KKR

Founded in 1976 by Jerome Kohlberg, Henry Kravis, and George Roberts, KKR (formerly Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co.) is a pioneer of the leveraged buyout (LBO) industry. Today, it has grown into a global investment firm managing a wide range of alternative asset classes, including private equity, credit, real assets (such as infrastructure and real estate), and hedge funds. The firm's mission is to generate attractive investment returns by following a patient and disciplined investment approach, employing world-class people, and driving growth and value creation at the asset level. KKR serves institutional investors, high-net-worth individuals, and through its portfolio companies, the wider community.