Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) is a global investment firm with deep industry expertise that deploys private capital across three business segments: Global Private Equity, Global Credit, and Global Investment Solutions. With $441 billion of assets under management as of December 31, 2024, Carlyle’s purpose is to invest wisely and create value on behalf of its investors, portfolio companies, and the communities in which we live and invest. Carlyle employs more than 2,300 people in 29 offices across four continents.

AlpInvest, the Global Investment Solutions division of The Carlyle Group, is a large global private equity investor. The firm’s professionals have deep, global experience managing primary fund commitments, secondary and portfolio finance investments, and co-investments. AlpInvest manages private equity investments for 500+ institutional investors worldwide through both commingled funds and customized strategic accounts. Leveraging decades of experience, our teams work closely together to build differentiated portfolios that deliver value for our investors. AlpInvest employs more than 225 professionals and operates globally with offices in New York, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, London, Singapore, and Tokyo.

Over the last 20+ years we have built on our scale, focus and capabilities to become a leading investor in European and transatlantic software and services businesses. We support the building of sector-leading enterprises that supply businesses with critical software applications or workflow services, delivering a more automated workplace for their customers. This industry is characterised by digitisation trends that are in early stages of adoption and are set to transform the workplace for professionals over decades to come. Our support combines deep end-market knowledge with world class operational resources, together providing compelling support to entrepreneurial leaders looking to scale their business – businesses that are well invested, enduring and serve their customers well. With a vast European network and strong presence across North America, Hg has around 400 employees across London, Munich, New York, Paris and San Francisco, a current portfolio of over 50 businesses, worth over $150 billion aggregate enterprise value, with 115,000+ employees globally, growing consistently at +14% per year.

Founded in 1990 out of an industrial group, Investindustrial provides industrial expertise, operational focus, long term capital and global platforms to accelerate value creation and international expansion for its portfolio companies. Who We Are Founded in 1990 out of an industrial conglomerate and with more than €13 billion of raised fund capital, Investindustrial is one of Europe's leading independent investment groups focused on taking majority or control positions, in quality leading mid-market companies. A Unique Team Investindustrial operates with the support of one global cohesive team of more than 165 professionals representing 26 nationalities, based across offices in London, Lugano, Luxembourg, Madrid, New York, Paris, Shanghai. Investindustrial combines a deep understanding of its portfolio companies and their industries with a proven ability to partner with entrepreneurs and managers. This has resulted in a successful track record of developing businesses internationally, organically and through complementary add-on acquisitions. Investindustrial's mission is to actively develop its portfolio by offering a robust global platform: Business development: dedicated business development team operating on a global basis assists portfolio companies in organic and inorganic expansion efforts, with a focus on internationalization. Investor relations and syndication: ensures engagement with high-quality institutional investors and enables Investindustrial to work proactively with limited partners in between as well as during fundraisings. The team also works closely with investors on co-investment opportunities. ESG: focuses on developing best-in-class sustainable solutions for the portfolio companies and Investindustrial as a firm, with the aim of creating long-term value. Debt capital markets: responsible for arranging competitive acquisition financing and refinancing packages. Digitisation: works with the advisory teams and portfolio companies to assess any risks and opportunities in traditional companies due to the changing technological landscape, with the aim of developing digitisation strategies for portfolio companies. What We Offer Investindustrial provides industrial expertise, operational focus, long term capital and global platforms to accelerate value creation and international expansion in addition to improve operational efficiency for its portfolio companies. How We Operate Investindustrial operates with an entrepreneurial and industrially-driven approach through independently managed investment holding and advisory companies with strong sector and industrial expertise.

AlpInvest, the Global Investment Solutions division of The Carlyle Group, is a large global private equity investor. The firm’s professionals have deep, global experience managing primary fund commitments, secondary and portfolio finance investments and co-investments. AlpInvest manages private equity investments for 450+ institutional investors worldwide through both commingled funds and customized strategic accounts. Leveraging decades of experience, our teams work closely together to build differentiated portfolios that deliver value for our investors. AlpInvest employs more than 200 professionals and operates globally with offices in New York, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, London, Singapore, and Tokyo.

Founded by the Rockefeller, Mellon, and Harriman family interests with S.G. Warburg & Co. in 1968, AEA Investors is a pioneer in the private equity industry with an unparalleled global network of investors, business leaders and sector-focused investment professionals. Today, AEA is a leading global private investment firm with approximately $19 billion assets under management as of September 2023, focused on private equity, growth capital and private debt investments in the middle market. We believe our success is due to the fact that we have been able to steadfastly adhere to our principles and processes over many years and many economic cycles.

Founded in 1986, Abbott Capital Management is a leading investment management firm that specializes in investing institutional capital in private equity opportunities including buyouts, venture capital, and growth equity funds, as well as secondaries and co-investments. As of December 31, 2022, Abbott has over $14 billion in assets under management, and its 50+ person team is headquartered in New York with a second office in London.

Founded in 1986, Abbott Capital Management is a leading investment management firm that specializes in investing institutional capital in private equity opportunities including buyouts, venture capital, and growth equity funds, as well as secondaries and co-investments. As of December 31, 2022, Abbott has over $14 billion in assets under management, and its 50+ person team is headquartered in New York with a second office in London.

Bowmark Capital is a private equity firm that invests with intent. We focus on investing in services and technology companies valued at up to £300 million. Established in 1997, we manage and advise funds of over £2 billion and have made more than 50 investments. Bowmark backs management teams with vision. Whether it be a software business investing in new technology or a healthcare provider investing in human capital, our portfolio companies never stand still. With our strategic support and capital, we work in partnership with management to develop strategies that boost revenues. We help them to accelerate growth through product and service development, buy-and-build strategies, roll-out plans and international expansion. We believe in values-based investing. Through sustainable growth, we aim to create a proud legacy for our firm, our investors and the companies we back.