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Kohlberg Kravis Roberts
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Kohlberg Kravis Roberts


Founded in 1976, KKR & Co. is a global investment firm headquartered in New York City. The firm invests across private equity, credit, infrastructure, real estate, and growth equity strategies.

KKR partners with companies and entrepreneurs to scale businesses through strategic acquisitions, operational improvements, and global expansion. The firm has built a diversified platform with investments spanning technology, healthcare, financial services, industrials, and consumer sectors. In January 2026, KKR expanded into sports-focused alternatives through its acquisition of Arctos Partners.

With offices in major financial centers worldwide, KKR serves institutional investors, insurance companies, and sovereign wealth funds.

  • Total AUM: USD 758+ billion
  • Headquarters: New York, United States

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