Kohler Power

Overview

Kohler Power is the investment arm of the Kohler family, whose wealth originates from Kohler Co., the Wisconsin-based manufacturer of plumbing fixtures, engines, and generators founded in 1874 by John Michael Kohler. The family's capital is managed with a focus on preserving multi-generational wealth and supporting strategic initiatives tied to the family's industrial base. Deployment is concentrated in real estate, energy infrastructure, and private equity, often in assets with tangible, long-lived characteristics. The firm participates in direct investments and co-investments alongside partners, with a geographic focus on the United States. Known holdings include real estate developments in Wisconsin and energy-related infrastructure assets, though detailed portfolio disclosures are limited. The firm does not publicly disclose AUM, team size, or investment professionals. It maintains a low public profile, consistent with many single-family offices of industrial families. No additional offices or philanthropic vehicles are confirmed in sources. Kohler Power's structural differentiator is its integration with Kohler Co. — the investment arm operates with the same long-term orientation as the manufacturing business, allowing it to hold illiquid assets across generations without the pressure of external fundraising or LP redemption cycles.