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Carlyle Acquires SNP Schneider‑Neureither & Partner SE

April 10, 2025

Software

Global investment firm Carlyle completed its voluntary public cash takeover of SNP Schneider‑Neureither & Partner SE, taking the Heidelberg‑based software and consulting provider private. Carlyle will partner with SNP management to drive international expansion, optimize the Kyano product strategy and pursue inorganic growth opportunities, with equity provided by Carlyle Europe Partners V.

Seawall Capital Invests in Sports Endeavors, Owner of Soccer.com

August 22, 2022

E-Commerce

Seawall Capital has made a strategic investment in Sports Endeavors, the Hillsborough, North Carolina-based owner of Soccer.com, WorldSoccerShop and 431 Sports. The transaction will partner Seawall with founders Mike and Brendan Moylan to accelerate growth, expand capabilities (including team uniform customization and DTC/e‑commerce operations) and position the business to capture rising youth-soccer and fan demand ahead of the 2026 World Cup; debt financing was provided by Goldman Sachs Asset Management Private Credit and Huntington Business Credit.

The Carlyle Group Makes Strategic Growth Investment in Entertainment 360

January 29, 2025

Media & Entertainment

Entertainment 360, a Los Angeles–based talent management and production company, has received a strategic growth investment from global investment firm The Carlyle Group — the first outside funding in the company's 22-year history. The minority investment will support Entertainment 360's expansion while its existing board and leadership remain in place; The Raine Group and Venable LLP advised Entertainment 360, and Latham & Watkins advised Carlyle.

Carson Group Acquires Carson Wealth Chicago

January 23, 2025

Wealth Management

Carson Group announced it will take full ownership of its Carson Wealth Chicago office, transitioning the advisor-led practice into a wholly owned branch. Carson Wealth Chicago—led by Mark McCallum—has grown AUM from $163 million in 2019 to more than $1 billion at the end of 2024 across five locations and 15+ advisors; the move is intended to streamline operations and provide Carson Group resources to support further growth and regional expansion.

Synergy Sports Capital Launches to Acquire Controlling Stakes in Emerging Sports Leagues and Teams

March 5, 2026

Media & Entertainment

Synergy Sports Capital, a newly launched control-focused private equity firm based in Houston, plans to pursue controlling stakes in high-growth emerging sports leagues, teams, and related sports ecosystem ventures. The firm says it will use its Synergy Sports Operating System to integrate technology, data analytics, media strategy, and stadium-anchored real estate development, with earlier liquidity pathways via multiple monetization routes.

Carlyle to Acquire Majority Stake in MAI Capital Management

March 31, 2026

Financial Services

Carlyle has signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in MAI Capital Management, valuing the Cleveland-based wealth management firm at more than $2.8 billion. The transaction is expected to close in Q2 2026, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.