The European Commission approved a joint venture between KKR & Co. Inc. and Equitix Holdings on February 24, 2026, clearing a regulatory hurdle that had been pending for several months. The approval allows the two firms to move forward with their planned collaboration in the European market.
The joint venture will target the resource recovery, waste management, and plastic recycling sectors, leveraging KKR’s alternative asset management expertise and Equitix’s technology platform. Equitix’s platform, which supports asset management across 24 countries and manages £13.8 billion in assets, will be integrated with KKR’s investment capabilities to deliver innovative solutions to European investors.
While the financial terms of the partnership have not been disclosed, the approval removes a significant regulatory barrier and signals that the European Commission sees no competition concerns, as the companies are not active in the same or vertically related markets. The clearance is expected to unlock new revenue streams for both firms and enhance their competitive positioning in a region where regulatory compliance is a critical barrier to entry.
The approval strengthens KKR’s European presence, building on its European Real Estate Credit Fund II and other opportunistic funds that allocate a substantial portion of capital to Western Europe. Equitix, with its core infrastructure and energy‑efficiency focus, complements KKR’s broader alternative asset portfolio, creating a partnership that can accelerate growth in sustainable infrastructure and circular‑economy investments.
The joint venture represents a strategic move for both companies to deepen their footprint in the European alternative investment space, combining KKR’s scale and deal‑making capabilities with Equitix’s technology and sector expertise. The regulatory clearance is a key milestone that enables the partnership to deploy capital, develop products, and enter the market without further delays.
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