KKR & Co. Inc. is a leading global investment firm that manages multiple alternative asset classes, including private equity, energy, infrastructure, real estate, credit, and, through its strategic partners, hedge funds. Established in 1976 by Jerome Kohlberg Jr., Henry Kravis, and George R. Roberts, the firm is credited with pioneering the leveraged buyout industry and has since evolved into a diversified financial powerhouse. It is headquartered in New York City and maintains a significant global presence across multiple continents.