrate resources on core businesses and key growth areas. Nidec Components, established in 1967 as Copal Electronics, became a wholly owned subsidiary in 2014. The company manufactures pressure sensors, switches, torque sensors, and encoders for industrial equipment markets, holding a top global share in the polygon mirror market. Nidec concluded that transferring the subsidiary to Carlyle would enhance corporate value whilst allowing Nidec to focus resources on priority growth areas.

Anjani Proptech Private Limited
Sep 29th, 2026
Carlyle-led investors invest INR 2,027 crore in Nido Home Finance, take 58.26% stake

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ScanX
Sep 25th, 2026
Edelweiss Financial completes sale of 45% Nido stake for ₹580 crore

Edelweiss sold 45% stake in Nido Home Finance for ₹580.68 crore to Carlyle affiliates. Total buyer investment exceeds ₹2,000 crore including primary capital infusion. Nido ceases to be a subsidiary; Edelweiss retains ~26% stake post-dilution. Proceeds earmarked for debt reduction; Nido gains growth capital for affordable housing.

Carlyle
Sep 18th, 2026
The Carlyle Group and Level Equity, Together with Net Health Management, to Acquire Net Health, a Provider of Cloud-Based Healthcare IT Solutions to Healthcare Providers | Carlyle

Pittsburgh, PA — Net Health (www.nethealth.com), a provider of cloud-based clinical documentation, practice management, and billing solutions for specialized outpatient healthcare providers, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG), a global alternative asset manager, Net Health’s management team, and Level Equity, a software focused

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