Carlyle Group
Carlyle Group took part in 1 disclosed round in Indian startups in 2026 (0 as lead), most often Growth rounds in Commerce & Consumer Brands; its latest was VLCC on 3 September 2026.
About Carlyle Group
Carlyle Group has backed Indian startups that StopDown covered, listed below.
Deals in 2026
| Date | Company | Round | Amount | Role | Co-investors | Story |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 September 2026 | VL | growth | ₹110 Cr | Participant | BlackSoil Capital | Story |
Stage and sector mix
Disclosed rounds Carlyle Group took part in, by stage and by sector.
| Stage | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Growth | 1 | 0 |
| Sector | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Commerce & Consumer Brands | 1 | 0 |
Frequent co-investors
| Investor | Rounds together |
|---|---|
| BlackSoil Capital | 1 |
Indian portfolio
- VI
VerSe InnovationConsumer Internet & Media · 2026 - VL
VLCCCommerce & Consumer Brands · in at Growth · 2026
India-based companies only. Linked names have a StopDown page; the rest link up on their own as soon as we cover them.
Carlyle Group in the news
- VLVLCC · Funding · 3 September 2026 · ₹110 CrVLCC raises ₹110 crore from BlackSoil CapitalVLCC operates an integrated platform across beauty and wellness services, personal care products, and vocational education training centers
- VIVerSe Innovation · People · 9 April 2026VerSe appoints Prasanna Prasad as CPTOVerSe runs AI-powered local-language platforms including Dailyhunt and Josh
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Questions about Carlyle Group
How many investments did Carlyle Group make in India in 2026?
StopDown has recorded 1 disclosed round in Indian startups with Carlyle Group in 2026 so far, 0 of them as lead. The latest was VLCC on 3 September 2026 (₹110 Cr).
Which sectors does Carlyle Group invest in?
In the 2025 and 2026 rounds StopDown recorded, Carlyle Group invested most often in Commerce & Consumer Brands (1 round).
Does Carlyle Group lead rounds?
In the 1 round StopDown recorded in 2025 and 2026, Carlyle Group joined as a participant; none named it as the lead.
Which Indian unicorns has Carlyle Group backed?
Carlyle Group's Indian portfolio includes VerSe Innovation, which StopDown's coverage or the investor's own material describes as unicorns.