KKR & Co rStock

KKR operates global private market investment and alternative asset management businesses. The company raises capital from sovereign funds and high-net-worth investors to establish and manage investment funds spanning private equity, real estate, infrastructure, and corporate credit. The business model focuses on acquiring controlling stakes in target enterprises via leveraged buyouts, later selling or listing them after conducting management restructuring and business optimization. It primarily earns fixed asset management fees and substantial carried interest from capital appreciation.