KKR & Co. Inc., formerly known as Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. and KKR & Co. L.P., is a leading American global investment firm specializing in private equity and alternative asset management. Founded in 1976 by Jerome Kohlberg Jr., Henry Kravis, and George R. Roberts, who previously worked together at Bear Stearns pioneering leveraged buyouts, KKR has grown into one of the world's largest private equity firms. The firm is renowned for high-profile transactions, including the 1989 leveraged buyout of RJR Nabisco, which was the largest at the time, the 2007 buyout of TXU, the largest to date, and the 2011 acquisition of Samson Resources. As of December 31, 2024, KKR has completed 770 private equity investments with a total enterprise value of approximately $790 billion, managing $553 billion in assets under management (AUM) and $446 billion in fee-paying AUM across diverse asset classes such as private equity, energy, infrastructure, real estate, credit, and hedge funds through strategic partners. Headquartered in New York City, KKR operates globally with offices in major financial centers including London, Hong Kong, Beijing, Dubai, and others, facilitating investments in portfolio companies worldwide. The firm went public in 2010, transitioning from a private partnership to a publicly traded entity, which has enabled further expansion into public markets and capital markets strategies. KKR's investment approach emphasizes long-term value creation, operational improvements, and strategic partnerships, with a focus on sectors like technology, healthcare, consumer goods, and energy. In recent years, KKR has diversified beyond traditional buyouts into real assets and credit, reflecting broader trends in alternative investments. KKR's influence extends through its extensive network of portfolio companies and relationships with institutional investors, pension funds, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm has been involved in notable controversies, such as criticisms over leveraged buyouts leading to job cuts and debt burdens on acquired companies, but it maintains a strong reputation for deal-making prowess. With a team of experienced professionals and a commitment to sustainable investing, KKR continues to shape global capital flows and corporate transformations.