Kohlberg Kravis Roberts

Kohlberg Kravis Roberts is a prominent global investment firm that specializes in managing a diverse range of alternative asset classes, including private equity, energy, infrastructure, real estate, and credit, as well as hedge funds through strategic partnerships. Founded in 1976, the firm focuses on generating attractive investment returns by employing a disciplined and patient investment approach. KKR is committed to driving growth and value creation in its portfolio companies while aligning its interests with those of its investment partners. The firm also provides comprehensive human resources services to enhance operational effectiveness. With a presence in multiple countries, including India and Japan, KKR continues to leverage its extensive expertise and industry knowledge to deliver value across its investment strategies.

Taski Ahmed

Principal, KKR Prisma

Mustapha Angwa

CEO

Anne Arlinghaus

Managing Director

David Biener

VP Finance

Borg, Anders Bengt Martin

Head of Nordic Region

Todd Builione JD

Member, President of KKR Credit

James Burns

Partner

Daniel Celeghin

Managing Director, Client and Partner Group

Spencer Chavez

Principal

Mukul Chawla

Partner, Head of Asia Pacific Growth Equity

Steve Codispoti

Director, Finance

Benjamin Conner

Managing Director

Kendra Decious

Director, Finance

Devine, Patrick

Director

Brian Dillard

Partner and Head of Asia Credit

Brandon Donnenfeld

Director

Jamison Ely

Director

Mark Ennis

Director

Len Fliegel

Director

Marco Fontana

Managing Director

Brandon Freiman

Partner, Head of North American Infrastructure

Freise, Philipp

Co-Head of European Private Equity

Terence Gallagher

Managing Director

Travers Garvin JD

Director, Public Affairs

Felix Gernburd

Managing Director

Alan Grant

Principal, KKR Capstone

Elizabeth Hammond

Managing Director

Chris Harrington

Partner

Erich Heintzen

Director

Jill Henn

Managing Director, Human Capital

Sota Horiuchi

Principal, Private Equity

Jeff Van Horn

Managing Director, Credit

Paul Horwood

CFO, European Operations

Mark Hunt

Director, Capital Management Group

Johannes Huth

Managing Director and Head of KKR EMEA

Hisao Iijima

Principal, Private Equity

Jacobs, Gary H.

Managing Director, Capital Management Group

Zhen Ji

Managing Director, China

Franziska Kayser

Managing Director

Kazuyuki Kido

Managing Director

Philip Kim

Managing Director

Thomas Kim

Managing Director and Global Risk Manager

Daan Knottenbelt

Partner

Rie Koike

Principal, Client and Partner Group

Joan Lacagnina

Managing Director, Finance

Nonie Lame

Director, Human Resources

Dashiell Lane

Director, Energy and Infrastructure

David Lang

Partner

Joshua Lederman

Principal and Associate

Elissa Leechawengwongs

Principal, Private Equity

Vincent Letteri

Managing Director, TMT Growth Equity

Xiang Li

Managing Director, Private Equity

Lim, Hwee Hua

Senior Advisor

Frances Lim

Managing Director, Global Macro and Asset Allocation and Portfolio Mgt of Strategic Partnerships

Lucy Liu

Director, Client and Partner Group

Ming Lu

Partner and Co-Head of Asia Private Equity Business

Blaine MacDougald

Director and Co-head of Credit Research, Credit

Emily Mason

Principal, KKR Prisma

Kyle Matter

Director

Patrick Mattson

Managing Director

Kevin McMahon

Managing Director

Hilary McNamara

Director, Business Operations

David McNellis

Managing Director, Global Macro and Asset Allocation

Henry McVey

Partner and Head of Global Macro and Asset Allocation, CIO of KKR Balance Sheet

Ken Mehlman

Partner and Global Head of Public Affairs; Co-head KKR Global Impact

George Mueller

Managing Director

Katherine de Mul

Director, Operations and Client Services

Narender Nanchary

Principal, Hedge Funds

Sanjay Nayar

CEO

William Needham

Managing Director

Sean Nelson

Director

Lesley Nurse

Director, Client and Partner Group

Scott Nuttall

Co-CEO

Ted Oberwager

Principal, Private Equity

Christian Ollig

Director, Private Equity

John Park

Director, Private Equity

Park, Chung Ho

Director, Private Equity

Clayton Perry

Managing Director, Client and Partner Group

Daniel Pietrzak

Partner

Samuel Plotner

Director

Jaka Prasetya

Partner

Paul Raether

Member and Head of Portfolio Management Committee

Sharath Reddy

Director, Credit

John Reed

Director, Credit

Janice Cook Roberts

Director, Client and Partner Group

Paul Roberts

Managing Director, KKR Prisma

James Rudy

Director, Principal Activities

Jean -Pierre Saad

Director, Private Equity

Matt Salem

Partner and Head of RE Credit

Kaveh Samie

Managing Director, Client and Partner Group

Richard Sarnoff

Managing Director

Kugan Sathiyanandarajah

Managing Director and Head of Healthcare Strategic Growth in Europe

Jeffrey Schachter

Managing Director

Vance Serchuk JD

Managing Director, Americas Private Equity, Industrials Team

Shanley CPA, CPA, Stephen

Partner

Peggy Shaughnessy

Managing Director, Business Operations

Michael Shea

Controller - Corporate

Christopher Sheldon

Member and Co-Head of Leveraged Credit

Blake Shorthouse

Managing Director

Rob Siegel

Director, Information Technology

Tashwinder Singh

Director, Capital Markets

Duncan Smith

Principal, Credit

Pete Stavros

Co-Head of Global Private Equity

Chris Sun

Partner, Private Equity

Karan Swani

Director, Private Equity

Marta Szczerba

Director

Waldemar Szlezak

Managing Director

Weiyu Tan

Managing Director

Doug Tapley

Director, KKR Capital Solutions Group

Paige Thacher

Principal

Cade Thompson

Partner, Capital Markets

Gaurav Trehan

Head of Asia Private Equity

Cecilio Velasco

Managing Director

Steven Wang

Principal, Private Equity

Douglas Watt

Managing Director

Dave Welsh

Partner and Head of Technology Growth Equity

Ryan Wilson

Managing Director

Alisa Wood

Partner

Angela Yang

Principal, Credit

Annie Yangeksakul

Principal, Hedge Funds

Eiji Yatagawa

Partner

Past deals in Restaurants

Restaurant365

Private Equity Round in 2023
Restaurant365 is a restaurant enterprise management software that provides accounting, inventory, scheduling, payroll, and HR solutions. Restaurant365 provides a restaurant-specific accounting and back-office software platform that reduces the significant burdens placed on restaurant operators, allowing concepts to operate more efficiently and profitably in the digital age. It is a cloud-based, all-inclusive back office solution that combines key restaurant modules with an integrated accounting backbone.

Slice

Series D in 2021
Slice operates an online pizza ordering platform that connects consumers with local pizzerias across the United States. Founded in 2015 by Ilir Sela, Slice aims to support independent pizza shops by providing them with essential tools such as technology, marketing, and buying power, allowing these establishments to compete effectively with larger chains. The platform has grown to encompass partnerships with restaurants in over 3,000 cities, forming the largest community of independent pizzerias in the nation. By empowering these local businesses, Slice helps them thrive while maintaining their unique identities and roles within their communities.

Wolt

Series E in 2021
Wolt is a food delivery company that operates an online platform designed to help users discover and order a variety of cuisines. The platform allows customers to browse a selection of restaurants, facilitating meal choices through options like takeaway, home delivery, and table service. Wolt's technology focuses on real-time logistics optimization, ensuring that users can easily place orders and receive their food conveniently. The mobile interface enhances user experience, making it simple to access great food from the comfort of home.

DoorDash

Series H in 2020
DoorDash, Inc. is a logistics platform that connects merchants, consumers, and delivery personnel in the United States and internationally. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company facilitates restaurant food delivery services, allowing customers to order from local and national eateries through its app. DoorDash operates a marketplace that helps merchants enhance their online presence, manage customer acquisition, and streamline delivery processes. In addition to food delivery, the platform serves various businesses, including grocery, retail, and pet supply stores. The company has expanded its services into Europe through the acquisition of Wolt in 2022, reinforcing its commitment to building last-mile delivery infrastructure and transforming local commerce.

Slice

Series C in 2020
Slice operates an online pizza ordering platform that connects consumers with local pizzerias across the United States. Founded in 2015 by Ilir Sela, Slice aims to support independent pizza shops by providing them with essential tools such as technology, marketing, and buying power, allowing these establishments to compete effectively with larger chains. The platform has grown to encompass partnerships with restaurants in over 3,000 cities, forming the largest community of independent pizzerias in the nation. By empowering these local businesses, Slice helps them thrive while maintaining their unique identities and roles within their communities.

US Foods

Post in 2020
US Foods is a prominent foodservice distributor based in Rosamond, Illinois, founded in 1853. The company supplies a wide range of food and non-food products to various sectors, including healthcare, hospitality, education, government facilities, and grocery stores. US Foods partners with foodservice operators to enhance menu offerings, attract customers, and streamline operations. It operates a delivery service alongside 80 cash-and-carry stores branded as Chef'Store. The company's revenue is primarily generated from its meats and seafood products, reflecting its strong focus on providing high-quality food offerings to its diverse clientele. Additionally, US Foods leverages e-commerce and technology to deliver innovative business solutions to its customers.

Telepizza

Acquisition in 2019
Telepizza Unique and inimitable pizzas with fresh dough and carefully selected natural ingredients.

Qui! Group

Private Equity Round in 2018
Qui! Group is a provider of food voucher and card services aimed at enhancing employee incentives and streamlining staff management. The company offers a range of services, including couponing, welfare programs, e-payment systems, and loyalty initiatives. These offerings are designed to improve the quality of life for customers and their families by helping them save time and money, allowing them to focus on personal well-being. In addition to its core services, Qui! Group plays a significant role in the restaurant sector, contributing to the overall dining experience for employees.

Dixon Hospitality

Acquisition in 2017
Dixon Hospitality is one of the largest and fastest-growing food and beverage-focused operators in the Australian hospitality industry with a portfolio of 40 high quality venues located primarily across Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. Dixon Hospitality has evolved through a series of disciplined acquisitions of quality venues in attractive locations. The majority of venues operate as a standalone pub, bar or restaurant with their own defined brand, service proposition and target clientele. Across the Dixon Hospitality portfolio, there is a focus on premium food and beverage offerings and an attractive range of function and event facilities.

Cardena's Markets

Acquisition in 2016
Cardenas operates store locations in California, Nevada and now Arizona. Cardenas is known and respected as a prominent Latino market with a unique tradition of authentic flavors. Cardenas Markets offer customers, the best shopping experience with a wide selection of quality and fresh products and great service at a superior value.

Telepizza

Private Equity Round in 2014
Telepizza Unique and inimitable pizzas with fresh dough and carefully selected natural ingredients.
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