About KKR
KKR is a private equity firm founded in 1976. It is primarily based in New York City, United States. As of Jul 2026, KKR is an active investor with a portfolio of 571 companies, comprising 571 funding rounds and 297 acquisitions. In the last 12 months, it has participated in 20 funding rounds and has made 12 acquisitions. The firm primarily invests in companies based in United States and India. Its portfolio is spread across a wide range of sectors from Enterprise Applications to Consumer. Most recently it acquired stakes in Medallia on Jun 18, 2026.
A lot of funds co-invest with KKR, with names like Ten Eleven Ventures sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio.
KKR has a team of 1809 people, including 948 partners.
Key Metrics
Founded Year
1976
Location
New York City, United States
Portfolio Sectors
Portfolio Locations
Acquisition Deals
KKR's Portfolio
KKR has a portfolio of 571 companies. They have invested in a total of 571 companies. Their most recent investment was in Crowe (PE round) on Jun 12, 2026. Here are the most recent investments by KKR:Date | Company | Round | Amount | Co-Investors |
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Jun 12, 2026 | PE | 8829 | - | |
May 21, 2026 | Series C | 2105 | - | |
May 04, 2026 | Series C | 3751 | ||
Apr 22, 2026 | PE | 2983 |
KKR has acquired 297 companies. Their most recent acquisition was of Medallia on Jun 18, 2026. Here are the most recent acquisitions by KKR:
Acquisition Date | Company | Short Description | Total Funding | Founded Year |
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Jun 18, 2026 | Provider of experience management software and related customer service solutions | $341M | 2001 | |
Feb 05, 2026 | Private equity firm focused on sports sectors | - | 2019 | |
Feb 04, 2026 | Operator of data centers providing colocation and network connectivity services | - | 2014 | |
Dec 24, 2025 | Developer of commercial properties, hotels, and mixed-use facilities for lease | - | 1988 |
Here is the portfolio snapshot of KKR:
Investments by Year
The maximum number of investments were made in 2022
Acquisitions by Year
The maximum number of acquisitions were made in 2021
Portfolio by Location
Companies are primarily in United States and India
Portfolio by Sector
Companies are primarily in Enterprise Applications
Team profile of KKR
KKR has a team of 1809 members including 948 Partners and 784 Principals located in United States, United Kingdom and 16 more locations. KKR's team sits on the board of 18 companies.Here is a list of top team members in KKR:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
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Partner | San Francisco | - | ||
Partner | New York City | - | ||
Partner | Chicago | - | ||
Partner | San Francisco | - | ||
Partner | Sydney | - | ||
Partner | Houston | - | ||
Partner | San Francisco | - | ||
Partner | Paris | - | ||
Partner | Hong Kong | - | ||
Partner | London | - |
Co-investors of KKR
Over the past 50 years, 296 investors have co-invested in KKR's portfolio companies.
- Top Co-investors of KKR: 296 investors entered a company along with KKR. These include investors like Ten Eleven Ventures (9 companies).
KKR News
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Thomson Reuters sells controlling stake in print publishing business to KKRGrupoglobo•Jul 14, 2026•KKR, Reuters, Thomson Reuters
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KKR Leads $275MM Financing Solution for AmpolABFJournal•Jul 13, 2026•KKR, Ampol, EDF Renewable Energy, Kolkata Knight Riders
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Arctos Announces Final Close of Arctos Keystone Partners Fund I at $6.2 BillionGlobal Fintech Series•Jul 07, 2026•KKR
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Singapore tech firms drive Southeast Asia’s $19.7b M&A waveSingapore Business Review•Jul 02, 2026•KKR
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KKR Explores Pension Risk Transfer Partnerships in UK and EuropeLife Insurance International•Jul 01, 2026•KKR
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KKR and SK to launch $1.3bn South Korea renewables platformPrivate Equity Wire•Jul 01, 2026•KKR, SK, Steadfast
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KKR Acquires 235-Unit Baldwyn Northgate Apartments in Seattle for $78MMThe Registry Pacific Northwest•Jul 01, 2026•KKR, PIMCO, Bank of Singapore
