# David Rubenstein: investor profile

> David Rubenstein, Co-Founder - the Carlyle Group at Carlyle-Healthscope Partners. 1 investment on record.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/person/david-rubenstein (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

Philadelphia, US · Partner

# David Rubenstein

Co-Founder - the Carlyle Group i [See the firm →](https://millionrounds.com/fund/the-carlyle-group)

Latest rounds

- **Scene7** Series C · $7.5M Jun 2004

Profile summary

- **Rounds named:** 1 last Jun 2004
- **Filings:** 10 with regulators
- **Podcasts:** 6 +5 mentions

What this record rests on

- ✓ **Named in rounds** 1 round name them
- ✓ **On filings** 10 filings with a regulator
- ✓ **Linked to a firm** At The Carlyle Group
- **Claimed** Not claimed yet

Titles come from filings their firm signed.

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## The firm

[**The Carlyle Group** Private equity · US **2** cheques in 12 months **108** all time **1** led deploying](https://millionrounds.com/fund/the-carlyle-group)

## Rounds they were named in

- **Rounds:** 1
- **Led:** 0
- **Disclosed:** $7.5M
- **Active:** 2004

2004

- [Scene7](https://millionrounds.com/company/scene7) *Series C* **$7.5M** *US* Jun 2004 Joined · +3 investors · historical

By stage

- Series C **1**

Alongside

- [Halpern, Denny & Co. *1*](https://millionrounds.com/fund/halpern-denny-and-co)
- [Moore Capital *1*](https://millionrounds.com/fund/moore-capital)
- [QVC *1*](https://millionrounds.com/fund/novacap)

Rounds where a report named this person rather than a firm, matched on name: read it as a strong hint, not proof, since people share names.

## Where they are named on record

Filings

- SEC Form D · Company raising **Mr. Irrelevant LLC** Executive Officer, Promoter since 2024
- SEC Form D · Private Equity fund **[The Carlyle Group](https://millionrounds.com/fund/the-carlyle-group)** Executive Officer of GP of GP on 4 filings · since 2020
- SEC Form D · Private Equity fund **[The Carlyle Group](https://millionrounds.com/fund/the-carlyle-group)** Officer of GP of GP on 2 filings · since 2020
- SEC Form D · Private Equity fund **[The Carlyle Group](https://millionrounds.com/fund/the-carlyle-group)** Executive Officer of GP on 3 filings · since 2020
- SEC Form D · Company raising **Rubenstein Mortgage REIT, LLC** Executive Officer since 2019
- SEC Form D · Hedge fund **[Blue Mountain](https://millionrounds.com/fund/blue-mountain)** Director since 2016
- SEC Form D · Hedge fund **BlueMountain CAIS CA L.P.** Member of the Board of Managers of the General Partner on 2 filings · since 2015
- SEC Form D · Hedge fund **BlueMountain CAIS CA Ltd.** Director since 2015
- SEC Form D · Company raising **Dataxu, Inc.** Executive Officer since 2014
- SEC Form D · Private Equity fund **[The Carlyle Group](https://millionrounds.com/fund/the-carlyle-group)** of the General Partner of the GP since 2010

Each row is a document a firm filed with a regulator: somebody signed it, and it carries a date.

## Also at The Carlyle Group

- [**Julius Genachowski** Board Member *2 rounds*](https://millionrounds.com/person/julius-genachowski)
- [**David Garofalo** Chairman & CEO *1 round*](https://millionrounds.com/person/david-garofalo)
- [**Alex Wagenberg** Governor *0 rounds*](https://millionrounds.com/person/alex-wagenberg)
- [**Alexander Popov** Head of Laboratory *0 rounds*](https://millionrounds.com/person/alexander-popov)
- [**Bill Coleman** Operating Executive *0 rounds*](https://millionrounds.com/person/bill-coleman)
- [**Fernando Chueca** Managing Director *0 rounds*](https://millionrounds.com/person/fernando-chueca)
- [**Glenn A. Y.** Co-Chief Executive Officer *0 rounds*](https://millionrounds.com/person/glenn-a-y)
- [**Gregor Boehm** Managing Director *0 rounds*](https://millionrounds.com/person/gregor-boehm)

## Hear them before you pitch them

- [The Deal](https://millionrounds.com/podcasts/the-deal) · 13 Aug 2026 · 49 min Re-Run: Why Wall Street Giant David Rubenstein Bought the Baltimore Orioles With [David Rubenstein](https://millionrounds.com/person/david-rubenstein) Mentions [The Carlyle Group](https://millionrounds.com/fund/the-carlyle-group) About this episode Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly recently had the opportunity to sit down again with David Rubenstein, co-founder of The Carlyle Group, to chat about his new book, “Inside the Owner's Box: Conversations on Power and Leadership in Sports.” That conversation got us thinking back to an… More on the show's page Listen on Apple PodcastsThe show's page
- [In Good Company](https://millionrounds.com/podcasts/in-good-company) · 12 Dec 2025 · 10 min HIGHLIGHTS: David Rubenstein With [David Rubenstein](https://millionrounds.com/person/david-rubenstein) About this episode We've curated a special 10-minute version of the podcast for those in a hurry. Here you can listen to the full episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/no/podcast/david-rubenstein-defining-great-investors-guiding-presidents/id1614211565?i=1000740533269&l=nb Nicolai Tangen sits down with David… More on the show's page Listen on Apple PodcastsThe show's page
- [In Good Company](https://millionrounds.com/podcasts/in-good-company) · 10 Dec 2025 · 53 min David Rubenstein: Defining Great Investors, Guiding Presidents and Preserving History With [David Rubenstein](https://millionrounds.com/person/david-rubenstein) About this episode Nicolai Tangen sits down with David Rubenstein, founder and chairman of the Carlyle Group and host of the David Rubenstein Show. They explore what makes truly great investors, why going against conventional wisdom matters, and the critical importance of humility in business and leadership. David… More on the show's page Listen on Apple PodcastsThe show's page
- [Grit](https://millionrounds.com/podcasts/grit) · 28 Apr 2025 · 1h 11m From White House to Wall Street: David Rubenstein With [David Rubenstein](https://millionrounds.com/person/david-rubenstein) Mentions [The Carlyle Group](https://millionrounds.com/fund/the-carlyle-group) About this episode David Rubenstein helped pioneer modern private equity, building The Carlyle Group into a $400B global investment firm from a modest D.C. office and a relentless fundraising streak. But beyond PE, his legacy spans presidential libraries, historic American artifacts, and a lifelong obsession with… More on the show's page Listen on Apple PodcastsThe show's page
- [The Deal](https://millionrounds.com/podcasts/the-deal) · 10 Oct 2024 · 48 min Why Wall Street Giant David Rubenstein Bought the Baltimore Orioles With [David Rubenstein](https://millionrounds.com/person/david-rubenstein) Mentions [The Carlyle Group](https://millionrounds.com/fund/the-carlyle-group) About this episode In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly talk with David Rubenstein, co-founder of The Carlyle Group, about his recent purchase of the Baltimore Orioles. Rubenstein tells the hosts about why he bought his hometown baseball team, how he assembled the ownership group and what the… More on the show's page Listen on Apple PodcastsThe show's page
- [Deal Talk](https://millionrounds.com/podcasts/deal-talk) · 8 Feb 2024 · 39 min Carlyle's David Rubenstein on democratisation of PE and the future of the asset class With [David Rubenstein](https://millionrounds.com/person/david-rubenstein) Mentions [Jimmy Carter](https://millionrounds.com/person/jimmy-carter) About this episode The iconic private equity leader was the guest of our first Deal Talk in 2024, hosted by Steffen Pauls, Moonfare’s co-CEO and Founder. David Rubenstein is the Co-Founder and Co-Chairman of Carlyle, one of the world’s largest and most successful private investment firms. Established in 1987,… More on the show's page Listen on Apple PodcastsThe show's page

### Mentioned in

Episodes that name David Rubenstein in their description, which is not the same as being on them.

- [In Good Company](https://millionrounds.com/podcasts/in-good-company) · 11 Aug 2026 · 14 min Bonus: Advice to young people Mentions [Dylan Field](https://millionrounds.com/fund/dylan-field)[Christel Heydemann](https://millionrounds.com/person/christel-heydemann)[David Rubenstein](https://millionrounds.com/person/david-rubenstein)[Zak Brown](https://millionrounds.com/person/zak-brown) About this episode In this special episode of In Good Company, Nicolai Tangen revisits the question he asks all his guests – what's your advice to young people? McLaren Racing's Zak Brown explains why you need mentors at every stage. Novartis CEO Vas Narasimhan reflects on a career that rarely went to plan. Investor… More on the show's page Listen on Apple PodcastsThe show's page
- [How I Invest](https://millionrounds.com/podcasts/how-i-invest) · 21 Jan 2026 · 48 min E287: What Separates Top Decile Managers from Everyone Else Mentions [David Rubenstein](https://millionrounds.com/person/david-rubenstein) About this episode What separates enduring investment firms from those that quietly break as they scale? In this episode, I talk with Chris Brimsek, Managing Partner of CAB Advisory, about the unseen mechanics behind building durable alternative investment firms. Drawing from his experience working directly with… More on the show's page Listen on Apple PodcastsThe show's page
- [Grit](https://millionrounds.com/podcasts/grit) · 29 Dec 2025 · 41 min The Grittiest Conversations of 2025: AI, Business & Beyond Mentions [Aidan Gomez](https://millionrounds.com/person/aidan-gomez)[Ben Chestnut](https://millionrounds.com/person/ben-chestnut)[David Rubenstein](https://millionrounds.com/person/david-rubenstein)[Evan Spiegel](https://millionrounds.com/person/evan-spiegel)[Garrett Lord](https://millionrounds.com/person/garrett-lord)[Yamini Rangan](https://millionrounds.com/person/yamini-rangan) About this episode In this recap episode, we highlight the best moments from our 2025 interviews and reflect on the ideas that defined the year. Featuring: David Rubenstein (co-founder of Carlyle) Yamini Rangan (CEO of HubSpot) Ben Chestnut (co-founder of Mailchimp) Winston Weinberg (co-founder and CEO of… More on the show's page Listen on Apple PodcastsThe show's page
- [The Deal](https://millionrounds.com/podcasts/the-deal) · 18 Sept 2025 · 38 min The Business of Baseball with Orioles President Catie Griggs Mentions [David Rubenstein](https://millionrounds.com/person/david-rubenstein)[Michael Arougheti](https://millionrounds.com/person/michael-arougheti) About this episode In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez tells Jason Kelly about his experience watching his Minnesota Lynx during the first round of the WNBA playoffs. Then, they speak with Catie Griggs about how she thinks about the business of baseball as President of Business Operations of the Baltimore… More on the show's page Listen on Apple PodcastsThe show's page
- [StrictlyVC Download](https://millionrounds.com/podcasts/strictlyvc-download) · 11 Sept 2021 · 14 min What's Really Going on in China & Other Stories Mentions [B Capital](https://millionrounds.com/fund/b-capital)[Bain Capital](https://millionrounds.com/fund/bain-capital)[David Rubenstein](https://millionrounds.com/person/david-rubenstein)[Jean Salata](https://millionrounds.com/person/jean-salata) About this episode Connie & Alex work their way through this week's news, including excerpts from Connie's interview with Bain Capital chairman Steve Paliuca; Carlyle cofounder David Rubenstein; Jean Salata, the CEO and founding partner of Baring Private Equity Asia; and Sheila Patel, the former chair of Goldman… Listen on Apple Podcasts

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