KKR aims to generate attractive returns by following a patient and disciplined approach, employing world-class people, and supporting growth in its portfolio companies and communities. KKR sponsors vehicles that invest in private equity, credit and real assets and has strategic partners that manage hedge funds.
Private equity firms commonly deploy various strategic approaches to achieve their investment objectives. These strategies encompass A) leverage buyouts, B) growth capital investments, C) venture capital initiatives, D) secondaries, and E) fund of funds structures.
At KKR, we seek to generate attractive returns across our private equity strategies by leveraging our one-firm culture and the collective expertise of our accomplished investment professionals, operational experts and support specialists to step change the businesses we invest in and create value for our clients.
KKR is one of the oldest and most prominent private equity investors in the world and is often credited with popularizing the leveraged buyout as an investing strategy.
We invest globally across private equity, credit and real assets like infrastructure and real estate, and we also offer capital markets and insurance solutions.
Largest private equity firms by PE capital raised
Each year Private Equity International publishes the PEI 300, a ranking of the largest private-equity firms by how much capital they have raised for private-equity investment in the last five years. In the 2024 ranking, Blackstone Inc. retained the top spot from KKR.
KKR's major weakness
KKR missed a trick by not going the distance for Shreyas, who went to PBKS for INR 26.75 crore. After missing out on Shreyas, KKR left midway in the bid for KL Rahul, who joined DC for 14 crore. With two captaincy options gone begging, KKR decided to spend heavily on Venkatesh.
The franchise is owned by Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan, actress Juhi Chawla, and her spouse Jay Mehta. Their home ground is the Eden Gardens, Kolkata. The franchise, which has gained immense popularity due to its association with celebrity owners, qualified for the IPL playoffs for the first time in 2011.
We take enormous pride in our one-firm approach, operating proactively and collaboratively across businesses and geographies to achieve the best possible results. We continually look to help one another and work together towards common goals.
These strategies or asset classes that fall under private capital include private equity, venture capital, private credit, real estate, and infrastructure.
What is dry powder in finance? For venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE) firms, dry powder refers to the amount of committed, but unallocated capital a firm has on hand. In other words, it's an unspent cash reserve that's waiting to be invested.
Answer C) leveraged buyout. Explanation C is correct. A type of private equity fund that invests in established profitable and cash generative companies with solid customer bases, proven products, and high quality management is most likely described as a leveraged buyout.
KKR's core strategy, launched in 2017, makes control investments in global businesses needing capital to pursue expansion over a 10-to-15-year horizon. Companies of interest are well-run, durable, cash-generative and operate in sectors less subject to risk and cyclical or competitive disruption.
Objectives
KKR seeks to invest responsibly by: Incorporating material ESG, regulatory, and geopolitical considerations into KKR's investment decision-making and investment management practices globally across asset classes.
Speaking to the audience, Diljit shared a motivational message inspired by Kolkata's love for cricket and the famous "tagline" of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) team, "Korbo Lorbo Jeetbo Re."
Five decades of helping companies unlock potential
We bring an extensive network of operational, capital markets, industry advisors, geopolitical, macro and sustainability resources to help create value for our companies and clients that goes above and beyond simply investing.
KKR began investing in sectors other than traditional industrial companies, such as telecommunications, technology and healthcare. This sector diversification enabled KKR to spread its risks and exploit new growth opportunities. In addition, the company demonstrated great flexibility in its investment structures.
One of three teams to have won more than one IPL title, KKR are owned by actors Shah Rukh Khan and Juhi Chawla and Chawla's husband Jay Mehta. The franchise was bought for about Rs 262.5 crore (approx. US$75.09 million) in 2008 and has been one of the tournament's most popular teams.
Kolkata Knight Riders seamer Harshit Rana was on Tuesday fined 100 per cent of his match fees and suspended for one match for breaching IPL Code of Conduct during their seven-wicket win over Delhi Capitals here.
In total, KKR spent Rs 57 crore on player retention. However, due to retention rules, KKR's purse was deducted by Rs 69 crore from the original Rs 120 crore.
According to the latest TipRanks data, approximately 37.30% of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR) stock is held by retail investors. Who owns the most shares of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR)? George R. Roberts owns the most shares of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR).
This extensive reach and diverse investment strategy underscore KKR's prestige and influence in the private equity industry, making it one of the top five most prestigious private equity firms globally.
As of January 2025, the Vanguard Group ranked second among global fund managers by assets under management (AUM). Rounding out the top three, Charles Schwab ranked third, managing fund assets totaling 7.32 trillion U.S. dollars. BlackRock was the largest fund manager, managing fund assets exceeding 11.48 trillion U.S.