The Carlyle Group Acquires Acrotec Group from Castik Capital

Acrotec Group Acquires AFT Micromécanique

February 1, 2019

Medical Devices

Acrotec Group has acquired AFT Micromécanique, a French specialist in precision-machined medical implants and instruments. The deal expands Acrotec's medtech capabilities and strengthens its presence in high-precision medical manufacturing in Haute-Savoie, France.

Castik Capital Acquires Majority Stake in Andra Tech Group

May 14, 2024

Manufacturing

Funds managed by Castik Capital S.a.r.l. have agreed to acquire a majority stake in Andra Tech Group from funds advised by Equistone Partners Europe, Mountainview Capital Partners and management; Equistone and management will remain minority shareholders. Andra Tech Group, a Netherlands-headquartered group of precision component manufacturers employing ~700 people across 11 sites in the Netherlands and Germany, will pursue an accelerated growth strategy supported by Castik, including geographic expansion and capability development.

The Carlyle Group Acquires Majority Stake in Calastone

October 26, 2020

Payments & Fintech

Global investment firm The Carlyle Group has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Calastone from existing shareholders including Octopus Ventures and Accel, with Calastone management retaining a minority stake. The deal (subject to regulatory approval) will support Calastone’s product innovation and international growth, building on its position as a funds network that serves thousands of clients and processes large monthly investment flows.

Carlyle Acquires Minority Stake in Resonetics

December 3, 2021

Medical Devices

Funds managed by Carlyle have acquired a significant minority equity stake in Resonetics, valuing the specialized medical device contract manufacturer at approximately $2.25 billion. Carlyle will join existing investor GTCR as a meaningful shareholder while Sverica retains a minority position; the investment will support Resonetics’ continued organic growth, international expansion and add-on acquisition strategy.

Carlyle Acquires Ingentis Group from Maguar Capital Partners

August 6, 2025

Software

The Carlyle Group, via its Carlyle Europe Technology Partners (CETP V) fund, has invested in Ingentis Group, a Nuremberg-based provider of organizational charting, design and people-analytics software. Existing investor Maguar Capital Partners exits while the Ingentis management team reinvests and will continue to lead the business; Carlyle plans to support international expansion, AI/analytics investment and M&A-driven growth.

Carlyle Acquires Majority Stake in Incubeta

November 16, 2022

Marketing & Advertising

The Carlyle Group, via its Carlyle Europe Technology Partners platform, has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Incubeta, a London-headquartered digital marketing and ad-tech agency. Carlyle will support Incubeta's international growth, investments in proprietary technology and commercial operations, and M&A-led market consolidation; terms were not disclosed.