About KKR
KKR is a private equity firm founded in 1976. It is primarily based in New York City, United States. As of Aug 2026, KKR is an active investor with a portfolio of 571 companies, comprising 571 funding rounds and 302 acquisitions. In the last 12 months, it has participated in 18 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 Steadfast on Aug 21, 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 1814 people, including 948 partners.
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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 Big Tree Entertainment (Series D round) on Aug 19, 2026. Here are the most recent investments by KKR:Date | Company | Round | Amount | Co-Investors |
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Aug 19, 2026 | Series D | 4331 | - | |
Jun 30, 2026 | Seed | 5567 | ||
Jun 12, 2026 | PE | 8595 | - | |
May 21, 2026 | Series C | 3164 | - |
KKR has acquired 302 companies. Their most recent acquisition was of Steadfast on Aug 21, 2026. Here are the most recent acquisitions by KKR:
Acquisition Date | Company | Short Description | Total Funding | Founded Year |
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Aug 21, 2026 | Network of insurance brokers offering business and personal insurance products | - | 1996 | |
Aug 08, 2026 | Health system | $31M | 1995 | |
Aug 03, 2026 | Holding company that holds medical device outsource manufacturers | - | 1970 | |
Jul 27, 2026 | Provider of multi-energy sales and distribution and mobility services | - | 1976 |
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 1814 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, 299 investors have co-invested in KKR's portfolio companies.
- Top Co-investors of KKR: 299 investors entered a company along with KKR. These include investors like Ten Eleven Ventures (9 companies).
KKR News
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Steadfast Group agrees to A$7.7 billion takeover offerInvesting•Aug 21, 2026•KKR, Steadfast, Dragoneer Investment Group
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Steadfast Group Announces Final Stages of Due Diligence for Acquisition by ConsortiumReinsurance News•Aug 18, 2026•Amwins, Steadfast, Dragoneer Investment Group, KKR
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First Gen parent rejects KKR bid for stake in clean energy firmRenewables Now•Aug 17, 2026•KKR, First Gen, UGI Utilities, First Philippine Holding
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KKR Appoints Sam Caven and Marshall Nevins as New Co-Heads of Acquisitions for the AmericasCommercial Observer•Aug 13, 2026•KKR
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Flagler Health Secures $50 Million Series B Funding for AI Healthcare PlatformWorld Business Outlook•Aug 12, 2026•KKR, Brookfield Asset Management, Nvidia, Apollo Global Management and 3 others
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Walker & Dunlop Arranges $147.5 Million Financing for Port Chester Multi-Family DevelopmentWorld Business Outlook•Aug 12, 2026•KKR, Brookfield Asset Management, Apollo Global Management, Nvidia and 3 others
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Nvidia partners with Wall Street giants to raise $500 billion for AI infrastructureBusiness Recorder•Aug 11, 2026•Nvidia, Brookfield Asset Management, Apollo Global Management, BlackRock and 5 others
