Kelso

299 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10171

Website: kelso.com

Firm Size

  • Assets Under Management (AUM):$18.5 Billion
  • Number of Funds:49
  • Employees:60
  • Firm Type:Private Equity
  • Focus Areas: Software & Technology
    Manufacturing
    Healthcare
    Consumer
    Energy


Description

Kelso & Company, L.P. is a private equity firm based in New York City, New York. Established in 1971, the firm primarily focuses on making investments in middle-market companies. It specializes in management buyouts, recapitalizations, and growth capital investments. Kelso & Company has a diverse portfolio across multiple industries, including consumer products, industrial manufacturing, healthcare, energy, and technology. The firm prides itself on its long-standing partnership approach, working closely with management teams to drive growth and create value in its portfolio companies. With a reputation for its extensive experience and successful track record, Kelso & Company has established itself as a leading private equity firm in the United States.

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Mar 05, 2024: Arevon and Meta Announce Long-Term Contracts for 349 Megawatts of New Solar Energy
Arevon Energy, Inc., a leading renewable energy developer, owner, and operator, and Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ: META) have signed two long-term Environmental Attributes Purchase Agreements (EAPA) for the Kelso Solar Project in Scott County, Missouri .

Nov 02, 2023: RADIAL POWER ANNOUNCES 4.6 MWdc KELSO DRIVE SOLAR PROJECT TO EXPAND RENEWABLE ENERGY ACCESS AND SUSTAINABILITY SOLUTIONS IN BALTIMORE
Radial Power today announced the Kelso Drive solar project, a 4.6MWdc multimodal solar system installation for Marshfield Business Park in Baltimore . As part of the Maryland Community Solar Program, Radial Power's Kelso Drive solar project will play a crucial role in expanding access to clean energy for local residents and businesses. The project's comprehensive design includes the integration of rooftop solar panels and carport solar structures on industrial buildings within Marshfield Business Park, ensuring maximum energy generation and optimizing available space.

Nov 01, 2023: OHA is a Lead Arranger for the Private Financing Supporting BradyIFS' Merger with Envoy Solutions
Oak Hill Advisors ("OHA") served as a Lead Arranger for the private financing supporting the merger of BradyIFS, a leading distributor of foodservice disposables, janitorial and sanitation products and non-perishable food products, and Envoy Solutions, a similar specialty distribution business. OHA committed to over $500 million of the total unitranche facility as part of the lender group that led the transaction.  

Oct 05, 2023: Pontera and Savant Wealth Management Join Forces to Expand Wise Retirement Counsel
  Pontera , the fintech company helping retirement savers receive professional 401(k) management from their trusted financial advisor, announced its partnership with Savant Wealth Management ("Savant"), an independent, fee-only registered investment advisor (RIA) providing services to individuals, families, and businesses across 13 states. This partnership is a milestone within Savant's five-year growth plan through investments in technology, acquisitions, and other strategic initiatives with the support of Kelso & Company. Using Pontera, Savant's affiliated advisors will enrich the experience for a growing client base while overseeing the full scope of their wealth, including more than $300 million in outside assets.

Sep 12, 2023: Cinema of Horrors Haunted House Returns to Three Rivers Mall for a Spine-Chilling Fifth Year
Cinema of Horrors Haunted House, a beloved Halloween tradition in Kelso, WA , is making a spine-tingling comeback for its fifth year. This year, the terror will once again descend upon the abandoned Three Rivers Cinema at Three Rivers Mall in Kelso, WA , beginning on September 30th .

Aug 22, 2023: Golub Capital Increases Risk Strategies Unitranche to $4.45 Billion
 Golub Capital acted as Administrative Agent, Lead Arranger and Joint Bookrunner on a $700 million delayed draw term loan for Risk Strategies, increasing the company's unitranche facility to $4.45 billion . Risk Strategies, a leading U.S. insurance broker, is a portfolio company of North American-focused middle market private equity firm, Kelso & Company.

Jul 24, 2023: A $2.5-Million Jury Verdict in the First Kratom Wrongful Death Trial in the United States