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| Company | Industry | Valuation | First invested | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Communications | — | — | — | |
| BradyPLUS | — | — | — |
Team
26 people on record — 26 with verified contacts
Partners, principals, and the people who answer a pitch. Pro members reveal contacts with credits.
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.