CARLYLE GLOBAL CREDIT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT L.L.C.
CARLYLE GLOBAL CREDIT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT L.L.C. is a direct-lending, opportunistic, liquid-credit, asset-backed-finance, mezzanine and distressed-securities fund in the US, Asia, Europe, Middle East and Australia investing in Developer Tools, Fintech, credit, private-equity and real-assets.
- Stages
- direct-lending, opportunistic, liquid-credit, asset-backed-finance, mezzanine, distressed-securities
- Sectors
- Developer Tools, Fintech, credit, private-equity, real-assets
- Invests in
- US-wide, Asia, Europe, Middle East, Australia
- Actively investing
- Yes
- Founded
- 2013
- Assets under management
- $68.4B
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Thesis
Carlyle Global Credit Investment Management L.L.C. (CGCIM) is the credit investment division of The Carlyle Group, established in March 2013. It manages approximately $68.4 billion in assets, with the broader Carlyle Group managing $194 billion in its Global Credit segment as of December 31, 2024. CGCIM employs a variety of credit strategies, including direct lending (focused on leveraged finance for private equity-owned companies), opportunistic credit (investing in mezzanine capital and distressed securities), liquid credit (managing CLOs), real assets credit (debt for infrastructure projects), and asset-based lending. The firm serves institutional clients and integrates ESG considerations into its investment activities. CGCIM operates as an SEC-registered investment manager, acting as a capital allocator, active manager, and advisor to pooled investment vehicles. The parent company, The Carlyle Group Inc., founded in 1987, has a global presence and manages a total of $485 billion across its segments as of June 30, 2026.
Common questions
Does CARLYLE GLOBAL CREDIT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT L.L.C. invest at the direct-lending stage?
Yes. CARLYLE GLOBAL CREDIT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT L.L.C. lists direct-lending, opportunistic, liquid-credit, asset-backed-finance, mezzanine and distressed-securities among the stages it invests in.
Where does CARLYLE GLOBAL CREDIT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT L.L.C. invest?
CARLYLE GLOBAL CREDIT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT L.L.C. invests in the US, Asia, Europe, Middle East and Australia.