Investor Type | Firm |
Type of Fund | Private Equity Fund |
Industries | Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IT (& TMT) • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • A.I. (& Big Data) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Web Security (& Privacy) • Food & Beverage • Insurance (& InsurTech) • Logistics (& Distribution) • Material Science • Real Estate (& Construction) • Investment Management • Life Science • Mobile • Oncology • Consumer • Pharmaceutical (& Medicine) • Restaurants |
Stages | MBO/LBO, Acquisition, Recapitalization, Going Private |
Investing | United States |
Investment Range | $7,000,000 - $50,000,000 |
Assets Under Management | $9,000,000,000 |
Accel-KKR is a private equity fund with a focus on the technology sector, specifically targeting mid-market software and technology-enabled services firms. With headquarters in Menlo Park, California, and a significant presence in London, Accel-KKR concentrates on a variety of investments spanning from minority growth investments to complete buyouts, recapitalizations, and going-private transactions. Founded in 2000, the firm has developed a strong investment thesis centered around software and IT-related companies including, but not limited to, Web Marketplace, SaaS, Businesses Solutions, FinTech, Hardware, A.I., Big Data, HealthTech, Web Security, Food & Beverage, Insurance, Logistics, Material Science, Real Estate, Investment Management, Life Science, Mobile, Oncology, Consumer, Pharmaceutical, and Restaurants. Accel-KKR brings a wealth of expertise in equity and mezzanine financing, with specializations in MBO/LBO, acquisition, and recapitalization strategies tailored to the needs of the firms they invest in. Their investment horizon is quite broad, with minimum investments starting at $7 million and reaching up to $50 million, guiding companies through growth phases to reach their full potential. The fund manages assets totaling approximately $9 billion and has made over 450 investments, highlighting its expansive commitment and reach within the tech sector and related industries. They provide a wealth of resources and focused expertise to build successful partnerships with the companies in which they invest, driving organic growth and M&A initiatives. Accel-KKR's approach emphasizes a true understanding of the challenges faced by growing enterprises, fostering an entrepreneurial culture and partnership which aligns closely with the founding teams of the companies they work with. Their collaborative ethos is attested by numerous testimonials from CEOs and founders who have experienced Accel-KKR's integrity, human-driven approach, and strategic support which is deeply engrained in their operational philosophy.