Kohlberg & Company

Kohlberg & Company operates as a prominent middle-market private equity firm, dedicated to building value through strategic investments. The firm employs a thesis-driven sourcing strategy, including a proprietary "White Paper Program," to identify companies poised for transformation. They focus on partnering with management teams to implement growth initiatives, enhance operational efficiency, and pursue accretive acquisitions within the healthcare and services sectors.

The firm was established in 1987 by Jerome Kohlberg Jr., a co-founder of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co., and James Kohlberg. Their foundational insight centered on concentrating private equity efforts specifically within the middle market. This approach allowed them to apply their extensive investment acumen to a segment with significant potential for value creation through focused partnership.

Kohlberg & Company serves middle-market businesses by providing both capital and strategic guidance to foster accelerated development. The firm’s enduring vision is to consistently generate value through an integrity-driven investment process, supporting the growth and evolution of its portfolio companies. This forward-looking approach aims to secure robust and sustainable expansion for the enterprises they back.