Carlyle Group, founded in 1987, is a global alternative asset manager primarily focused on private equity, real assets, and market strategies. With over $81 billion in equity capital under management, the firm operates across various investment sectors, including leveraged buyouts, venture capital, real estate, and leveraged finance. Carlyle employs more than 575 investment professionals across 21 countries, overseeing a diverse portfolio that includes companies employing over 286,000 individuals worldwide. The firm has established multiple specialized funds, targeting sectors such as information technology, healthcare, and consumer products in regions spanning North America, Europe, and Asia. Carlyle's investment approach emphasizes long-term value creation, aiming for substantial capital appreciation by partnering with businesses and management teams to maximize their potential. This extensive network and commitment to diverse asset classes enable Carlyle to attract a broad base of institutional and private investors globally.
City Bin Co. is the first and only company in the waste management industry to be placed on the ‘Index of Excellence’ by Excellence Ireland. The practice and pursuit of excellence is part of our company culture. city bin co have been a Deloitte Best Managed Companies (Ireland) four years in a row as well as twice representing Ireland in the European Business Awards in the area of ‘Customer Focus’.
The Apollo Aviation Group is a multi-strategy alternative investment firm specializing in commercial aviation investing. The firm invests in mid-life and mature commercial aircraft and engines.
The group operates several private equity funds in respect of its commercial aircraft leasing and part-out investment strategy. In 2013, it introduced AAG Capital Markets LLC which invests in aviation-related securities through hedge funds, long only funds, and separately managed accounts.
The Apollo Aviation Group was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Miami, Florida with offices in Ireland and Singapore.
Sam McCauley Chemists was founded in 1953 by the late G.B. McCauley who acquired the Brooke Kelly Pharmacy at 21 Rafter Street, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford which had operated as a pharmacy since the early 1900's. Over the next 40 years McCauley Chemists grew into a thriving enterprise. Sam McCauley and his wife Leslie, both Pharmacists, joined the family business in 1978 maintaining the well-established 'family Chemist' culture, long nurtured by Sam's parents and staff. Sam McCauley Chemists Group occupies a unique niche in the Irish retail pharmacy market. The company’s 'One Stop Health & Beauty Shop' concept embraces a wide range of products and services, including Digital Photo Centres, Prestige Cosmetics and Perfumery, Beauty Salons, and expanded Healthcare Services, all this in addition to the core traditional services provided by experienced friendly pharmacists and staff. Today Sam McCauley Chemists operate 30 stores across Ireland including Wexford, Dublin, Cork, Carlow, Kilkenny, Waterford, Cavan, Meath, Tipperary and Kerry. The company employs almost 600 staff, including c.40 people at its Support Office in Wexford. The award-winning company is one of the best recognized retail pharmacy brands in Ireland building on a tradition of excellent customer service. In 2016 it was voted the 4th best customer experience in Ireland according to a survey conducted by Consumer Experience Insights, making it the highest ranking pharmacy chain for customer experience in Ireland. Sam McCauley Chemists is ranked amongst the top 500 companies in Ireland and is one of a small group of retail pharmacies which holds the title of 'Deloitte Best Managed Companies'.
AA Ireland is an insurance company providing car, travel, and home insurance services. It also offers emergency rescue for people in their homes and on the road, as well as providing insurance for customers. The company also provides helpful, reliable information to help consumers with its AA Roadwatch service which provides up to the minute traffic and travel information through live broadcasts, online and social media. AA Ireland's company website is packed with consumer information about home, car, and travel matters, alongside practical tips and advice. Its online RoutePlanner provides detailed routes, per year, fo users which enable people to find the easiest way to their destination. The AA's customers and members enjoy an exclusive range of benefits, including discounts on insurance prices, along with discounts on fuel prices, retail outlets, day trips, hotel breaks, and tourist attractions. The insurance company employs 480 people. Dublin, Dublin
ION Investment Group
Private Equity Round in 2016
ION Investment Group (IIG) is a holding company formed to acquire and consolidate financial technology companies. IIG owns ION Trading, a leading provider of electric flow trading solutions in which TA originally completed an investment in 2004. Since TA’s investment in 2011, IIG has acquired a number of additional companies, including Wall Street Systems, a provider of FX trade processing and treasury solutions; Patsystems, a provider of trading and exchange systems to the derivatives community; Financial Software Systems, a financial risk-management software and consulting firm; IT2, a provider of SaaS-based treasury management solutions; FFastFill, a SaaS provider to the global derivatives community; and Triple Point Technology, a provider of commodity trading and risk management solutions.
Abtran Ltd. is a prominent provider of customer and business process management services in Ireland, employing over 2,000 people across locations in Cork and Dublin. Established in 1997, the company specializes in delivering a variety of customer engagement services, including customer management strategy, multi-channel delivery, and analytics. Additionally, Abtran offers identity and validation services, encompassing government applications, claims processing, and customer verification. The organization also provides consultancy services, focusing on program and project management, business analysis, and process design. Abtran serves a diverse range of industries, including government, transport, health, utilities, and financial services, demonstrating its capability to deliver transformative service solutions to both public and private sector clients.
Carroll Cuisine Ltd. is a producer and seller of cooked and ready meals, based in Tullamore, Ireland. Established in 1979, the company specializes in a variety of cooked meals, including deli ranges, turkey joints, marinated cooked chicken fillets, hams, and chicken pieces. Its ready meal offerings feature products such as lasagna, penne chicken Arrabiata, tagliatelle bolognese, salmon tagliatelle, and traditional chicken curry. Carroll Cuisine was previously a subsidiary of ARYZTA AG, a prominent player in the frozen bakery industry, recognized for its specialty bakery products supplied to food service and retail sectors.
Payzone Ireland is the largest consumer payments network in the country with over 7,000 retail agents which process a variety of electronic transactions services, including: mobile phone top ups; debit/credit card transactions; M50 motorway toll payments; Leap travel cards; local property tax payments; parking fees; pre-paid utility and parcel collection services. Based in Sandyford, Dublin the company employs over 70 people in Ireland. Payzone’s focus is on delivering leading edge payment services that drive greater efficiency for clients and increased revenues for its retail partners. As industry leader, Payzone's technology credentials, capabilities and expertise are a particular strength of the business.
General Secure Logistics Services provides cash logistics services in Ireland. It offers services in the areas of cash collection and delivery services (banks, retail, and hospitality industries); cash in transit services; money processing services; coin collection and processing services form tolls, on street parking, and car parks; note supply, floats, and ATM fits; coin supply, pay packets, etc.; international movements; and valuables storage aspects (transported in armored trucks). The company was founded in 2004 and is based in Ireland.