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KKR’s leadership identifies the emergence of AI as a “tectonic shift,” signaling AI’s strategic importance. Consistent with this view, it appointed Ruchir Swarup as Partner and Chief Information Officer, and in 2025 established an infrastructure, data, and AI platform organization within its technology team. In June 2024, it invested in ST Telemedia’s data centers amid what it called an “AI boom.” On October 30, 2024, KKR announced a $50bn partnership with Energy Capital Partners to build an AI-focused data center and power capacity.  

The firm is also backing AI-enabled businesses. In January 2024, KKR led a $105m Series D investment into Qventus, a provider of AI-driven software that automates hospital operations. For instance, in March 2025, it co-led a $500m funding round for cybersecurity firm ReliaQuest®, which applies AI to security operations. KKR’s embrace of AI is accompanied by an acknowledgement of the responsibilities and risks that come with these powerful technologies. In its 2023 Sustainability Report, KKR emphasized “the responsibility that comes with deploying such powerful technology,” noting that the firm strives for the ethical, responsible, and legally compliant use of AI in its businesses.