The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ:CG) is a global alternative asset manager that invests across a broad range of industries and geographies. The firm’s core business activities encompass private equity, real assets, global credit, and investment solutions. By partnering with corporate management teams and leveraging sector expertise, Carlyle seeks to generate attractive, risk-adjusted returns for its clients, which include institutional investors, sovereign wealth funds, pension plans and high-net-worth individuals.
In its private equity segment, Carlyle makes control and growth equity investments in companies across consumer, healthcare, technology, financial services, aerospace and defense, and industrial sectors. The real assets platform focuses on infrastructure, real estate and energy transition opportunities. Its global credit franchise provides direct lending, opportunistic credit, and real estate debt strategies. Carlyle’s investment solutions business offers fund-of-funds, secondaries and co-investment vehicles designed to enhance portfolio diversification.
Founded in 1987 by David M. Rubenstein, William E. Conway Jr. and Daniel A. D’Aniello, Carlyle has expanded from a single office in Washington, D.C., into a truly global firm. Today, the company maintains a presence in North America, Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America, enabling local insight and on-the-ground support for its portfolio companies. Over the decades, Carlyle’s partnerships have ranged from early-stage ventures to large buyouts, reflecting its flexible investment approach.
Under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer Harvey R. Schwartz, Carlyle continues to refine its strategies and deepen its sector knowledge. The firm emphasizes responsible investing, integrating environmental, social and governance considerations throughout its investment process. By combining global reach with local expertise, Carlyle seeks to identify and capitalize on market inefficiencies, deliver value creation and drive sustainable growth for its investors and portfolio companies.
