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The Carlyle Group
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The Carlyle Group


The Carlyle Group has grown into one of the world’s largest and most successful investment firms, with more than 1,800 professionals operating in 29 offices across 5 continents. As a global investment firm, it specializes in 3 key business segments – Global Private Equity, Global Capital, and Investment Solutions – and 437 investment vehicles.

The Carlyle Group, an American multinational investment management group, was founded in 1987 in Washington, DC by Bill Conway, Daniel A. D'Aniello, and David M. Rubenstein. Its global private equity segment focuses on growth capital funds and buyouts, which currently manage more than 260 portfolio companies and 640+ active investments. It pursues investments across varied industries and has deep expertise in Aerospace, Defense & Government Services, consumer and retail, financial services, healthcare, real estate, energy, technology and business services, and media.

  • Total AUM: USD 260 billion
  • Headquarters: Washington, DC, United States

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