Carousel Capital

Carousel Capital is a private equity firm based in Charlotte, North Carolina, specializing in investments within the Southeastern United States. Since its inception in 1996, the firm has managed over $2 billion in private equity commitments across six funds and co-investment vehicles, focusing on companies with an aggregate enterprise value exceeding $8 billion. The firm's investor base includes institutional investors and a group of more than 100 current and former CEOs with deep connections in the region.

The firm primarily invests in three targeted growth sectors: business services, consumer services, and healthcare services. Carousel Capital seeks to partner with management teams to build leading companies with national and global presence. The firm's investment criteria include platforms headquartered in the Southeastern United States, initial transaction sizes up to $250 million, and add-on investments in any location with an EBITDA of at least $3 million.

Carousel Capital has been recognized for its success in backing entrepreneurs, being named to Inc.'s 2024 Founder-Friendly Investors list for the fourth consecutive year. This recognition highlights the firm's commitment to providing financial and strategic support to accelerate growth in its portfolio companies.