David Rubenstein (Carlyle Group)

Venture Capital

Co-founder and co-chairman of The Carlyle Group, one of the world's largest private equity firms; also invests personally as an angel.

Washington, United States · 1+ investments · 1 portfolio companies

Seed
Early Stage
Aerospace
Biotech
Entertainment
Fintech
Life Sciences
Headquarters
Washington, United States
Portfolio Company
1
Total Investment
1
Last Investment
Jan 2026
Geographic Focus
United States

Investment Thesis

Personal angel investments in early-stage technology and life sciences companies; also anchor investor in Declaration Partners, a Washington DC-based investment firm.

David Rubenstein (Carlyle Group) is a Venture Capital firm based in Washington, United States. It has made 1 investment, including Semaphor. Focus areas include Aerospace and Biotech.

Portfolio1

Co-investors5

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Venture Capital ×2 · Angel Investor ×1 · Individual ×1 · 3 shared rounds

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