KKR & Co. Inc.
New York, NY · ~$100B+ AUM
Why it invests in the trades
Acquired home-services franchisor Neighborly from Harvest Partners in July 2021 (with HarbourVest participating), giving it exposure to plumbing, HVAC, electrical, garage-door and restoration brands whose Tampa Bay presence runs through independent franchisees. In September 2026 news reports said KKR was nearing a roughly $2 billion purchase of A1 Garage Door Service from Cortec Group.
Platforms in Tampa Bay (1)
Neighborly
Frequently asked
What does KKR & Co. Inc. own in Tampa Bay?
No confirmed Tampa Bay brands yet.
Is KKR & Co. Inc. a private-equity firm?
Yes.
How long will KKR & Co. Inc. hold these companies?
Private-equity funds typically target a 3–7 year hold before a sale, recapitalization or continuation fund. See "Notable exits" for how this investor has behaved before, and Debt, exits and the 5-year clock.
Sources Reported — credible press
- Business Wire / KKR (2021-07-08) — press release. Neighborly acquisition
- Reuters via WTVB (2026-09-02) — news. Reported A1 Garage Door acquisition; unconfirmed
Researcher notes: The research brief attributed Any Hour Group to KKR; that is incorrect — Any Hour's sponsor is Knox Lane. The A1 deal is reported, not announced.
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