Fund Overview:
Carlyle Partners VIII, established as a limited partnership in Delaware, US in early 2021, by Carlyle Group, Inc. Commencing operations in 1987 and going public in 2012, the firm manages a wide variety of funds with an aggregate value of 376B USD, and employs approximately 1,850 employees in 26 offices worldwide. The fund operates under the same strategy as its predecessors and engages in buyout transactions. The fundraising target is 20B USD.

Strategy:
The fund often engages in buyout transactions, mainly through the acquisition of established companies with stable financial flow and development potential. The acquired companies are mostly companies in North America but also in Europe and Asia. The purpose of the fund is to increase value through growth and/or efficiency, while relying on the experience of the group’s professionals, the fund’s partners and consultants.