Carlyle's Asia funds engage in buyout, growth capital and real estate investments. As with our North American and European investment activities, Carlyle investment professionals in Asia are disciplined, conservative and committed to the success of every portfolio company after the investment is made.
A hallmark of the Carlyle approach is a keen focus on industries we know well, including telecommunications and media, information technology, industrial, consumer, healthcare, energy, real estate and financial services. Carlyle investment professionals in Asia pursue transactions where our firm has a clear edge and can add value to an investment through Carlyle’s expertise and access to global resources. Carlyle’s global network provides opportunities for Asian companies to operate in the world market through networking events, matching activities and cross-border cooperation.
Current investments include: WILLCOM, a leading mobile communications services provider in Japan; Kito Corp., a leading manufacturer of hoists and cranes based in Japan; China Pacific Life Insurance, China's third largest life insurer; Eastern Multimedia, the largest cable operator in Taiwan; Anxin Flooring, China's largest manufacturer and distributor of solid wood flooring; Claris Lifesciences, a fast growing pharmaceutical company in India; Credit Orienwise, the largest private credit guarantee company in China; Power Center Otsu, a mid-sized shopping center in Japan; and Wanbishi Warehouses, a portfolio of state-of-the-art automated storage facilities located in the greater Tokyo area.
Carlyle Asia Partners & Carlyle Asia Partners II:
Launched in 1999 at $750 million and 2005 at $1.8 billion, respectively, Carlyle Asia Partners and Carlyle Asia Partners II, engage in buyouts, privatizations and strategic minority investments throughout Asia, generally excluding Japan. To date the funds have invested in sectors including financial services, healthcare, industrial, automobile, business outsourcing, media and telecommunications.
Carlyle Asia Venture Partners I & II:
Launched in 2000 at $159 million and 2002 at $170 million, respectively, CAVP I and CAVP II make growth capital technology investments in companies with strong management teams and market leading services in telecom, information technology infrastructure and applications, specialty semiconductor and next generation displays.
Carlyle Asia Growth Partners III:
Launched in 2005 at $668 million, CAGP III is a sector-agnostic growth capital fund investing in private high growth companies with outstanding local management and leading market position in China, India, Japan and Korea.
Carlyle Japan Partners I & II:
Established in 2001 at JPY50 billion, CJP I has made seven investments in sectors including healthcare, industrial, automobile, business outsourcing, media and telecommunications. Launched in 2006 at JPY215.6 billion (or $1.9 billion), CJP II is the largest ever Japan-dedicated buyout fund. The fund targets medium to large businesses and companies with capable management teams, strong market positions and performance.
Carlyle Asia Real Estate Partners:
Launched in 2005 at $410 million of equity capital, this fund targets value-oriented real estate investments and development projects in Asia with a primary focus in China, Japan and India. The Asia real estate team, drawing on strong local real estate expertise and global capital market experience, has acquired assets throughout China and Japan, and continues to expand its operations targeting investments in major cities throughout north Asia and India.
