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Stonepeak vs StepStone Group

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

Scale comparison

Stonepeak$88B
StepStone Group$233B
Insight

StepStone Group manages roughly 2.6× the assets of the other firm.

Asset-class exposure

Private Credit
Private Equity
Real Estate
Infrastructure
Left bar: StonepeakRight bar: StepStone Group
Insight

No overlapping asset classes — these firms operate in entirely separate markets.

Key observations

  • • StepStone Group is the largest by AUM at $233B — 2.65× Stonepeak ($88B).
  • • StepStone Group has the broadest mandate — active across 5 asset classes vs 3 for Stonepeak.
  • • All 2 firms invest in Infrastructure, Real Estate, Private Credit.
  • • StepStone Group is the only one here in Private Equity & Venture Capital.
  • • All 2 are headquartered in United States.
  • • Stonepeak's network is more connected (77/100 vs 38/100), indicating broader relationship diversity.
  • • Overall similarity is 28%, driven by 3 shared asset classes, 33% geo overlap, same AUM band.
28%Similarity score3 shared asset classes · 33% geo overlap · same AUM band · same country
StonepeakStepStone Group
Basics
Firm typeAsset ManagerAsset Manager
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Founded20112007
Firm age15 yrs19 yrs
RolesGpGp
Scale & AUM
AUM$88B$233B
Market positionLarge ($20–100B)Giant ($100–500B)
AUM ratio2.6× larger
Strategy & Focus
Investment styleMulti-assetMulti-asset
DiversificationBroadBroad
Strategies22 — Core, Core-Plus, Value-Add, Opportunistic
Asset classesinfrastructure, real estate, private creditprivate equity, private credit, real estate, infrastructure, venture capital
Shared asset classes3: infrastructure, real estate, private credit
Geography
Geographic biasNorth AmericaNorth America
RegionsNorth America, Europe, Asia Pacific, GlobalNorth America, Europe, Asia, Africa
Shared geographiesNorth America, Europe
Fund Portfolio
Published funds210
Largest fundStonepeak Infrastructure Fund IV—
Vintage range2021–2025—
Fund statusesFundraising (6), Closed (9), Investing (6)—
Team
Total contacts613
Team-to-AUM ratio0.7 per $B0.0 per $B
Network & Relationships
Connectivity77/10038/100
Network strength52/1009/100
Relationships404
Relationship densityVery highVery high
Network maturityEmergingEmerging
Similarity
Overall similarity28%
Asset class overlap60%
Geography overlap33%

Frequently asked

What is the difference between Stonepeak and StepStone Group?

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

Which is larger, Stonepeak or StepStone Group?

By reported AUM, StepStone Group is larger ($88B vs $233B).

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