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KKR vs BlackRock

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

Scale comparison

KKR$640B
BlackRock$13.89T
Insight

BlackRock manages roughly 21.7× the assets of the other firm.

Asset-class exposure

Private Equity
Private Credit
Real Estate
Infrastructure
Left bar: KKRRight bar: BlackRock
Insight

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

Key observations

  • • BlackRock is the largest by AUM at $13.89T — 21.7× KKR ($640B).
  • • KKR is the most established (founded 1976), 12 years before BlackRock (1988).
  • • All 2 firms invest in Private Equity, Private Credit, Real Estate, +1 more.
  • • All 2 are headquartered in United States.
  • • BlackRock's network is more connected (72/100 vs 52/100), indicating broader relationship diversity.
  • • Overall similarity is 38%, driven by 4 shared asset classes, same AUM band, same country.
38%Similarity score4 shared asset classes · same AUM band · same country
KKRBlackRock
Basics
Firm typeAsset ManagerAsset Manager
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Founded19761988
Firm age50 yrs38 yrs
RolesGpGp, Advisor
Scale & AUM
AUM$640B$13.89T
Market positionMega ($500B+)Mega ($500B+)
AUM ratio21.7× larger
Strategy & Focus
Investment styleMulti-assetMulti-asset
DiversificationDiversifiedDiversified
Asset classesprivate equity, private credit, real estate, infrastructureprivate equity, private credit, real estate, infrastructure
Shared asset classes4: private equity, private credit, real estate, infrastructure
Geography
Geographic biasNorth AmericaEurope
RegionsNorth America, Europe, Asia, North AmericaNorth America, Europe, Asia, Oceania
Shared geographiesNorth America, Europe, Asia
Fund Portfolio
Published funds025
Largest fund—Global Infrastructure Partners Fund V
Vintage range—2020–2025
Fund statuses—Fundraising (10), Closed (15)
Team
Total contacts43
Team-to-AUM ratio0.0 per $B0.0 per $B
Network & Relationships
Connectivity52/10072/100
Network strength22/10065/100
Relationships1154
Relationship densityModerateVery high
Network maturityEmergingEmerging
Similarity
Overall similarity38%
Asset class overlap100%
Geography overlap20%

Frequently asked

What is the difference between KKR and BlackRock?

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

Which is larger, KKR or BlackRock?

By reported AUM, BlackRock is larger ($640B vs $13.89T).

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