Carlyle AlpInvest Leads $1B Continuation Vehicle for Bridgepointe Technologies

Transaction enables Charlesbank to expand existing investment in Bridgepointe

Apr. 13, 2026 at 1:08pm

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Carlyle AlpInvest, a leading global private equity investor, announced the completion of a single-asset continuation vehicle for Bridgepointe Technologies, a leading technology advisory and enablement services platform. The $1 billion transaction enables Charlesbank Capital Partners to expand its existing investment in Bridgepointe while providing liquidity to existing investors.

Why it matters

The deal represents one of the largest recent investments in the technology services distribution market and strengthens Bridgepointe's capital base to accelerate its growth trajectory through strategic acquisitions, technology investments, and sales expansion.

The details

Valuing Bridgepointe at over $1 billion, the transaction combines the support of Charlesbank and Carlyle AlpInvest to fuel the company's ongoing development. Since Charlesbank's initial investment in 2021, Bridgepointe has expanded through organic growth and acquisitions into a national platform advising enterprises on telecom, cloud, and IT infrastructure decisions.

  • Charlesbank initially invested in Bridgepointe in December 2021.
  • The $1 billion continuation vehicle transaction was completed on April 13, 2026.

The players

Carlyle AlpInvest

A leading global private equity investor with $102 billion in assets under management.

Bridgepointe Technologies

A leading technology advisory and enablement services platform.

Charlesbank Capital Partners

A middle-market private investment firm with approximately $21 billion in assets under management.

Eric Anton

Partner at Carlyle AlpInvest.

Pedro Vaz

Managing Director at Charlesbank.

Ryan Carroll

Managing Director at Charlesbank.

Scott Evars

Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Bridgepointe.

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What they’re saying

“Bridgepointe is a differentiated platform in a large and growing market, and we see a compelling opportunity given the Company's trajectory, leadership team, and acquisition strategy.”

— Eric Anton, Partner at Carlyle AlpInvest

“Our decision to reinvest reflects our conviction in Bridgepointe's long-term opportunity and the strength of the management team.”

— Pedro Vaz, Managing Director at Charlesbank

“This transaction provides liquidity to our early investors while positioning Bridgepointe for its next chapter alongside a new long-term partner.”

— Ryan Carroll, Managing Director at Charlesbank

“This investment materially strengthens our ability to scale and supports our mission to disrupt the technology distribution and consulting space.”

— Scott Evars, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Bridgepointe

What’s next

The additional capital and partnership with Carlyle AlpInvest will further support Bridgepointe's continued expansion through strategic acquisitions, technology investments, and sales growth.

The takeaway

The $1 billion continuation vehicle for Bridgepointe Technologies demonstrates the growing value and opportunity in the technology services distribution market, as leading private equity firms invest to fuel the platform's next phase of growth.