KLAR's investment strategy
We invest in mission-critical services and industrial technology — the essential products and infrastructure services that keep everyday life and businesses running, often invisibly. Everybody expects their sewage to flow, their heating to work and their electrical appliances to operate safely, but if this doesn’t happen, the impact is immediate. The critical nature of the products and services our companies provide means they are well-insulated from market downturns, enabling them to focus on growth and expansion.
Mission-critical services
Industrial technology
KLAR's owner philosophy
We form close partnerships with management and seek to realise the full potential of our businesses by applying our simple owner philosophy:
Big and bold goals Set the ambitions
Few, high impact initiatives Build road to success
Exceptional leadership Build high-performing teams
Accelerate Capitalise on strong momentum
We strongly believe in – and ensure – managerial freedom, complemented by proper corporate governance and a clear chain of command.
How KLAR contributes to success
We are where our businesses are – with our local network and team on the ground in our core markets – providing access to international markets and capital to support
organic growth and M&A.
We are specialists in transformational journeys that can realise the full potential of our businesses.
We have extensive experience and a strong track record in our core sectors.
We provide our businesses with dedicated resources within sales growth, talent management, and AI Operations.
Our capital
We always invest our own capital alongside that of our investment partners and management teams. Our incentives are aligned.
Our investment partners include pension funds, endowments, foundations, asset managers and insurance companies, primarily from the US and Europe.
