Kohlberg Kravis Roberts
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts is a global investment firm that manages multiple alternative asset classes, including private equity, energy, infrastructure, real estate and credit, with strategic partners that manage hedge funds. Founded in 1976, the firm is headquartered in New York and operates a broad international presence with offices in major financial centers around the world. KKR pursues a patient, disciplined investment approach, emphasizes high-quality talent, and aims to deliver attractive returns while creating growth and value for its investment partners.
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Ankit Aggarwal
Principal, Private Equity and Member of the Private Equity Team and Global Impact Team
Mustapha Angwa
CEO
David Bauer
Managing Director, Capital Markets and Head of the Public Equity Capital Markets Business
Steven Bayly
Managing Director, Client and Partner Group and Head of the Client and Partner Group in the DACH Region
Mattia Caprioli
Partner, Co-Head of European Private Equity and Member of KKR's European Private Equity Investment Committee and European Portfolio Management Committee
Iñaki Cobo
Partner, Private Equity and Head of the European Health Care Sector Team and KKR's Regional Operations in Spain
Tara Davies
Partner, Global Head of Core Infrastructure, Member of the Infrastructure Investment Committee and Infrastructure Portfolio Management Committee and Co-Head of European Infrastructure
Christopher Harrington JD
Partner, Private Equity, Member of the Investment Committee and Member of the Portfolio Management Committee for Americas Private Equity at Kohlberg Kravis Roberts
Changchun Hua Ph.D
Managing Director, Global Macro, Balance Sheet and Risk and Chief Economist for Greater China
Daniel Knottenbelt
Partner, Private Equity and Member of the European Private Equity Investment Committee, European Portfolio Management Committee and Asset Based Finance Investment Committee
Kevin Murphy
Director, Private Equity and Member of the Core Investments and Americas Private Equity Teams
Kristopher Novell
Managing Director, Portfolio Construction and Risk and Member of the Asia Tactical Credit Investment Committee
Philipp Schaelli
Director, Private Equity and Member of the Technology, Media and Telecommunications Industry Team
Grayson Sessa
Principal, Private Equity and Member of the Financial Services and Technology Industry Team
Past deals in Telecommunications
Metronet
Acquisition in 2024
MetroNet Communication is a customer-focused provider of fiber optic telecommunication services. The company offers high-speed Fiber Internet, a comprehensive Fiber Phone service, and Fiber IPTV, which includes a diverse range of programming options. Additionally, MetroNet provides a home security solution known as MetroNet SmartHome. Through these services, MetroNet aims to deliver advanced connectivity and communication solutions to its customers.
FiberCop
Secondary Market in 2024
FiberCop is a company focused on developing digital services through high-performance fiber-optic connections. It operates a digital fiber network that offers both passive and active fiber-optic networks, as well as broadband connectivity and telecom infrastructure services. By providing these essential components, FiberCop aims to accelerate the development of fiber infrastructures and support the ongoing digitization efforts in the telecommunications sector.
IQGeo
Acquisition in 2024
IQGeo develops end-to-end geospatial software solutions for telecoms and utility industries. Its platforms enhance productivity and collaboration across planning, design, construction, maintenance, and sales processes.
OMS Group
Private Equity Round in 2023
OMS Group is a multinational telecommunications infrastructure company that specializes in submarine cable installation services. Catering to the telecommunications and technology sectors, it provides comprehensive solutions for deploying submarine cable systems. Utilizing specialized vessels and advanced equipment, OMS Group is equipped to handle both shallow-water and deep-sea cabling projects. This enables clients to establish and maintain critical undersea communication infrastructure, thereby enhancing global connectivity.
Singtel
Private Equity Round in 2023
Singtel is a leading telecommunications company based in Singapore, offering a comprehensive range of services including internet service provider (ISP), IPTV, mobile phone, and fixed line telephony. The company operates through various segments such as mobile devices and plans, apps and services, and wireless networks, catering to both corporate and consumer markets. Singtel provides a suite of services that includes broadband, telephone services, and television channel packs. With a robust international network, it ensures direct connections to over 100 countries and is a significant investor in advanced submarine cable and satellite systems, making it the second largest satellite operator in the Asia Pacific. Founded in 1879, Singtel also holds stakes in multiple telecom operators across the Asia Pacific region, including Optus in Australia and significant minority interests in key operators in India, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Thailand. The company is majority-owned by the Singapore government.
Digital InfraCo
Private Equity Round in 2023
Singtel is Asia's leading communications technology firm, offering a range of services to both consumers and companies, including next-generation communication, 5G, and technology services, as well as infotainment.
TalkTalk
Debt Financing in 2023
TalkTalk is a leading telecommunications provider in the United Kingdom, specializing in delivering affordable and reliable services to both consumers and businesses. Founded in 2003 as a subsidiary of Carphone Warehouse and headquartered in London, the company offers a range of services including fixed and mobile telephony, broadband, internet access, and television. Committed to providing straightforward and fair options, TalkTalk aims to ensure that all customers have access to quality telecom solutions at competitive prices.
MASMOVIL
Acquisition in 2022
MASMOVIL Group is a Spanish telecommunications company that offers a range of services including landline, mobile, broadband, and television to residential, business, and corporate customers. The company operates its own infrastructure for ADSL, fiber, and mobile networks, encompassing 3G, 4G, and 5G technologies. MASMOVIL has established a fixed network that provides ADSL and fiber services to homes and has also forged agreements with other telecom operators to enhance its fixed network and mobile coverage. As a prominent player in the telecommunications sector, MASMOVIL is committed to delivering reliable connectivity and diverse communication solutions.
Telenor Fiber
Secondary Market in 2022
Telenor Fiber operates in an infrastructure business area. Telenor Fiber is a newly established company and a subsidiary of Telenor.
Brightline
Series C in 2022
Brightline, Inc. is a pediatric behavioral health care provider that focuses on supporting children and their families through innovative technology and integrated care. Established in 2019 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Brightline offers a range of services including behavioral therapy, psychiatry, medication support, speech-language therapy, and occupational therapy. The company emphasizes virtual behavioral health services and a collaborative care team to address the diverse needs of children at various developmental stages. Originally named Emilio Health, Inc., the company rebranded to Brightline in May 2020, reflecting its commitment to delivering accessible and comprehensive behavioral health solutions.
John Laing Group
Acquisition in 2021
John Laing Group is a global developer and operator of privately financed public sector infrastructure projects. It aims to deliver attractive and sustainable returns over the medium term, investing in seven countries worldwide across the UK & Europe, North America, Latin America, and Australia.
Metronet
Private Equity Round in 2021
MetroNet Communication is a customer-focused provider of fiber optic telecommunication services. The company offers high-speed Fiber Internet, a comprehensive Fiber Phone service, and Fiber IPTV, which includes a diverse range of programming options. Additionally, MetroNet provides a home security solution known as MetroNet SmartHome. Through these services, MetroNet aims to deliver advanced connectivity and communication solutions to its customers.
Telefónica
Acquisition in 2021
Telefónica is a diversified telecommunications group providing fixed-line and mobile services. It operates in 24 countries and serves hundreds of millions of customers, with a large international footprint beyond its home market. The company focuses on delivering information and communications technology-based services that enhance everyday life and business performance, backed by ongoing investments in digital connectivity, cloud, and cybersecurity. With a significant presence in Latin America and Europe, Telefónica seeks to drive growth through innovation and the deployment of advanced communications networks and services for individuals and enterprises alike.
Pinnacle Towers
Private Equity Round in 2020
Pinnacle Towers is a telecommunication builder and operator that seek to build telco towers.
Reliance Jio
Private Equity Round in 2020
Reliance Jio Infocomm is a telecommunications company based in Mumbai, India, that offers a range of wireless telecom products and services, including voice, data, and messaging. The company utilizes Long-Term Evolution (LTE) technology to provide mobile and broadband services. In addition to its core offerings, Jio distributes smartphones and hotspot devices, enhancing connectivity options for consumers. Jio also invests in research and development across various fields such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT), data analytics, and next-generation cloud services. Its media services encompass a wide array of content, including recorded and live music, sports, television programs, movies, and events, catering to diverse entertainment needs.
Hyperoptic
Acquisition in 2019
Hyperoptic specializes in providing pure fibre-to-the-premises broadband services for residential and business customers. Unlike hybrid services that rely on copper cables, Hyperoptic's technology delivers unimpeded fibre speeds directly to users' premises. Founded in 2010, the company is based in London, UK.
Calabrio
Private Equity Round in 2018
Calabrio, Inc. is a customer experience intelligence company that specializes in developing workforce optimization software solutions for call centers. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Calabrio offers the Calabrio ONE software suite, which integrates various modules for call recording, quality management, workforce management, analytics, and reporting. This suite is designed to enhance agent engagement and optimize performance, catering to the evolving demands of contact centers. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including healthcare, telecommunications, retail, and finance, providing services such as project management, implementation, training, and technical support. With over 4,000 clients globally, Calabrio's web-based architecture positions contact centers as key drivers of customer insight, facilitating strategic business growth through enhanced customer interactions. The company also has additional locations in Vancouver, London, Singapore, and Stockholm, and is recognized for its innovative contributions in the workforce optimization sector.
Broadcom
Post in 2018
Broadcom is a leading designer, developer, and global supplier of a diverse array of analog and digital semiconductor solutions. Headquartered in San Jose, California, the company offers an extensive product portfolio that includes over 6,500 items targeted at various key markets such as wireless communications, wired infrastructure, industrial and automotive electronics, and consumer computing peripherals. Its products are integral to a wide range of applications, including cellular phones, data networking, telecommunications, enterprise storage, renewable energy, and factory automation. Broadcom's offerings range from simple discrete devices to complex subsystems that incorporate multiple device types and firmware, as well as mechanical hardware for optoelectronic and capacitive sensors, contributing to the scalability, agility, and security of business operations.
Hitachi Kokusai Electric
Acquisition in 2017
Hitachi Kokusai Electric Inc. is a Japanese manufacturer specializing in advanced video and wireless communication systems, serving various industries including broadcasting, telecommunications, and industrial applications. The company offers a diverse range of products, including wireless communications infrastructure for mobile networks, broadcasting equipment such as UHD and HDTV cameras, transmitters, and antennas, as well as multimedia information display systems. In addition, Hitachi Kokusai Electric provides semiconductor manufacturing systems and security solutions, including surveillance cameras and monitoring systems. Founded in 1949 and headquartered in Tokyo, the company operates as a subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd., and has a strong international presence in the electronic equipment market.
Bharti Infratel Limited
Post in 2017
Bharti Infratel is a provider of tower and related infrastructure and on a consolidated basis, we are one of the largest tower infrastructure providers in India, based on the number of towers that Bharti Infratel owns and operates and the number of towers owned or operated by Indus, that are represented by Bharti Infratel's 42% equity interest in Indus.Not only did we pioneer the tower infrastructure sharing concept in India, but are also today the leaders with over 38,000+ Towers across the circles we operate in, with some of them in the remotest and tough terrains. We also pioneered the concept of environment friendly Towers or ‘GreenTowers’ and energy efficient methods for maintenance of these towers.
Telxius
Post in 2017
Telxius is a telecommunications infrastructure service provider headquartered in Madrid, Spain, and is part of the Telefónica Group. The company specializes in managing a global network of fiber optic and high-capacity submarine cables, which are critical for supporting the increasing demand for data traffic. In addition to its submarine cable operations, Telxius also oversees a portfolio of telecommunications towers located in various countries. Through its extensive infrastructure, Telxius aims to meet the growing connectivity needs of businesses and consumers across Europe and the Americas.
Indus Towers
Private Equity Round in 2017
Indus Towers Limited is a leading telecommunications tower infrastructure service provider based in Gurugram, India. Established in 2007, the company constructs, owns, and operates telecom towers and communication structures that support mobile operators and broadband service providers. Indus Towers facilitates the shared use of its extensive portfolio of telecom sites, offering related operations and maintenance services. The company plays a vital role in India's communication landscape, with its sites enabling a significant portion of the country's mobile traffic. Indus Towers generates revenue primarily through rental fees from tenants who utilize its towers, while also managing energy costs associated with the infrastructure. As India's largest telecom tower company, Indus Towers significantly impacts the daily communication habits of millions, underscoring its importance in the ongoing telecom evolution.
Calabrio
Acquisition in 2016
Calabrio, Inc. is a customer experience intelligence company that specializes in developing workforce optimization software solutions for call centers. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Calabrio offers the Calabrio ONE software suite, which integrates various modules for call recording, quality management, workforce management, analytics, and reporting. This suite is designed to enhance agent engagement and optimize performance, catering to the evolving demands of contact centers. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including healthcare, telecommunications, retail, and finance, providing services such as project management, implementation, training, and technical support. With over 4,000 clients globally, Calabrio's web-based architecture positions contact centers as key drivers of customer insight, facilitating strategic business growth through enhanced customer interactions. The company also has additional locations in Vancouver, London, Singapore, and Stockholm, and is recognized for its innovative contributions in the workforce optimization sector.
Sirti
Acquisition in 2016
Sirti is a service provider focused on the telecommunications, energy, and transportation sectors. The company specializes in the design and implementation of telecommunications infrastructure, offering turnkey solutions for mobile, broadcast, and fixed networks. Sirti's expertise extends to managed services, system integration, and the execution of specialized projects, enabling clients to enhance their operational capabilities in these critical industries.
Deutsche Glasfaser
Acquisition in 2015
Deutsche Glasfaser Holding GmbH, founded in 2012 and based in Borken, Germany, specializes in the planning, construction, and operation of fiber optic networks aimed at rural and suburban areas. As a pioneering provider in the industry, the company focuses on delivering fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) connections to private households, businesses, and public institutions. By collaborating closely with municipalities, Deutsche Glasfaser aims to facilitate nationwide broadband expansion, contributing significantly to Germany's digital progress. The company is recognized for its innovative and cost-efficient approaches to fiber optic deployment, positioning itself as a technology leader in the market. With substantial backing from experienced investors, Deutsche Glasfaser has emerged as one of the strongest providers in Germany's telecommunications landscape.
Clicktale
Series C in 2015
Founded in 2006, Clicktale is a global leader in Experience Analytics. It offers a cloud-based platform that tracks and analyzes digital customer experiences, enabling businesses to understand visitor behavior, optimize websites, and improve conversion rates. Serving clients worldwide across various sectors such as e-commerce, finance, media, and travel, Clicktale's solutions include session playback, heatmaps, form analytics, and customizable conversion funnels.
Serbia Broadband
Acquisition in 2013
Their vision is to be a company that not only introduces or monitors the standards of business in the field of telecommunications, it takes care of its users, social and the natural environment and provides a good future for its employees, but also a company that creates new trends and technologies and remains recognizable for the services of the highest quality.
Viasat
Post in 2013
Viasat, Inc. is a global communications company based in Carlsbad, California, specializing in broadband and satellite services. It operates through three main segments: Satellite Services, Commercial Networks, and Government Systems. The Satellite Services segment delivers satellite-based broadband internet access, including voice over internet protocol services for consumers and businesses, in-flight connectivity for commercial airlines, and mobile broadband for maritime vessels and energy platforms. Viasat's Commercial Networks segment focuses on providing satellite network infrastructure, mobile communication systems, and various antenna technologies, along with design and technology services tailored for satellite and terrestrial applications. The Government Systems segment supplies secure broadband modems, network access control systems, and cybersecurity products, enabling reliable data communication for defense and military operations. Founded in 1986, Viasat serves a diverse range of customers, including households, businesses, and government entities, facilitating connectivity in various environments worldwide.
1&1 Versatel
Acquisition in 2011
1&1 Versatel is a telecommunications provider based in Düsseldorf, Germany, specializing in data, internet, and voice services. The company operates its own network infrastructure across more than 250 German cities, including 19 of the 25 largest cities. With a focus on business customers, 1&1 Versatel offers a comprehensive portfolio of telecommunications products, including fiber gigabit connections that ensure high-speed and reliable services with nearly unlimited transmission rates. The company emphasizes security and quality while maintaining regional proximity to its clients. It primarily serves mid-sized businesses, major public and private corporations, as well as public and non-profit organizations. Additionally, 1&1 Versatel has extensive experience in the carrier segment, providing wholesale products and tailored telecommunications solutions to national and international providers.
Aricent
Private Equity Round in 2008
Aricent is a global innovation and technology company that specializes in the communications industry. It serves as a strategic supplier to leading application, infrastructure, and service providers across numerous countries. The company is recognized for its unique focus on communications, offering a diverse range of products, technology, and services bolstered by a scalable global delivery model. Aricent excels in engineering and research and development services, addressing the transformation and innovation needs of its clients. Additionally, it provides integrated consultancy, design, and development services to telecom operators and vendors, as well as a portfolio of communications equipment and devices. Through its expertise, Aricent plays a crucial role in helping clients navigate the challenges of developing next-generation products and services.
Aricent
Post in 2008
Aricent is a global innovation and technology company that specializes in the communications industry. It serves as a strategic supplier to leading application, infrastructure, and service providers across numerous countries. The company is recognized for its unique focus on communications, offering a diverse range of products, technology, and services bolstered by a scalable global delivery model. Aricent excels in engineering and research and development services, addressing the transformation and innovation needs of its clients. Additionally, it provides integrated consultancy, design, and development services to telecom operators and vendors, as well as a portfolio of communications equipment and devices. Through its expertise, Aricent plays a crucial role in helping clients navigate the challenges of developing next-generation products and services.
Aricent
Acquisition in 2006
Aricent is a global innovation and technology company that specializes in the communications industry. It serves as a strategic supplier to leading application, infrastructure, and service providers across numerous countries. The company is recognized for its unique focus on communications, offering a diverse range of products, technology, and services bolstered by a scalable global delivery model. Aricent excels in engineering and research and development services, addressing the transformation and innovation needs of its clients. Additionally, it provides integrated consultancy, design, and development services to telecom operators and vendors, as well as a portfolio of communications equipment and devices. Through its expertise, Aricent plays a crucial role in helping clients navigate the challenges of developing next-generation products and services.
PanAmSat
Acquisition in 2004
PanAmSat is a leading provider of satellite operations and telecommunications services, enabling the broadcast of television and video programming globally. The company operates a fleet of communications satellites that facilitate the transmission of nearly 2,000 television channels, including standard and high-definition signals, to a diverse range of clients such as entertainment networks, news agencies, internet service providers, and government entities. With a reach extending to over 98 percent of the world's population, PanAmSat supports cable television systems, broadcast affiliates, direct-to-home operators, and telecommunications companies across five continents. The company also offers streaming video capacity to various computer networks in countries like Australia, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Peru, Chile, and Argentina. Founded in 1984 by television executive Reynold Anselmo, PanAmSat has established eleven offices and seven technical ground facilities worldwide, serving prominent clients including major news organizations and cable programming giants.
NewSouth Communications
Private Equity Round in 2003
NewSouth Communications is a broadband internet content provider headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina. Founded in 1997, the company specializes in delivering a range of communications solutions tailored for business customers. Its offerings include data, internet, voice products, and various advanced communications services, positioning NewSouth Communications as a key player in the telecommunications sector.
NewSouth Communications
Private Equity Round in 2000
NewSouth Communications is a broadband internet content provider headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina. Founded in 1997, the company specializes in delivering a range of communications solutions tailored for business customers. Its offerings include data, internet, voice products, and various advanced communications services, positioning NewSouth Communications as a key player in the telecommunications sector.
LNG Holdings
Private Equity Round in 2000
LNG Holdings S.A. is a telecommunications company that specializes in providing managed bandwidth services, including broadband internet, telephony, and comprehensive IT solutions for commercial businesses and network operators. The company offers a range of services, from fiber-optic transmission circuits to high bit-rate IP services and co-location services at its Points of Presence (PoPs). LNG Holdings aims to establish itself as a leading provider of managed bandwidth services across Europe, with a strong presence in Germany, as well as extensive networks in France and Spain. It also maintains connections to major European cities, including Amsterdam, Brussels, and London. By delivering business-to-business network solutions, voice, video, and data communications, the company enables clients to access a variety of advanced services across a single internet network, often at significantly reduced costs.
Spotcast Communications
Venture Round in 2000
Spotcast Communications is a developer of software solutions tailored for telecommunication service providers, focusing on advertising-sponsored mobile phone applications. The company utilizes patent-pending technology to facilitate interactions among mobile operators, advertisers, marketers, and consumers. Its software is designed to deliver personalized advertising and enhance one-to-one marketing efforts, enabling mobile operators to gain deeper insights into customer behavior. This approach aims to drive mobile commerce, create new revenue streams, boost customer loyalty, and increase overall service usage. By providing mobile phone users with highly personalized services, Spotcast Communications enhances the user experience while supporting operators in achieving their business objectives. The company operates as a subsidiary of Leap Wireless International.
Quixi
Series A in 2000
Quixi is a personal bandwidth company that enhances the personal bandwidth levels of its subscribers through innovative services. In addition to its core offerings, Quixi has developed a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platform designed to streamline the management of customer data. This platform features a user-friendly phone-based service that includes live sales support representatives who assist in capturing, updating, and retrieving CRM information. The data collected is seamlessly integrated into clients' existing CRM systems, allowing businesses to maximize the value of their CRM investments and improve overall efficiency.
Ennovate Networks
Venture Round in 2000
Ennovate Networks is a company that specializes in carrier-class IP service provisioning products, primarily aimed at the telecom and Internet Service Provider (ISP) markets. Its offerings are designed to assist next-generation carriers and network service providers in enhancing revenue streams from their existing networks. By facilitating the introduction of a new class of differentiated frame relay and business IP services, Ennovate Networks enables these companies to transition to more flexible and advanced network infrastructures.
Ardent Communications
Post in 1999
Ardent Communications, Inc. CAIS is a nationwide supplier of broadband Internet access solutions and provides price competitive high speed Internet services to businesses in 29 Points of Presence (serving 38 metro areas) across the nation utilizing a tier-one, nationwide Internet network and several proprietary technologies. The Company offers always-on, broadband Internet access to its customers through its digital subscriber line (DSL) service, and through T-1, DS-3 and other bandwidth connections in major metropolitan areas throughout the U.S. Additionally, the Company provides bundled data services including Web hosting, colocation services and other value added managed data services. Finally, the Company also provides service to certain hotel properties utilizing installed high speed Internet service and business centers. The Company uses its unmanned business centers and Internet kiosks to deliver broadband Internet access and content to hotels and public venues, such as airports, retail centers, and cruise ships.
DASAN Zhone Solutions
Series A in 1999
DASAN Zhone Solutions is a global provider of network access solutions, specializing in telecommunications equipment for both service providers and enterprises. Formed from the merger of DASAN Network Solutions and Zhone Technologies in 2016, the company serves over 800 customers, including prominent carriers worldwide. Its product portfolio encompasses broadband access, mobile backhaul, Ethernet switching, passive optical LAN, and software-defined networks. DASAN Zhone Solutions' innovative technologies enable operators to efficiently deliver a variety of services such as broadband, VoIP, and IPTV over both copper and fiber networks. The company simplifies network operations by consolidating multiple services onto a single access line, enhancing reliability and quality while facilitating new service offerings. Headquartered in California, DASAN Zhone Solutions has research and development centers across the U.S., Korea, China, Vietnam, and India, with manufacturing operations in the U.S., Korea, and China. Its primary markets include North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.
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