Carlson Private Equity is an investment firm that invests in the medium-sized businesses based in Central and Eastern Europe and operating in the airlines, building materials, chemical, contemporary art, distribution, energy, financial services, food & drink, machinery, media, metal, oil & gas, pharmaceutical, rail transport, steel production, telecom, travel and entertainment and wood processing sectors. The firm was incorporated in 2003 and is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.