StepStone Group Inc. is a global private markets investment firm that specializes in providing customized investment solutions and advisory services to institutional investors. The company's primary focus is on private equity, real estate, infrastructure, and private debt investments. StepStone aims to help its clients achieve superior risk-adjusted returns and create diversified portfolios in the alternative investment space.
StepStone was founded in 2007 by Monte Brem and Jason Ment. The firm's headquarters is located in New York City, New York. Since its inception, StepStone has rapidly grown to become one of the leading private markets investment firms, with a global presence and a broad client base of institutional investors, including pension funds, endowments, foundations, and family offices.
As an investment firm, StepStone offers a range of services, including fund investments, co-investments, secondaries, and customized portfolios tailored to each client's unique investment goals and risk preferences. The company is known for its comprehensive research and due diligence process, which allows it to identify attractive investment opportunities and partner with top-performing private market managers.
In addition to its New York headquarters, StepStone has a strong global presence with offices in various major financial centers, including London, Beijing, Hong Kong, San Diego, and Sydney. This extensive network of offices allows the firm to have a deep understanding of local markets and access to a wide range of investment opportunities across the globe.