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KKR expands DACH presence with new office in Zurich

KKR, a leading global investment firm, announced the opening of a new office in Zurich, Switzerland, solidifying its presence in one of the world’s most important institutional and wealth management centers. The KKR office opens with individuals representing KKR’s Global Client Solutions team and will also serve as a Swiss base for investment professionals covering […]

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RFA secures €30m investment from KKR

Launch service provider Rocket Factory Augsburg AG (RFA) announced that it has raised a €30 million investment from KKR, a leading global investment firm. The fresh funding is a vote of confidence for RFA as global demand for access to space continues to grow. The investment will facilitate RFA’s upcoming integrated first stage test and […]

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KKR appoints Harald Dürr to lead its family capital client business in the DACH region

KKR, a global investment firm, has appointed Harald Dürr as a Managing Director for KKR’s Client and Partner Group (CPG) to lead the firm’s Family Capital client business in the DACH region. In his role, Harald Dürr will focus on promoting KKR’s offering for family offices and further contribute to the positioning of KKR in the DACH region. […]

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KKR invests in Biosynth Carbosynth

Global investment firm KKR and Biosynth Carbosynth, a life sciences reagents and custom synthesis and manufacturing services company, announced that KKR has agreed to acquire Biosynth Carbosynth from Armira and CEO Dr. Urs Spitz. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed. Dr. Spitz and senior managers of the company will retain a significant ownership […]