KKR

KKR pools capital from institutional and other professional investors into investment vehicles, then allocates that capital across private equity, credit, infrastructure, real estate and other alternative strategies. It creates value by sourcing deals, structuring transactions, improving portfolio company performance, managing risk and exiting investments over time. Revenue is generated through a combination of recurring fees tied to committed or invested capital and performance participation when funds exceed agreed return hurdles.

KKR is a publicly listed alternative investment firm headquartered in the United States. It raises and manages capital across private markets and related investment strategies, deploying that capital into companies, assets and structured opportunities on behalf of institutional and other professional investors. Its role in the market is that of an investment manager rather than an operating software or media company.

KKR primarily makes money through recurring management fees on assets under management, performance-based carried interest when investments are realised above return thresholds, and ancillary capital markets or advisory-related income. Its customers are mainly institutional asset allocators such as pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, insurers, endowments, foundations, family offices and other large professional investors, as well as portfolio companies that may use its capital and strategic support.