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Kelso & Company

PE / buyout · New York, New York

AUM
$16.7B
Portfolio companies
2
Recorded deals
624
32 in last 12M
Last investment

Key facts

  • Kelso & Company is a private equity firm based in New York, New York with 2 tracked portfolio companies.
  • Notable positions include Beacon Communications, BradyPLUS.
  • The team roster lists 26 people.
  • Kelso & Company reports $277.6M in regulatory assets under management across 54 private funds, per its SEC Form ADV (2026-04).

About Kelso & Company

Founded in 1980, Kelso & Company is a private equity investment firm based in New York, New York. The firm prefers to invest in growth-stage companies through buyouts. The firm seeks to invest in business products, business services, consumer products, consumer services, financial services, energy, healthcare, and technology-based sectors across North America. This firm is a Registered Investment Adviser (RIA).

Registered with the SEC

Form ADV · 2026-04 · CRD 131471
Regulatory AUM
$277.6M
Private fund assets
$16.6B
Private funds
54 · 54 private equity
Staff
64
Registered office
NEW YORK, NY
SEC status
Approved

Reports custody of client assets.

Source: SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure, Form ADV (registered as KELSO & COMPANY, L.P.).

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Portfolio, priced

2 companies · by our current valuations
CompanyValuationRole
Beacon Communications
BradyPLUS
Team
26 people on record — 26 with verified contacts

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Frequently asked

What companies does Kelso & Company invest in?
Kelso & Company has 2 recorded portfolio companies, including Beacon Communications, BradyPLUS.
What is Kelso & Company's AUM?
Kelso & Company manages approximately $16.7B in assets.