The Carlyle Group

Carta Group is an investment company that focuses on building positive and socially conscious ecosystems by aggregating potentially viable businesses with the objective of creating innovative products and solutions that are accessible to the everyday Kenyan citizen and entrepreneur. Carta Group was founded by skilled professionals with diverse expe

Portfolio
3 companies
Tracked Valuation
$8B
Companies Valued
2 of 3
Location
Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya
Founded
2015
Team size
3

Investment focus

The Carlyle Group's portfolio on More Capital spans enterprise software, fintech, healthcare & biotech. The firm is based in Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya. Of the 3 portfolio companies tracked here, 2 have publicly reported valuations totaling approximately $8B.

If your company is backed by The Carlyle Group

Employees at companies backed by The Carlyle Group may encounter this fund's name on their cap table, in board communications, or in funding announcements. Understanding who invests in your employer can provide useful context when evaluating your equity.

What this means for your stock

Institutional investors like The Carlyle Group typically hold preferred shares with rights that differ from the common stock or options held by employees. In a liquidity event, preferred shareholders may have liquidation preferences, anti-dilution protections, or board-level governance rights that affect the value of common equity. The specific terms depend on each company's funding agreements.

Secondary market considerations

Some venture-backed companies allow employees to sell shares on secondary markets, while others restrict transfers. Whether your company permits secondary sales, and under what conditions, is typically governed by the company's equity plan and any applicable right-of-first-refusal provisions — not by the fund itself. However, the presence of institutional investors can sometimes signal the maturity and governance structure of the company.

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The Carlyle Group portfolio companies

3 companies tracked on More Capital, sorted by reported valuation. 1 companies do not have a publicly reported valuation.

Top holdings by valuation

By sector

Enterprise Software (1)

Healthcare & Biotech (1)

Fintech (1)

Industries invested in

Frequent co-investors

Funds that most frequently co-invest alongside The Carlyle Group in the same companies.

Last verified: 2026-05-18

Portfolio data compiled from public filings, press releases, and industry databases. Valuations are reported figures and may not reflect current market conditions. Not investment advice. Consult a qualified advisor before making financial decisions.