Optivrevenue & acquisition
Consulting & AdvisoryDenver, ColoradoFounded 2002
Optiv was acquired by KKR.
Optiv is a Consulting & Advisory company based in Denver, founded in 2002.
Optiv revenue
Optiv's annual revenue was $2.5B in December 2018, its last figure before KKR bought it (source not recorded). That is up 14% from $2.2B a year earlier.
All 2 revenue readings, with sources
| As of | Revenue | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 2017 | $2.2B | – |
| Dec 2018 | $2.5B | – |
– source not recorded
Who owns Optiv
KKR owns Optiv. The date and price of the deal are not on record.
Optiv CEO, founders & employees
Kevin Lynch founded Optiv in 2002 and led it as CEO. Optiv had 1,900 employees (July 2023).
- Kevin LynchFounder & CEO
All 2 headcount readings, with sources
| As of | Employees | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | 1,900 | – |
| Apr 2021 | 1,927 | – |
Optiv FAQ
What was Optiv's revenue?
Before KKR bought it, Optiv's annual revenue was $2.5B in December 2018 (source not recorded).
Who owns Optiv?
KKR owns Optiv.
How many employees does Optiv have?
Optiv had 1,900 employees in July 2023.
Who founded Optiv?
Kevin Lynch founded Optiv in 2002.
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