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Investment thesis

KKR is a leading global investment firm founded in 1976 that offers alternative asset management across private equity, credit, real assets, and insurance solutions. KKR aims to generate attractive investment returns by following a patient and disciplined investment approach, employing world-class people, and supporting growth in its portfolio companies and communities. The firm operates with a 'one-firm' philosophy, leveraging deep sector expertise, global resources, and consistent execution across its flagship buyout, core private equity, middle-market, tech growth, health care growth, and global impact strategies. KKR's private equity approach goes 'beyond capital' — bringing an extensive network of operational (Capstone), capital markets, industry advisor, geopolitical, macro, and sustainability resources to create value. A distinctive pillar is broad-based employee ownership: KKR actively promotes equity participation programs for non-senior employees across portfolio companies, believing that shared ownership drives breakthrough business results. With $638 billion in AUM and offices in 36 cities across 17 countries, KKR deploys capital globally across the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific.

Notable quotes

Henry and I are first cousins and obviously have a very close and trusting relationship. The firm was founded on that—trust, integrity, sharing a common vision and really wanting anybody that you partner with to succeed.

George Roberts · KKR website – Our People page

We believe broad-based employee ownership & alignment can drive breakthrough results in businesses.

Pete Stavros and Nate Taylor · KKR Private Equity page – kkr.com/invest/private-equity

With our combined footprint and capabilities, we have a more than 8 GW existing datacenter pipeline, 100 GW of currently operating and development-ready power generation, and significant experience working with stakeholders across both industries to help realize this opportunity quickly and responsibly.

Waldemar Szlezak · KKR press release – $50B AI Data Center & Power Strategic Partnership with Energy Capital Partners · 2024

Recent investments

CompanyRoundSizeDate
Rebel FoodsGrowth Equity2024-12
Varsity BrandsBuyout2024-08
The Parking SpotBuyout2024-10
BMC SoftwareBuyout$2.0b2018-05
HCA HealthcareBuyout$33.0b2006-11
Alliance BootsBuyout$22.0b2007-04
First DataBuyout$29.0b2007-09
LEAP IndiaMajority Stake / Infrastructure2023-08
CIRCOR InternationalBuyout$1.8b2023-01
Axel SpringerBuyout2020-02

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