Carousel Capital


TOP 50 PE Winner
2021 | 2022 | 2023


Primary Address
201 N Tryon Street, Suite 2450, Charlotte, NC 28202

Website
https://www.carouselcapital.com/ 

Phone Number
704-372-2040

Which best describes the firm?
Traditional | LP Funded

Firm Inception
1996

Leadership
Charles Grigg – Managing Partner
Jason Schmidly – Managing Partner
Al Welch – Partner
Peter Clark – Partner

Team Members
18


Firm Overview

Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Carousel Capital is a private investment firm that invests in companies located in the Southeastern United States. Carousel’s investor base includes institutional investors and a group of more than 100 current and former CEOs with deep connections in the region. Since its inception in 1996, Carousel has invested in 49 companies primarily in three targeted growth sectors: business services; consumer services; and healthcare services. Carousel’s strong CEO investor network, direct deal sourcing capabilities, experienced investment team, and successful investment track record uniquely position the firm to be the partner of choice for buyout opportunities within the Southeast.

Why do prospects want to do business with the firm?:
Carousel Capital has a deep understanding of the hard work, sacrifices, and risks involved in building a successful business. We work hard to be respectful of your corporate culture and the unique aspects of your business that created its success. Carousel Capital has not made a CEO change in any platform investment made since 2004 (other than a CEO's planned retirement). We understand what it takes to lead a successful organization. This is the experience we bring to any partnership. Our leadership has been working together for nearly 25 years and remains actively engaged in every partnership we strike. With Carousel Capital, you will have a partnership with the team that has a had a front row seat across close to 50 investments.

Why do intermediaries present opportunities and want to conduct transactions with the firm?:
Carousel Capital has a 25+ year history of working with investment bankers, business brokers, attorneys, accountants, consultants, executives, and various other intermediaries. We take great care to ensure that your relationship with your client is properly protected and that our interactions are forthright. We believe our deep experience allows us to deliver on our promises, a core tenant of our investment and diligence process.


Contact

201 N Tryon Street, Suite 2450, Charlotte, NC 28202
Call 704.372.2040 →  | Visit https://www.carouselcapital.com/ → 

 
 

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