Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co.

Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. (KKR) is a global investment firm that specializes in dedicated buyouts, where they acquire companies to improve and grow them, often later selling them for a profit. They typically use large amounts of borrowed money (leverage) to fund these acquisitions, aiming to generate high returns for their investors. KKR manages funds for institutional investors like pension funds and endowments, and their strategy involves deep operational involvement to improve company performance before eventual exit. They are one of the largest and most well-known private equity firms in the world.