The last decade has witnessed a communications revolution, from the advent of the Internet to the pervasiveness of mobile technology. Driven by these advances, the sector itself has radically changed, with new network economics, a new regulatory landscape, and new types of content and applications.

The recent turbulence in the industry starkly illustrates the difficult adjustments needed to navigate this new market environment. Drawing on the deep industry knowledge of its global telecommunications and media team, Carlyle has the experience and sophistication to identify, create, and leverage value. “The exhilaration of the tech/telecom boom became a false reality,” says James Attwood, Managing Director and group head, “but we have now been seized by an equally false pessimism that is causing people to overlook real value in these markets.”

Through both buyouts and venture funding, Carlyle creates value by investing in attractive assets and companies with quality management around the globe.