Crowe and KKR Forge Strategic Partnership
CHICAGO and NEW YORK, Aug. 7, 2026 — Crowe LLP, a prominent public accounting and consulting firm, has announced a significant equity investment from KKR, a global investment firm. This partnership is expected to enhance Crowe’s growth potential through investments in talent, technology, and innovation.
Steven Strammello, CEO of Crowe, emphasized the firm’s ambition to expand its services and capabilities for the benefit of both clients and team members. “Our strategic partnership with KKR empowers Crowe to make even more investments… bringing more of the firm to them,” he stated.
Chris Harrington, Partner at KKR, praised Crowe’s industry expertise and strong client relationships, confirming confidence in Crowe’s growth trajectory.
With this transaction, Crowe Advisory LLC will focus on tax and advisory services, while Crowe LLP continues providing audit and attest services. Both entities will remain under the Crowe Global network, which includes over 300 independent firms worldwide.
For further details on Crowe, visit www.crowe.com. For KKR, visit www.kkr.com.
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SOURCE Crowe LLP
