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KKR
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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.”
“We believe broad-based employee ownership & alignment can drive breakthrough results in businesses.”
“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.”
Recent investments
| Company | Round | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rebel Foods | Growth Equity | — | 2024-12 |
| Varsity Brands | Buyout | — | 2024-08 |
| The Parking Spot | Buyout | — | 2024-10 |
| BMC Software | Buyout | $2.0b | 2018-05 |
| HCA Healthcare | Buyout | $33.0b | 2006-11 |
| Alliance Boots | Buyout | $22.0b | 2007-04 |
| First Data | Buyout | $29.0b | 2007-09 |
| LEAP India | Majority Stake / Infrastructure | — | 2023-08 |
| CIRCOR International | Buyout | $1.8b | 2023-01 |
| Axel Springer | Buyout | — | 2020-02 |
Frequent co-investors
| VC firm | Deals together |
|---|---|
| Bain Capital | 4 |
| GIC | 3 |
| Mubadala Investment Company | 3 |
| Temasek | 2 |
| Goldman Sachs | 2 |
| Charlesbank Capital Partners | 2 |
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