Carlyle is a global investment firm with $293 billion of assets under management. Our purpose is to invest wisely and create ... value on behalf of our investors, portfolio companies, communities, and employees. Founded in 1987 in Washington, DC, Carlyle has grown into one of the world’s largest and most successful investment firms, with more than 1,800 professionals operating in offices in North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. read more