KKR
KKR

KKR

About

KKR is a leading global investment firm that manages multiple alternative asset classes, including private equity, energy, infrastructure, real estate and credit, with strategic partners that manage hedge funds. KKR aims to generate attractive investment returns for its fund investors by following a patient and disciplined investment approach, employing world-class people, and driving growth and value creation with KKR portfolio companies. KKR invests its own capital alongside the capital it manages for fund investors and provides financing solutions and investment opportunities through its capital markets business.

Key facts

Website
kkr.com
Type
Private Equity
Headquarters
New York City, United States
Funds raised
$218.0B
Portfolio companies
6
Stages
Debt Facility
Debt Offering
Late Stage
Pre-Seed
Private Equity
Cheque size
$30M to $2.5B
Sector focus
Media
Video Editing
Photo Editing
Content Creation
Industrial

Recent investments

Recent funding rounds KKR took part in
DateCompanyRoundAmount
20 Oct 2024HotGreen SolutionsSeries A$15M
20 Jun 2024723732Series D$125M
10 Apr 2024GuestySeries F$130M
24 May 2022723732Series C$200M
29 Jun 2020ArtlistFunding Round$48M
6 Dec 2018Cross RiverUndisclosed round$100M
10 Sept 2015OptimalPlusUndisclosed round$42M
28 Jan 2015ClicktalePrivate Equity$35M
Comments
(5)
1 positive4 mixed1 negative
Reddit
r/Accountingu/NewtoFL2Jun 19, 2026Mixed

“KKR - Crowe acquisition. Did they pay more per revenue than prior acquisitions? I read that they will acquire, together with private investors, will own more than 50% of the non-audit practice? Is this true at other places? Anyone know who…”

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r/FinancialCareersu/JimmyBraddockMar 18, 2026Mixed

“Thoughts on KKR?. Looking at a back office role there, would appreciate any insight”

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r/private_equityu/Straight-Village-710Dec 16, 2025Negative

“I'm currently applying to a company backed by Accel-KKR. They invested in this company ~4 years back. So I did some research, and it seems that the general consensus among employees all over internet is to avoid companies that have received…”

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r/private_equityu/TrainingTechnical560Dec 2, 2025Mixed

“My company (a mature fintech/financial services firm with ~1,000 employees) was recently acquired by a Tier-1 Global Private Equity firm (think KKR, Blackstone, Carlyle level). As part of the acquisition, they are rolling out a broad-based…”

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r/FinancialCareersu/Trick_Ad_2852Aug 20, 2025Mixed

“Private Equity wasn't what it used to be imo Back in the early 2000s, hardly anyone outside finance circles even knew what PE was, so firms could swoop in buy up undervalued companies, strip them for parts and flip them without much scrutin…”

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Frequently asked

What companies has KKR invested in?

KKR has invested in HotGreen Solutions, 723732, Guesty, Artlist, Cross River and 2 more.

AUM
$218.0B
PORTFOLIO
6