KKR (Kohlberg Kravis Roberts)

KKR, or Kohlberg Kravis Roberts, is a global investment firm specializing in private equity. They raise capital from investors to buy companies, improve their operations, and eventually sell them for a profit. KKR often invests in large companies or assets, providing strategic guidance and management expertise. Their goal is to generate high returns for their investors over time. The firm is known for pioneering the use of leveraged buyouts—acquiring companies primarily with borrowed money—and has become one of the most prominent players in the private equity industry worldwide.