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StepStone Group vs Blackstone

A side-by-side comparison of StepStone Group and Blackstone across firm type, scale, strategy, and geography.

Scale comparison

StepStone Group$233B
Blackstone$1.3T
Insight

Blackstone manages roughly 5.6× the assets of the other firm.

Asset-class exposure

Private Equity
Real Estate
Infrastructure
Private Credit
Left bar: StepStone GroupRight bar: Blackstone
Insight

Both firms are active in 2 shared asset classes out of 4 tracked between them.

Key observations

  • • Blackstone is the largest by AUM at $1.3T — 5.58× StepStone Group ($233B).
  • • Blackstone is the most established (founded 1985), 22 years before StepStone Group (2007).
  • • All 2 firms invest in Private Equity, Private Credit, Real Estate, +1 more.
  • • StepStone Group is the only one here in Venture Capital.
  • • All 2 are headquartered in United States.
  • • StepStone Group's network is more connected (64/100 vs 60/100), indicating broader relationship diversity.
  • • Overall similarity is 31%, driven by 4 shared asset classes, 43% geo overlap, same AUM band.
31%Similarity score4 shared asset classes · 43% geo overlap · same AUM band · same country
StepStone GroupBlackstone
Basics
Firm typeAsset ManagerAsset Manager
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Founded20071985
Firm age19 yrs41 yrs
RolesGpGp
Scale & AUM
AUM$233B$1.3T
Market positionGiant ($100–500B)Mega ($500B+)
AUM ratio5.6× larger
Strategy & Focus
Investment styleMulti-assetMulti-asset
DiversificationBroadBroad
Asset classesprivate equity, private credit, real estate, infrastructure, venture capitalprivate equity, private credit, real estate, hedge funds, infrastructure
Shared asset classes4: private equity, private credit, real estate, infrastructure
Geography
Geographic biasNorth AmericaNorth America
RegionsNorth America, Europe, Asia, AfricaNorth America, Europe, Asia, India
Shared geographiesNorth America, Europe, Asia
Fund Portfolio
Published funds05
Largest fund—Blackstone Capital Partners IX (BCP IX)
Vintage range—2023–2026
Fund statuses—Fundraising (4), Closed (1)
Team
Total contacts316
Team-to-AUM ratio0.0 per $B0.0 per $B
Network & Relationships
Connectivity64/10060/100
Network strength39/10048/100
Relationships4422
Relationship densityVery highHigh
Network maturityEmergingEmerging
Similarity
Overall similarity31%
Asset class overlap67%
Geography overlap43%

Frequently asked

What is the difference between StepStone Group and Blackstone?

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

Which is larger, StepStone Group or Blackstone?

By reported AUM, Blackstone is larger ($233B vs $1.3T).

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