Carlyle Acquires Majority Stake in Global IT Consultancy Adastra Group

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October 04, 2025

Global investment firm Carlyle announced on July 22, 2025, an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Adastra Group SE, a leading global IT consultancy and services provider. Adastra specializes in AI, data, and cloud transformations, serving customers across North America, Europe, and Asia.

Adastra, founded in 2000, employs over 2,000 people and brings deep expertise to sectors including financial services, automotive, manufacturing, and healthcare. Equity for the investment will be jointly provided by Carlyle Europe Technology Partners V and Carlyle Asia Partners Growth II, leveraging Carlyle's global network and expertise.

In partnership with Adastra's founders, Carlyle will support the business in expanding its AI, data, and cloud offerings, serving existing and new customers, and growing its international presence through organic investments and targeted M&A. The acquisition is subject to standard regulatory approvals in several jurisdictions, marking a significant strategic investment in a high-growth technology sector.

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