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Blackstone
World's largest alternative asset manager, spanning private equity, real estate, and credit.
Key facts
- Website
- blackstone.com
- Founded
- 1985
- Pricing
- Typical mega-fund structure: ~2% annual management fee plus 20% carried interest on profits above a hurdle rate
- Country
- United States
- Rating
- No reviews yet
About Blackstone
Blackstone is the world's largest alternative asset manager, with roughly $1.1 trillion in total assets under management, including approximately $352 billion in private equity as of December 2024. The firm takes a thematic, sector-based approach to equity-oriented buyouts, targeting deals where its scale, capital, and operational expertise can drive value across real estate, credit, and private equity.
Key features
- $1.27 trillion AUM
- Private equity, real estate, credit, infrastructure
- Large-cap leveraged buyouts
- Global real estate market leader
- Notable deals: Hilton, EQ Office, Ancestry.com
Pros & cons
Pros
- Massive scale enables the largest, most complex transactions
- Diversified platform across asset classes reduces cycle risk
- Deep sector expertise in real estate and hospitality
Cons
- Minimum deal size excludes smaller businesses
- Highly competitive process for sellers seeking speed
- Public company scrutiny on fee structures and returns
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Frequently Asked Questions About Blackstone
How much does Blackstone manage in private equity assets?
Blackstone's private equity segment held approximately $352.2 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2024, part of the firm's total AUM of more than $1.1 trillion.
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