KKR & Co. Inc.

KKR & Co. Inc. is a leading global investment firm that pioneered the leveraged buyout industry when it was founded in 1976 by Henry Kravis, George Roberts, and Jerome Kohlberg. Originally focused on private equity, KKR has evolved into a diversified alternative asset manager spanning private equity, credit, real estate, infrastructure, and insurance solutions through its Global Atlantic subsidiary. Headquartered at 30 Hudson Yards in Manhattan, the firm operates across 21 offices worldwide including major financial centers in London, Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo, and Dubai.

With approximately $723 billion in assets under management as of September 2025, KKR ranks among the world's largest alternative asset managers. The firm serves an extensive institutional client base including pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, endowments, and foundations, while also expanding its presence in the private wealth channel through its K-Series investment vehicles. KKR's investment approach emphasizes long-term value creation through operational improvement, with its Capstone team providing dedicated resources to help portfolio companies achieve operational excellence across industries and markets.

Private Equity

KKR's private equity business represents the firm's foundational expertise, with over $215 billion in AUM across traditional buyout, growth equity, and core investment strategies. The firm takes a thematic approach to investing, targeting sectors experiencing structural change where KKR can apply its operational resources and global network to drive value creation.

• Traditional private equity buyouts across Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific
• Growth equity investments in high-growth companies
• Core private equity for longer-duration, lower-risk investments
• KKR Capstone operational improvement resources
• Technology and healthcare sector specialization

Real Assets

KKR's Real Assets platform encompasses infrastructure, real estate, and energy investments, managing approximately $175 billion in combined AUM. The infrastructure business focuses on essential services including digital infrastructure, energy transition, and transportation assets, while the real estate practice invests across property types and geographies through both equity and credit strategies.

• Global infrastructure investments in digital, energy, and transportation
• Real estate equity and credit across Americas, Europe, and Asia
• Energy transition and renewable investments
• Data center and AI infrastructure through ECP partnership
• 14% annualized returns across infrastructure portfolio

Credit & Insurance

KKR Credit manages over $290 billion across leveraged credit, direct lending, and asset-based finance strategies. The integration with Global Atlantic, KKR's wholly-owned insurance subsidiary managing $201 billion in assets, creates a differentiated platform combining permanent capital with diversified credit origination capabilities. Asset-based finance has emerged as a significant growth area, with AUM reaching $75 billion.

• Leveraged credit and broadly syndicated loans
• Direct lending to middle-market companies
• Asset-based finance across consumer, commercial, and specialty sectors
• Global Atlantic retirement and life insurance solutions
• CLO formation and structured credit products

Global Wealth Solutions

KKR has significantly expanded its private wealth distribution through the K-Series platform, offering eligible individual investors access to institutional-quality strategies across private equity, credit, infrastructure, and real estate. The firm's Family Capital team provides tailored solutions for high-net-worth families and entrepreneurs seeking exposure to KKR's diversified investment capabilities.

• K-Series evergreen funds across major asset classes
• K-FIT fund-of-funds for diversified alternatives exposure
• Family Capital dedicated relationship management
• Registered investment advisors and broker-dealer distribution
• Platform AUM doubled year-over-year to $25 billion

Joseph Bae

Co-Chief Executive Officer

Joe Bae joined KKR in 1996 and became Co-CEO in October 2021. He was the architect of KKR's Asia expansion, building one of the largest platforms in the market. Previously served as Co-President and Co-COO from 2017-2021. Co-founded The Asian American Foundation and serves as a Fellow of the Harvard Corporation.

Scott Nuttall

Co-Chief Executive Officer

Scott Nuttall joined KKR in 1996 and became Co-CEO in October 2021. He led KKR's public listing, developed the firm's balance sheet strategy, and built the credit, capital markets, and insurance businesses. Wharton graduate (summa cum laude) who previously served as Co-President and Co-COO from 2017-2021.

Henry Kravis

Co-Founder & Co-Executive Chairman

Henry Kravis co-founded KKR in 1976 with cousin George Roberts and Jerome Kohlberg, pioneering the leveraged buyout industry. Served as Co-CEO until 2021 and remains actively involved managing the firm. Led the historic $25 billion RJR Nabisco acquisition in 1989. Columbia Business School MBA.

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