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BlackRock vs Apollo Global Management

A side-by-side comparison of BlackRock and Apollo Global Management across firm type, scale, strategy, and geography.

Scale comparison

BlackRock$13.89T
Apollo Global Management$750B
Insight

BlackRock manages roughly 18.5× the assets of the other firm.

Asset-class exposure

Private Equity
Private Credit
Real Estate
Infrastructure
Left bar: BlackRockRight bar: Apollo Global Management
Insight

Both firms are active in 3 shared asset classes out of 4 tracked between them.

Key observations

  • • BlackRock is the largest by AUM at $13.89T — 18.52× Apollo Global Management ($750B).
  • • BlackRock has the broadest mandate — active across 4 asset classes vs 3 for Apollo Global Management.
  • • All 2 firms invest in Private Equity, Private Credit, Real Estate.
  • • BlackRock is the only one here in Infrastructure.
  • • All 2 are headquartered in United States.
  • • BlackRock's network is more connected (72/100 vs 41/100), indicating broader relationship diversity.
  • • Overall similarity is 35%, driven by 3 shared asset classes, 32% geo overlap, same AUM band.
35%Similarity score3 shared asset classes · 32% geo overlap · same AUM band · same country
BlackRockApollo Global Management
Basics
Firm typeAsset ManagerAsset Manager
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Founded19881990
Firm age38 yrs36 yrs
RolesGp, AdvisorGp
Scale & AUM
AUM$13.89T$750B
Market positionMega ($500B+)Mega ($500B+)
AUM ratio18.5× larger
Strategy & Focus
Investment styleMulti-assetMulti-asset
DiversificationDiversifiedDiversified
Asset classesprivate equity, private credit, real estate, infrastructureprivate equity, private credit, real estate
Shared asset classes3: private equity, private credit, real estate
Geography
Geographic biasEuropeNorth America
RegionsNorth America, Europe, Asia, OceaniaNorth America, Europe, Asia, India
Shared geographiesNorth America, Europe, Asia
Fund Portfolio
Published funds250
Largest fundGlobal Infrastructure Partners Fund V—
Vintage range2020–2025—
Fund statusesFundraising (10), Closed (15)—
Team
Total contacts31
Team-to-AUM ratio0.0 per $B0.0 per $B
Network & Relationships
Connectivity72/10041/100
Network strength65/10013/100
Relationships546
Relationship densityVery highModerate
Network maturityEmergingEmerging
Similarity
Overall similarity35%
Asset class overlap75%
Geography overlap32%

Frequently asked

What is the difference between BlackRock and Apollo Global Management?

BlackRock is a asset manager based in United States, while Apollo Global Management is a asset manager based in United States. This page compares their firm type, assets under management, strategies, and geographic focus.

Which is larger, BlackRock or Apollo Global Management?

By reported AUM, BlackRock is larger ($13.89T vs $750B).

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