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 Utilities
Birch Creek Development
Debt Financing in 2024
Birch Creek Development is a full-service manager and developer focused on utility-scale solar energy projects. The company provides financing, development support, and construction services for solar ventures, helping developers and project owners advance renewable energy developments and navigate related legal challenges.
Powin Energy
Debt Financing in 2024
Powin Energy specializes in manufacturing and developing energy storage technology for various applications. Its product range includes scalable energy storage systems for utilities and industries like telecommunications, emergency services, along with power supply units for electric vehicles, scooters, e-bicycles, UPS, and other portable power devices.
Origis Energy
Debt Financing in 2024
Origis Energy Ltd. is a solar development and construction firm focused on large-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) projects across Belgium, Greece, Italy, Slovakia, and the United States. Established in 2008 and headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus, the company specializes in designing, building, and operating solar farms that provide clean electricity to utilities, corporations, and communities. Origis Energy manages the entire project lifecycle, offering services that encompass site assessment, project development, engineering, procurement, construction, and long-term operations and maintenance. Additionally, the company provides asset management services, which include regulatory monitoring, cash management, and financial reporting. It also offers performance management services, emphasizing plant performance analysis and operational efficiency. Origis Energy is committed to delivering clean energy solutions while facilitating equity and debt financing for its projects.
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.
Avantus credit
Acquisition in 2024
Avantus has a dual focus on credit reporting and clean energy solutions. With over 75 years of experience in the credit granting sector, Avantus has established itself as a leading credit reporting company, providing essential services to financial institutions. In addition to its credit reporting capabilities, Avantus is also engaged in the development of solar photovoltaic (PV) and storage projects. The company leverages advanced technology and engineering expertise to deliver reliable infrastructure while ensuring competitive energy pricing. This approach enables clients to achieve above-market profitability and strong financial returns in utility-scale solar and storage initiatives, contributing to the growth of clean energy resources.
Encavis
Acquisition in 2024
Encavis AG is an independent power producer based in Hamburg, Germany, specializing in the acquisition and operation of renewable energy sources, primarily solar and onshore wind farms. Established in 2017 through the merger of Capital Stage AG and CHORUS Clean Energy AG, the company has rapidly positioned itself as a leader in the European renewable energy sector. Encavis focuses on generating stable returns while contributing to the transition towards clean and safe energy supplies. Through its portfolio of solar and wind parks across Europe, the company plays a vital role in promoting sustainable energy solutions.
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.
Zenobe Energy
Private Equity Round in 2023
Zenobe Energy Limited is a company based in London that specializes in the design and manufacture of battery storage solutions for various sectors, including electric bus operators, utilities, and commercial enterprises. Established in 2016 and formerly known as Battery Energy Storage Solutions Limited, the company provides a range of services, including grid-connected energy storage, frequency balancing, and charging services. Additionally, Zenobe Energy offers a second-life battery service, which involves repurposing batteries after their initial use. Through these offerings, the company assists clients in managing their energy needs and reducing their environmental impact.
SK E&S
Private Equity Round in 2022
SK E&S is a global clean energy provider operating LNG power plants and community energy businesses. It supplies electricity and heat to domestic and industrial users, prioritizing safety and efficiency. The company operates seven city gas subsidiaries across Korea, distributing natural gas competitively.
Arevia Power
Private Equity Round in 2022
Arevia Power specializes in developing utility-scale solar and wind projects across the United States. The company manages projects from origination through completion, offering services such as market research, site identification, land acquisition, battery storage solutions, and power purchase agreements.
Northumbrian Water Group
Secondary Market in 2022
Northumbrian Water Group supplies potable water to approximately 4.3 million people across England and provides sewerage services to around 2.7 million in northeast England, operating under the Northumbrian Water and Essex & Suffolk Water brands.
APEX Analytix
Acquisition in 2022
APEX Analytix, LLC is a provider of audit services and technology aimed at retail and commercial clients, facilitating connections between suppliers and customers globally. Founded in 1988 and headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina, with additional offices in Hong Kong and the United Kingdom, the company offers a range of solutions including FirstStrike, which helps prevent supplier overpayments and identify risks, and SmartVM, a tool for real-time supplier information management. Their services encompass accounts payable audits, fraud detection, procurement analytics, and various compliance reviews across multiple sectors such as finance, healthcare, manufacturing, and utilities. APEX Analytix supports organizations in managing disbursements effectively, safeguarding $2.6 trillion annually, and boasts a comprehensive global supplier database backed by extensive communication analytics. Their expertise spans across 98% of global trade, making them a trusted advisor for clients worldwide.
Cordia
Seed Round in 2022
Cordia is a sustainable energy solutions provider supplying thermal heating and cooling through steam and chilled water.
ContourGlobal
Acquisition in 2022
ContourGlobal is an international power generation company headquartered in London, England, founded in 2005. The company develops, acquires, operates, and manages wholesale electric power generation assets, with a diverse portfolio that includes both thermal and renewable energy sources. ContourGlobal's renewable energy segment generates electricity from hydro, solar, wind, and biogas, totaling 1,808 MW, while its thermal energy segment, utilizing gas, coal, and oil, produces 2,509 MW. Overall, the company operates approximately 4,841 MW across 107 power plants in 18 countries and three continents, employing around 2,000 individuals. By focusing on long-term contracts and a variety of fuel types, ContourGlobal aims to create economic and social value in the communities it serves.
Spark Infrastructure
Acquisition in 2021
Spark Infrastructure is an Australian company based in Sydney that invests in regulated electricity distribution businesses, primarily in Victoria and South Australia. The company focuses on essential services infrastructure, operating some of the most efficient and reliable electricity networks in the country. By emphasizing operational efficiencies, Spark Infrastructure aims to provide affordable and reliable electricity to its customers while generating long-term sustainable value. Additionally, the company is actively involved in supporting the transition of Australia's electricity grid towards greater reliance on renewable energy sources, positioning itself at the forefront of the evolving energy landscape. Through its investments in distribution and transmission networks, as well as adjacent sectors, Spark Infrastructure is committed to fostering growth and sustainability in utility infrastructure.
SK E&S
Private Equity Round in 2021
SK E&S is a global clean energy provider operating LNG power plants and community energy businesses. It supplies electricity and heat to domestic and industrial users, prioritizing safety and efficiency. The company operates seven city gas subsidiaries across Korea, distributing natural gas competitively.
Clearway Community Energy
Acquisition in 2021
Clearway Community Energy is a platform delivering critical utility services across the U.S.
Probe CX
Acquisition in 2021
Probe CX is a global provider of business automation consulting and outsourcing services, focusing on enhancing customer experience (CX) across various industries, including automotive, healthcare, retail, banking, and utilities. With a workforce of over 19,000 employees across Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines, the United States, and India, the company combines advanced technology with human expertise to deliver comprehensive end-to-end customer operations solutions. Probe CX specializes in areas such as data analytics, customer journey mapping, workforce optimization, and customer sentiment analysis, enabling clients to improve efficiency and operational performance. By creating innovative and contemporary digital solutions infused with a human touch, Probe CX helps organizations unlock value and build sustainable, service-led strategies in an increasingly competitive landscape.
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.
Sempra Infrastructure
Secondary Market in 2021
Sempra Infrastructure is an energy company focused on the responsible development of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and sustainable energy solutions. The company is engaged in the development, construction, and operation of LNG receipt terminals and liquefaction facilities. Additionally, Sempra Infrastructure plays a vital role in advancing clean power and modernizing energy networks to support the global energy transition. By investing in and managing critical infrastructure, the company aims to meet the evolving energy demands and climate challenges faced worldwide.
First Gen Corporation
Post in 2020
First Gen Corporation is an independent electric utility in the Philippines that develops, finances, builds, bids for, and operates power generation projects. It manages a diversified portfolio that includes natural gas, wind, solar, hydro, and geothermal plants across its segments FGPC, FGP, EDC and Subsidiaries, FG Hydro, FNPC, and Prime Meridian. The company owns and operates gas-fired and hydro facilities, geothermal contracts, and renewable assets serving electric cooperatives, distribution utilities, and large industrial customers. It also engages in partnerships and joint initiatives, such as a collaboration with Tokyo Gas for the IOT project. Based in Pasig City and founded in 1998, First Gen is a subsidiary of First Philippine Holdings Corporation and focuses on expanding its capacity and service footprint in the Philippine energy market.
Coastal Gaslink Pipeline
Acquisition in 2019
Coastal GasLink Pipeline is a company focused on the construction and operation of a 670-kilometre pipeline designed to transport natural gas to the LNG Canada facility located near Kitimat, British Columbia. The development of the pipeline involved careful planning and consideration of various factors, including input from Indigenous communities, landowners, and stakeholders, as well as environmental concerns, archaeological and cultural values, land use compatibility, safety, and constructability. By prioritizing these elements, Coastal GasLink aims to ensure the safe and efficient distribution of natural gas, facilitating energy supply for its clients while respecting the diverse interests and values of the communities impacted by the project.
Metro Pacific Investments
Post in 2019
Metro Pacific Investments is a Philippine-based investment holding company that develops infrastructure assets through strategic investments in sectors such as toll roads, water utilities, power generation and distribution, healthcare services, light rail systems, and logistics. The company operates these assets primarily within the Philippines.
Axius Water
Funding Round in 2019
Axius Water specializes in water quality management services, focusing on enhancing the efficiency of water and wastewater treatment processes. The company offers a range of services including design and operation of wastewater treatment systems, nutrient management, operation and maintenance services, and development of new technologies to serve both industrial and municipal facilities.
NextEra Energy
Post in 2019
NextEra Energy is a leading U.S. energy company focused on regulated electricity delivery and large-scale renewable generation. Its regulated subsidiary Florida Power & Light is the largest rate-regulated utility in Florida, serving more than six million customer accounts and owning a substantial generation fleet. The company’s renewable arm, NextEra Energy Resources, develops and operates wind, solar, nuclear, and natural gas facilities across the United States and Canada, totaling more than 37 gigawatts of generation capacity. NextEra Energy emphasizes clean energy growth through contracted wind and solar projects and related energy infrastructure investments, aiming to provide reliable power with lower emissions. The company plays a major role in North American energy infrastructure, supporting jobs and economic activity while pursuing ongoing expansion in renewable and traditional generation to meet evolving demand.
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company
Private Equity Round in 2019
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company is a state-owned energy company in Abu Dhabi that operates across the oil and gas value chain, including exploration and production, refining and gas processing, chemicals and petrochemicals, maritime transportation, and the distribution of refined products. It has expanded by establishing subsidiaries and building an integrated oil and gas industry structure to coordinate activities across exploration, production, support services, and downstream logistics. Its drilling arm, ADNOC Drilling, provides onshore and offshore drilling services and related marine equipment, and rents drilling rigs for onshore and offshore exploration. The business is organized into Onshore, Offshore Jack-up, Offshore Island, and OilField Services, with Onshore supplying the majority of revenue.
Williams
Post in 2018
Williams, established in 1908, is a Tulsa, Oklahoma-based energy infrastructure company. It specializes in transporting, processing, and storing natural gas, as well as moving natural gas liquids (NGLs). Williams owns and operates strategic assets across the United States, including interstate natural gas pipelines and gathering & processing facilities in regions like the Rockies, Gulf of Mexico, and the Eastern Seaboard. With over 5,000 employees, the company plays a significant role in connecting North America's hydrocarbon resources to growing natural gas markets.
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.
Calvin Capital
Acquisition in 2016
Founded in 2002, Calvin Capital is a prominent Meter Asset Provider (MAP) in Great Britain. The company finances the procurement, installation, and management of electricity and gas metering meters on behalf of energy suppliers. To date, it has invested nearly £600 million to finance six million domestic meter installations. With its market leadership position and secured contracts for over eight million smart meters, Calvin Capital is well-equipped to support energy suppliers in meeting their smart meter roll-out obligations.
Acciona
Private Equity Round in 2014
Acciona is a leading Spanish corporation specializing in sustainable solutions for infrastructure and renewable energy projects. Established over a century ago, it employs more than 30,000 people and operates in over 30 countries across five continents. The company is structured into two main divisions: energy and infrastructure. The energy division emphasizes renewable technologies, focusing on wind, solar, hydro, and biomass, while the infrastructure division includes construction, water treatment, and various service lines. Acciona undertakes projects through government concessions or independent opportunities, ensuring a commitment to sustainability through its Sustainability Master Plan, which aims to facilitate the transition to a low-carbon economy by optimizing resource use and minimizing environmental impact.
Grupo T-Solar
Private Equity Round in 2011
Grupo T-Solar specializes in the generation of clean energy through large-scale renewable energy plants, primarily focusing on solar power technologies, including photovoltaic (PV) and concentrated solar power (CSP). Since its establishment in October 2006, the company has expanded its operations to six countries and has achieved an installed capacity of 392 megawatts across three continents. In addition to energy generation, Grupo T-Solar offers independent renewable power energy and asset management services, managing the development, financing, and construction of solar power facilities.
Colonial Pipeline
Private Equity Round in 2010
Colonial Pipeline is a provider of transportation services specializing in the movement of refined petroleum products across a 5,500-mile underground pipeline system. Starting in Houston, Texas, and ending in Linden, New Jersey, the pipeline facilitates the delivery of gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel, home heating oil, and military fuels. The company's operations focus on ensuring safe and efficient transportation while meeting the energy demands of communities and businesses in the Southern and Eastern United States. Colonial Pipeline is committed to maintaining reliability and environmental sensitivity in its services, positioning itself as a vital component of the nation’s energy infrastructure.
Legrand
Acquisition in 2002
Legrand designs, manufactures, and markets products that deliver power, data, and audio visual communications for electrical and digital building infrastructures. Its offerings include residential products such as switches, outlets, home automation systems, and electric vehicle chargers, along with solutions for non-residential buildings.
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