A world of connections shaping private markets

Built on relationships cemented over decades, Carlyle connects people, ideas, and capital at the source of investment opportunity and value creation.

About us

The Power of Connection

How Carlyle puts connection to work

Engage at the source

Access the source of investment opportunity in private markets straight from our companies and investors, grounded in long-standing relationships and active engagement.

Connect what matters

A single platform can bridge together people, ideas and capital where disciplined collaboration creates long-term advantage.

Turn insight into foresight

Research, operating experience and pattern recognition help teams read change earlier and act with conviction.

Deliver long-term value

Global relationships and local execution support companies through cycles and across markets.

Our Investment Capabilities

Capabilities built around your objectives

Every investment opportunity is different. Carlyle's diversified platform brings together the right capital, expertise and strategies to support growth, manage risk and deliver long-term performance.

Global Private EquityOur Global Private Equity platform partners with management teams to help businesses scale, transform, and compete, combining deep sector expertise with regional execution to support long-term value creation.>Global CreditOur Global Credit platform offers flexible solutions across the capital structure, providing borrowers with scale and certainty, while helping investors access differentiated income and risk-adjusted returns.>Carlyle AlpInvestCarlyle AlpInvest provides access to investment opportunities and liquidity solutions across a global network of partners and uses market intelligence to drive informed value creation.>

Carlyle by the Numbers

$475BAssets under management

28Offices

38+Years of experience

Insights at the Source

Perspectives from the center of private markets

Space commonality

Jason Thomas examines the structural shift toward private markets and passive investing.

David Rubenstein on resilience, risk, and what really drives success

A conversation on building one of the world's leading investment firms.

The difference between buying companies and building a business

Why long-term ownership is shaped by execution, judgment and partnership.

StandardAero: Long-term lift in a critical industry

We look to invest in sector leaders where we see clear pathways to accelerate growth. At StandardAero, the durability of engine maintenance provides strong revenue visibility, which enabled us to drive operational improvements and expand strategically to elevate performance further.

Brian Bernasek, Partner & Co-Head of Americas Corporate Private Equity

Who We Serve

Connecting with investors and portfolio companies worldwide

Carlyle works with institutional investors, financial advisors, and portfolio company leaders across private markets, providing the insight, access, and partnership they need to succeed over the long term.

Leadership at Carlyle

Guiding long-term performance and growth

Harvey M. Schwartz

Chief Executive Officer and Director