The Carlyle Group
Carlyle is a leading global investment firm that deploys private capital across a diverse range of strategies including private equity, credit, and investment solutions. The firm leverages deep industry expertise and a global network of local investment professionals to deliver long-term value for its fund investors and stakeholders. Its core value proposition is built on a disciplined investment process, proprietary data insights, and a systematic approach to operational value creation within its portfolio.
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Based on Q1 2026 filing
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Global Credit
primaryThe fastest-growing segment of the firm, Global Credit advises products across the credit spectrum, including liquid credit, opportunistic credit, and direct lending. It provides customizable financing solutions to borrowers while offering investors access to asset-backed finance and insurance solutions.
U.S. CLOs, Europe CLOs, Opportunistic Credit (CCOF / CSP), Carlyle Tactical Private Credit Fund (CTAC), Carlyle Credit Income Fund (CCIF), Carlyle Aviation Partners (SASOF / CALF), Carlyle Insurance Solutions (CIS)
Institutional investors, Middle-market companies, Reinsurance companies, Retail investors via interval funds
Global Private Equity
majorThis segment advises a wide array of buyout, growth, real estate, infrastructure, and natural resources funds. It focuses on corporate buyouts, strategic minority investments, and specialized asset classes like life sciences and renewable energy.
U.S. Buyout (CP), Asia Buyout (CAP), Europe Buyout (CEP), Carlyle Global Partners (CGP), Japan Buyout (CJP), Europe Technology (CETP), U.S. Real Estate (CRP), Core Plus Real Estate (CPI), International Real Estate (CER), NGP Energy
Pension funds, Sovereign wealth funds, Insurance companies, High net worth individuals
Carlyle AlpInvest
majorFormerly known as Global Investment Solutions, this segment provides private equity portfolio construction through fund of funds, secondary market purchases, and co-investment programs. It allows investors to build diversified private equity exposure through one of the world's largest private equity investors.
Secondaries & Portfolio Finance (ASF / ASPF), Co-Investments (ACF), Carlyle AlpInvest Private Markets (CAPM), Carlyle AlpInvest Private Markets Secondaries (CAPS)
Institutional investors, Private wealth channel investors, General partners of other alternative funds
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Competitive Position
Carlyle is one of the world's largest global investment firms with a significant presence across multiple asset classes and a highly loyal investor base characterized by multi-fund relationships.
Geographies
North America, Europe, Asia, South America, Middle East, Africa
Customer Segments
Institutional Investors, High Net Worth Individuals, Pension Funds, Sovereign Wealth Funds
Upstream Dependencies
Institutional capital commitments, Global debt markets, Regulatory approvals, Third-party data providers
Downstream Customers
Portfolio companies, Corporate borrowers, Pension fund beneficiaries, Reinsurance counterparties
Competitors & Partners
Competitors
Blackstone
BX
Global alternative asset management competitor
KKR & Co.
KKR
Global private equity and credit competitor
Apollo Global Management
APO
Competitor in credit and private equity markets
Ares Management Corporation
ARES
Global investment firm competing for institutional capital and investment opportunities.
Brookfield Asset Management
BAM
Competitor in infrastructure and real estate
Partners
NGP Energy Capital Management
Strategic investment partner for North American energy investing
Fortitude Re
Strategic advisory services agreement and reinsurance partner
Subsidiaries
AlpInvest Partners
Primary entity for the Carlyle AlpInvest segment
Carlyle Aviation Partners
Specialized aviation finance investment platform
Abingworth
Life sciences investment platform
TCG Capital Markets L.L.C.
Affiliated U.S. broker-dealer
The Carlyle Group FAQ
Common questions about The Carlyle Group
Carlyle is a leading global investment firm that deploys private capital across a diverse range of strategies including private equity, credit, and investment solutions. The firm leverages deep industry expertise and a global network of local investment professionals to deliver long-term value for its fund investors and stakeholders. Its core value proposition is built on a disciplined investment process, proprietary data insights, and a systematic approach to operational value creation within its portfolio.
The Carlyle Group (CG) has a market capitalization of $16.2B and trades on NASDAQ.
The Carlyle Group generated $4.1B in trailing twelve-month revenue with net income of $546.5M, representing a net margin of 13.5%, with free cash flow of -$4.3B. These figures are based on the Q1 2026 filing.
The Carlyle Group's key competitors include Blackstone, KKR & Co. Inc., Apollo Global Management, and others. These companies compete in similar markets and product categories.
The Carlyle Group has approximately 2,200 employees.