Carlyle, CVC DIF Agree to Buy BauWatch From Haniel, Which Keeps 10% Stake
CG•Acquisition terms
Carlyle and CVC DIF agreed to acquire BauWatch from Haniel, with Haniel retaining a 10% minority stake. Closing is expected in Q1 2027, subject to customary regulatory approvals.
BauWatch business and scale
BauWatch provides remote video surveillance using AI-enabled monitoring with 24/7 alarm response. Haniel bought BauWatch in 2021; revenue rose to EUR 153 million in 2025 from EUR 59 million.
BauWatch operates in 12 European markets with more than 15,000 active surveillance systems.




