[company_age]53.0[/company_age][employees]1-10 employees[/employees][funding]series_unknown[/funding][description]Kelso & Company is a private equity firm specializing in leveraged buyouts and growth equity investments in middle-market companies. Founded in 1980, the firm has a long history of success, having invested in over 130 companies across a variety of industries. Kelso is known for its hands-on approach to investing, working closely with its portfolio companies to help them achieve their growth objectives. The firm has a strong track record of generating returns for its investors, with an average annual return of 20% since its inception. Kelso is headquartered in New York City and has offices in London and Hong Kong. 

What sets Kelso apart from its competitors is its focus on middle-market companies. This allows the firm to invest in companies that are often overlooked by larger private equity firms. Additionally, Kelso's hands-on approach to investing allows it to work closely with its portfolio companies to help them achieve their growth objectives. This has resulted in a strong track record of success for the firm.[/description][ps]Leveraged buyouts and growth equity investments in middle-market companies.[/ps]