The Carlyle Group Acquires Majority Stake in END.

March 23, 2021

The Carlyle Group has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Newcastle-headquartered multi-brand retailer END., with founders Christiaan Ashworth and John Parker retaining a significant minority stake and remaining as Co-CEOs. Index Ventures will fully exit; Carlyle will support END.'s international expansion and growth using capital from its Europe and Asia-focused funds.

Buyers
The Carlyle Group
Targets
END.
Sellers
Christiaan Ashworth, John Parker, Index Ventures
Industry
E-Commerce
Location
Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom
Transaction Type
Buyout

Explore More

Related Acquisitions

Track M&A activity that matters to you

Get real-time deal alerts, build buyer lists with AI, and access our full acquisition database. Start your free trial today.