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Carousel Capital

Carousel Capital

Charlotte, North Carolinacarouselcapital.com

Overview

Carousel Capital is a private equity investment firm that focuses on investing in companies located in the Southeastern United States. The firm has an extensive track record of partnering with management teams to build leading companies with national and global presence within its three targeted growth sectors: business services; consumer products and services; and healthcare services. Carousel’s investor base is comprised of institutional investors and, since the firm’s inception, a group of more than one hundred current and former corporate Chief Executive Officers. These executives assist the firm in sourcing opportunities, as well as providing sector insight and strategic support.

Year Founded

1996

AUM

$1.67B

Portfolio Companies

12

Investments

Carousel Capital investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Reliance PartnersAug 2022Private EquityLead
APEX AnalytixJun 2022Buyout/LBOCo-investor
TransfloDec 2021Private EquityCo-investor
APEX AnalytixAug 2020Private EquityLead
Pye-Barker Fire & SafetyNov 2019Buyout/LBOCo-investor

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersCharlotte, North Carolina
Year Founded1996
AUM$1.67B

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