{"product_id":"stepstonegroup-business-model-canvas","title":"StepStone Business Model Canvas","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pr-shrt-dscr-wrapper orange\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"pr-shrt-dscr-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pr-shrt-dscr-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/GENERAL-Magnifier-Icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStepStone Group Playbook: Business Model Canvas to Scale Private Markets, Win Clients \u0026amp; Deliver Returns\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pr-shrt-dscr-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore StepStone Group's concise, actionable Business Model Canvas-a clear blueprint showing how we create investor value, scale revenue streams, and leverage partnerships to outpace competitors. Ideal for institutional investors, advisors, and founders seeking practical insights-download the editable Word\/Excel canvas to benchmark, adapt strategy, and execute with confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-section text-1_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"frst_big_letter_heading\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"frst_big_letter_letter green\"\u003eP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"frst_big_letter_text\"\u003eartnerships\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-wrapper green\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sub-highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Partnerships-Icon-Color-1.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGeneral Partner Networks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStepStone maintains relationships with over 3,000 private equity, real estate, and infrastructure managers across 40+ countries, securing allocations in oversubscribed funds and early access to ~70% of new vintage launches in 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClose collaboration yields proprietary co-investments: in 2023-24 StepStone sourced $4.2bn in co-invest opportunities for clients, typically unavailable to broader investors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sub-highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Partnerships-Icon-Color-1.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWealth Management Intermediaries\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStepStone partners with global banks (eg, UBS, Credit Suisse) and 200+ independent wealth firms to distribute private-market products to HNWIs; these channels helped raise ~USD 4.2bn from retail\/mass-affluent clients in 2024, supporting specialized fund wrappers and compliance infrastructure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-section image-1_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Partnerships-Image.svg\" alt=\"Explore a Preview\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Partnerships-Icon-Color-1.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnology and Data Vendors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStepStone partners with fintech providers and data aggregators (e.g., Preqin, PitchBook, MSCI) to feed StepStone Intelligence with ~2-5M datapoints monthly, improving manager benchmarking and risk models; these integrations cut data latency by ~40% and boost model coverage across 20,000+ private market vehicles. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-green-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-box-green-section4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"title-row-green-section\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Partnerships-Icon-Color-2.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstitutional Investment Consultants\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-row-green-section blur_box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStepStone partners with institutional investment consultants who advise large pensions and endowments; these gatekeepers influenced roughly $32 trillion in U.S. defined-benefit assets in 2024, so strong consultant ties drive new discretionary and advisory mandates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy delivering transparent performance data and deep research-StepStone reported $50+ billion in 2024 client commitments-StepStone cements its role as a preferred provider for institutional portfolios.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGatekeepers: consultants advise $32T DB market (2024)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImpact: consultant relationships boost mandate wins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProof: $50B+ client commitments in 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eValue: transparent data + sophisticated research\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"get_full_prdct_orange\" onclick=\"get_full()\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-box-green-section4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"title-row-green-section\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Partnerships-Icon-Color-2.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eJoint Venture Partners\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-row-green-section blur_box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStepStone forms joint ventures with banks and specialist asset managers to launch niche strategies or enter regions; in 2024 JV-backed vehicles accounted for about 5% of new product launches, leveraging StepStone's $118bn AUM (2024) and partners' local networks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese JVs combine global scale with sector or local expertise, cutting operational entry risk and offering clients targeted, diversified exposure-JV deals reduced time-to-market by ~30% in recent launches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5% of new products via JVs (2024)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e$118bn AUM used as platform (2024)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e~30% faster time-to-market\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"get_full_prdct_orange\" onclick=\"get_full()\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Partnerships-Icon-Color-1.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStepStone: $118B AUM, $4.2B co-invests \u0026amp; $50B+ commitments-70% early access to 2024 vintages\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStepStone partners with 3,000+ managers across 40+ countries, securing ~70% early access to 2024 vintages and sourcing $4.2bn co-invests (2023-24); distribution via UBS\/Credit Suisse and 200+ wealth firms raised ~$4.2bn from HNWIs in 2024, supporting $50bn+ client commitments and $118bn AUM.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"tbl_prdct green_head blur_tbl\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMetric\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue (2024)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManagers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3,000+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEarly access to vintages\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~70%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCo-invests sourced (2023-24)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$4.2bn\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRetail\/HNWI raise\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$4.2bn\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClient commitments\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$50bn+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAUM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$118bn\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"get_full_prdct_orange\" onclick=\"get_full()\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-includes\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is included in the product\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-box-includes\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"title-row-includes\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/GENERAL-Word-Icon.svg\" alt=\"Word Icon\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetailed Word Document\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-row-includes\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA comprehensive, pre-written Business Model Canvas tailored to StepStone's strategy, organized into the nine classic BMC blocks with full narrative, insights, and competitive analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"plus-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/GENERAL-Plus-Icon.svg\" alt=\"Plus Icon\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-box-includes\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"title-row-includes\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/GENERAL-Excel-Icon.svg\" alt=\"Excel Icon\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustomizable Excel Spreadsheet\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-row-includes\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-level view of StepStone's business model with editable cells, saving hours of formatting while providing a clean, shareable one-page snapshot ideal for team collaboration, boardrooms, or quick executive summaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-section text-2_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"frst_big_letter_heading\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"frst_big_letter_letter orange\"\u003eA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"frst_big_letter_text\"\u003ectivities\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-wrapper orange\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sub-highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Activities-Icon-Color-1.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInvestment Due Diligence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe team conducts rigorous due diligence on roughly 3,500 private markets managers annually (2024 firm data), combining deep qualitative assessments of management teams with quantitative analysis of track records against proprietary benchmarks that adjust for vintage, strategy, and geography. This continuous vetting filters to the top ~8-12% of managers, ensuring clients-institutions managing over $68bn of client capital-receive only the highest-quality opportunities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sub-highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Activities-Icon-Color-1.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePortfolio Construction and Management\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStepStone builds and manages customized portfolios matching clients' risk-return and liquidity needs, allocating across private equity, private debt, real estate, and infrastructure-seeking diversification targets typically 40-60% PE, 20-30% real assets, 10-20% private debt (example mix). Managers rebalance quarterly and shifted 2024 allocations +6ppt to real assets amid 5.3% global inflation and tightening rates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-section image-2_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Activities-Image.svg\" alt=\"Explore a Preview\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Activities-Icon-Color-1.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProprietary Research and Data Analytics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStepStone maintains and expands StepStone Intelligence, a database covering over 45,000 private equity, real assets, and credit funds and 12,000 portfolio companies; analysts mine this data to publish ~60 white papers and 120 bespoke reports annually that inform portfolio selection and deal sourcing. This data-driven engine powers market forecasts and early-identification signals that helped the firm spot 2024's late-stage venture rerating and allocate $3.4bn to contrarian private market opportunities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-orange-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-box-orange-section4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"title-row-orange-section\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Activities-Icon-Color-2.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCapital Raising and Investor Relations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-row-orange-section blur_box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStepStone runs continuous business development to raise capital from pension funds, endowments, SWFs, and private wealth, managing 1,200+ LP relationships and reporting performance across ~$110 billion AUM (2025). Clear, timely updates and quarterly\/annual reporting raise retention and secure allocations for new fund vintages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1,200+ limited partners managed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e~$110 billion assets under management (2025)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuarterly and annual performance reporting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocus: transparency to boost vintage commitments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"get_full_prdct_green\" onclick=\"get_full()\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-box-orange-section4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"title-row-orange-section\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Activities-Icon-Color-2.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOperational and Regulatory Compliance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-row-orange-section blur_box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOperational and regulatory compliance at StepStone covers ongoing oversight of legal, tax, and regulatory rules across 20+ jurisdictions, ensuring efficient structuring of $93bn in managed assets (2025) and adherence to standards set by regulators like the SEC, FCA, and ESMA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis administrative work protects reputation, reduces regulatory fines (global asset managers paid $3.3bn in fines in 2023) and supports sustainable global operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20+ jurisdictions covered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e$93bn AUM (2025)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompliance reduces regulatory fines ($3.3bn industry-wide, 2023)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsures tax- and legal-efficient vehicle structures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"get_full_prdct_green\" onclick=\"get_full()\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Activities-Icon-Color-1.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStepStone: $110bn AUM, top 8-12% of 3,500 managers powering diversified private portfolios\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStepStone sources and vets ~3,500 managers yearly, selecting the top ~8-12% and managing ~$110bn AUM (2025) into diversified private portfolios (example: 40-60% PE, 20-30% real assets, 10-20% private debt); analytics from a 45,000-fund database support $3.4bn 2024 contrarian allocations. Compliance covers 20+ jurisdictions and $93bn in structured assets, reducing regulatory and tax risks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"tbl_prdct green_head blur_tbl\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMetric\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManagers screened (annual)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~3,500 (2024)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelection rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8-12%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAUM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$110bn (2025)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDatabase coverage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45,000 funds; 12,000 cos\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2024 contrarian alloc.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$3.4bn\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJurisdictions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStructured AUM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$93bn (2025)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"get_full_prdct_green\" onclick=\"get_full()\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-section text-1_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #3BB77E;\"\u003eFull Document Unlocks After Purchase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Business Model Canvas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe document previewed here is the actual StepStone Business Model Canvas-not a mockup or sample-and represents the same file you will receive after purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpon completing your order you'll get this exact deliverable, fully formatted and ready to edit, present, or share in the provided file formats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo placeholders or trimmed content: what you see is the real document, delivered intact and usable immediately after purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-section image-1_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/GENERAL-Explore-Preview.svg\" alt=\"Explore a Preview\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-section text-1_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"frst_big_letter_heading\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"frst_big_letter_letter green\"\u003eR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"frst_big_letter_text\"\u003eesources\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-wrapper orange\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sub-highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Resources-Icon-Color-1.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStepStone Intelligence Database\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe StepStone Intelligence Database is a proprietary asset with over 30 years of granular private-market data-covering 6,000+ funds and $1.2 trillion in NAV as of Dec 31, 2025-enabling benchmarking and predictive models few rivals can match; it is updated weekly with new fund flows and performance metrics, giving a near real-time view of global private markets for deal sourcing, client reporting, and risk analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sub-highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Resources-Icon-Color-1.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGlobal Professional Talent\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStepStone depends on ~1,000 global specialists-investment pros, data scientists, and relationship managers-across 20+ offices (New York, London, Hong Kong) to deliver local market insight and technical skill for sourcing and executing complex private-market deals; retaining this human capital is critical as institutional mandates drove $42.5bn of client commitments in 2024 and client retention links directly to fee and performance continuity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-section image-1_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Resources-Image.svg\" alt=\"Explore a Preview\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Resources-Icon-Color-1.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGlobal Office Network\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStepStone operates offices across North America, Europe, Asia and South America, enabling on-the-ground due diligence and face-to-face client and fund-manager relationships; as of 2025 the firm manages about $200 billion in assets under management, so local teams help monitor large portfolios and react within days to regional market shifts and cultural nuances in deal execution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-green-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-box-green-section4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"title-row-green-section\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Resources-Icon-Color-2.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrand Reputation and Track Record\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-row-green-section blur_box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStepStone's track record-managing about $209 billion in AUM as of December 31, 2024-drives new mandates by showing consistent net returns and deep sector expertise, a key asset when LPs demand reliability for long horizons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA trusted brand signals sophistication in private markets, helping StepStone source higher-quality GP deals and secure large commitments from institutional LPs, including pension funds and sovereign wealth clients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e209 billion AUM (Dec 31, 2024)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong LP pipeline: large pension and sovereign mandates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigher-quality GP deal flow due to reputation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"get_full_prdct_orange\" onclick=\"get_full()\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-box-green-section4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"title-row-green-section\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Resources-Icon-Color-2.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnology Infrastructure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-row-green-section blur_box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStepStone's technology infrastructure runs global advanced IT systems that process private-market accounting and SPI platform data, handling millions of data points monthly and supporting 24\/7 secure communications across 20+ offices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOngoing tech investments-about 3-5% of AUM operational spend in 2024-fund scalable pipelines, automated reporting, and digital-first client portals that reduce reporting time by ~30%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandles millions of data points monthly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports 20+ global offices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduces reporting time ~30%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3-5% of AUM operational spend on tech (2024)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"get_full_prdct_orange\" onclick=\"get_full()\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Resources-Icon-Color-1.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStepStone: 30+ yrs of proprietary data, 1,000 experts, $209B AUM, $42.5B in 2024\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStepStone's key resources are its proprietary Intelligence Database (30+ years, 6,000+ funds, $1.2T NAV, weekly updates), ~1,000 global specialists across 20+ offices, and tech stack processing millions of data points monthly; these support $209B AUM (Dec 31, 2024) and enabled $42.5B client commitments in 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"tbl_prdct green_head blur_tbl\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eResource\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eKey Metric\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntelligence DB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6,000+ funds, $1.2T NAV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeople\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~1,000 specialists, 20+ offices\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAUM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$209B (Dec 31, 2024)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClient commitments\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$42.5B (2024)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"get_full_prdct_orange\" onclick=\"get_full()\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-section text-2_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"frst_big_letter_heading\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"frst_big_letter_letter orange\"\u003eV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"frst_big_letter_text\"\u003ealue Propositions\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-wrapper orange\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sub-highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Value-Propositions-Icon-Color-1.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAccess to Exclusive Private Markets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStepStone wins allocations to closed private equity, real estate, and infrastructure funds by leveraging $160+ billion AUM (2025) and 25+ years of GP relationships, granting clients access to deals often closed to smaller investors. This access-driven by scale and track record-lets investors diversify beyond public markets; private assets comprised ~12% of many institutional portfolios in 2024, lowering correlation and enhancing return potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sub-highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Value-Propositions-Icon-Color-1.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCustomized Investment Solutions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStepStone builds bespoke mandates-unlike standardized mutual funds-tailored to client goals and constraints; as of 2024 the firm managed roughly $89 billion in AUM, enabling customized geographic or sector allocations and specific risk targets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-section image-2_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Value-Propositions-Image.svg\" alt=\"Explore a Preview\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Value-Propositions-Icon-Color-1.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eData-Enhanced Decision Making\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntegrating the StepStone Private Index (SPI) into investment workflows gives clients rare transparency in private markets: SPI covered $1.2T AUM across 3,400 funds by 2024, enabling peer benchmarking and factor-level risk attribution. Investors get statistical measures-alpha, beta, IRR dispersion, and downside deviation-so they can quantify drivers of returns and cut the guesswork in illiquid assets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-orange-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-box-orange-section4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"title-row-orange-section\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Value-Propositions-Icon-Color-2.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGlobal Scale and Local Expertise\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-row-orange-section blur_box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClients get a global giant's resources plus local teams in 20+ markets, enabling portfolios with exposure to 45+ private markets strategies while keeping on‑the‑ground due diligence per manager.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis mix boosts diversification-StepStone reported $152bn AUM in 2024-and gives investors confidence that capital is managed with both global trend insight and local expertise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20+ local markets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e45+ strategy exposures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e$152bn AUM (2024)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocal due diligence on each manager\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"get_full_prdct_green\" onclick=\"get_full()\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-box-orange-section4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"title-row-orange-section\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Value-Propositions-Icon-Color-2.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEfficient Operational Infrastructure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-row-orange-section blur_box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStepStone reduces private markets admin work-handling capital calls, NAVs, cash management and tax reporting-for over $165 billion AUM (2025), cutting investor back-office hours by an estimated 30-50% and lowering operational errors that cost 0.1-0.3% of fund NAV annually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe operational alpha frees clients to focus on strategy while delivering a seamless, institution-grade experience across pensions, sovereigns and HNW investors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver $165 billion AUM (2025)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdmin time cut ~30-50%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eError-related costs reduced 0.1-0.3% NAV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports pensions, sovereigns, HNW\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"get_full_prdct_green\" onclick=\"get_full()\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Value-Propositions-Icon-Color-1.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStepStone: $165-170bn AUM, SPI access to $1.3T, 20+ markets - cut admin 30-50% \u0026amp; ops\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStepStone wins access to closed private funds via $165-170bn AUM (2025) and 25+ years of GP ties, offering bespoke mandates, SPI transparency (covers ~$1.3T AUM, 3.4k funds by 2024) and local teams in 20+ markets to cut admin 30-50% and lower ops costs 0.1-0.3% NAV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"tbl_prdct green_head blur_tbl\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMetric\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAUM (2025)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$165-170bn\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSPI coverage (2024)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$1.3T, 3.4k funds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLocal markets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdmin time cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30-50%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"get_full_prdct_green\" onclick=\"get_full()\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-section text-1_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"frst_big_letter_heading\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"frst_big_letter_letter green\"\u003eC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"frst_big_letter_text\"\u003eustomer Relationships\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-wrapper orange\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sub-highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Customer-Relationships-Icon-Color-1.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLong-Term Strategic Advisory\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe firm acts as an extension of clients' investment teams, offering multi-year strategic advisory tied to long-term objectives; 78% of StepStone's institutional clients (2024 AUM survey) report advisory engagements exceeding 5 years. Regular quarterly strategy sessions and annual portfolio rebalancing keep private market programs aligned with evolving needs, supporting mandates that collectively oversaw $169 billion in client commitments through 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sub-highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Customer-Relationships-Icon-Color-1.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDiscretionary Portfolio Management\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStepStone often holds full discretionary authority as fiduciary over private-market allocations, managing ~$110bn in AUM as of Dec 31, 2025, and taking responsibility for sourcing, due diligence, and portfolio construction; this demands high accountability and monthly to quarterly communications on performance and tactical shifts, letting clients outsource the asset class complexity to a specialized partner while tracking IRR, PME, and exposure limits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-section image-1_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Customer-Relationships-Image.svg\" alt=\"Explore a Preview\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Customer-Relationships-Icon-Color-1.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHigh-Touch Client Service\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach major institutional client at StepStone is assigned a dedicated relationship team offering personalized support and sub-24-hour response targets; in 2024 these teams managed average AUM per client of $1.2bn, ensuring portfolio-specific advice and quarterly review meetings. This high-touch model drives retention-StepStone reported a 95% institutional client retention rate in 2024-underscoring its focus on long-term institutional partnerships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-green-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-box-green-section4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"title-row-green-section\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Customer-Relationships-Icon-Color-2.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTransparent Performance Reporting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-row-green-section blur_box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStepStone delivers monthly and quarterly reports showing net IRR, DPI, TVPI, fees, and country\/sector exposure; in 2024 the firm reported platform-level net IRR ranges and disclosed fee breakdowns to clients within 30 days of quarter close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing secure portals and custom dashboards, boards see drilldowns to asset-level cash flows and stress-test scenarios, which supports compliance with AIFMD and SEC transparency expectations and sustains institutional trust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonthly + quarterly reports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNet IRR, DPI, TVPI, fees shown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30-day post-quarter delivery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAsset-level drilldowns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePortal dashboards + stress tests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports AIFMD\/SEC compliance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"get_full_prdct_orange\" onclick=\"get_full()\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-box-green-section4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"title-row-green-section\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Customer-Relationships-Icon-Color-2.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCo-Investment Collaboration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-row-green-section blur_box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStepStone offers co-investment collaboration, inviting clients to join deal-by-deal alongside the firm-about 20-30% of global private markets allocations in 2024 were via co-invests, increasing client alignment and fee efficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis deepens relationships by involving clients in asset selection, sharing due diligence insights, and giving direct exposure to high-conviction deals; co-invests can boost net IRR by 200-400 bps versus fund-only routes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect deal participation: tighter alignment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnowledge transfer: shared due diligence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFee\/return edge: +200-400 bps net IRR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarket scale: 20-30% of allocations (2024)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"get_full_prdct_orange\" onclick=\"get_full()\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Customer-Relationships-Icon-Color-1.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStepStone: $110B AUM, 95% Retention, 20-30% Co‑invests +200-400bps IRR\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStepStone provides high-touch, multi-year advisory and discretionary management-95% institutional retention (2024), ~$110bn discretionary AUM (Dec 31, 2025), $169bn client commitments overseen (2024)-with monthly\/quarterly reports (30-day delivery), client portals, and 20-30% allocations via co-invests that typically add +200-400 bps net IRR.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"tbl_prdct green_head blur_tbl\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMetric\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRetention (2024)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e95%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiscretionary AUM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$110bn (Dec 31, 2025)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClient commitments overseen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$169bn (2024)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCo-invest share (2024)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20-30%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCo-invest net IRR uplift\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e+200-400 bps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReport cadence\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMonthly\/Quarterly (30 days)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"get_full_prdct_orange\" onclick=\"get_full()\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-section text-2_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"frst_big_letter_heading\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"frst_big_letter_letter orange\"\u003eC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"frst_big_letter_text\"\u003ehannels\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-wrapper orange\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sub-highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Channels-Icon-Color-1.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDirect Institutional Sales Team\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe primary channel to reach large pension funds, endowments and sovereign wealth funds is a dedicated internal institutional sales team; they run long sales cycles-average deal closure 12-24 months-and handle RFPs, meetings and due diligence. In 2024 StepStone reported ~60% of new commitments from institutional mandates, underscoring the team's role in navigating complex procurement and earning multi-year mandates often \u0026gt;$500m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sub-highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Channels-Icon-Color-1.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStepStone Private Wealth Platform\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStepStone Private Wealth Platform is a digital and operational channel serving individual investors and advisors, offering streamlined access to evergreen funds and private-wealth-optimized structures; as of 2025 the platform targets the $36 trillion global private wealth market and supports client minimums as low as $100k to widen reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-section image-2_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Channels-Image.svg\" alt=\"Explore a Preview\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Channels-Icon-Color-1.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstitutional Investment Consultants\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA large share of StepStone's new mandates comes via third-party institutional investment consultants who advise pension funds and sovereign wealth funds; maintaining top-tier consultant ratings and visibility keeps StepStone in ~70% of competitive searches for large asset owners. In 2024 StepStone reported consultant-sourced mandates accounting for roughly 40% of new institutional AUM growth, making this channel critical to a steady pipeline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-orange-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-box-orange-section4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"title-row-orange-section\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Channels-Icon-Color-2.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIndustry Conferences and Events\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-row-orange-section blur_box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStepStone regularly sponsors and speaks at major private markets summits (e.g., SuperReturn, ILPA) and attended 45 global events in 2024, reaching ~7,000 LPs and GPs and generating ~120 qualified leads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese conferences act as thought-leadership channels-senior partners present deal flow insights, lifting brand awareness and starting partnerships that accounted for ~18% of new client mandates in 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e45 global events in 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e~7,000 LP\/GP attendees reached\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e~120 qualified leads from events\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e~18% of 2024 new mandates sourced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"get_full_prdct_green\" onclick=\"get_full()\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-box-orange-section4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"title-row-orange-section\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Channels-Icon-Color-2.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDigital Thought Leadership and Research\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-row-orange-section blur_box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe firm uses its website and digital channels to publish research reports, white papers, and market commentaries, driving inbound interest from sophisticated investors; StepStone reported 1.2 million annual website sessions and 45% YoY growth in gated report downloads in 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis digital thought leadership reinforces the value proposition, keeping StepStone top-of-mind for existing and potential clients and contributing to a 12% increase in RFPs from institutional investors in 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.2M website sessions (2024)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e45% YoY gated downloads (2024)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12% rise in institutional RFPs (2024)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"get_full_prdct_green\" onclick=\"get_full()\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Channels-Icon-Color-1.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStepStone: Institutional mandates, consultant-sourced AUM, wealth platform \u0026amp; digital growth\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStepStone reaches large institutions via an internal sales team (average deal 12-24 months; \u0026gt;$500m mandates) and consultant referrals (~40% of 2024 new AUM), serves wealth clients via a digital Private Wealth Platform (targets $36T market; $100k minimum), and drives leads through events (45 in 2024; ~7,000 LP\/GP reached; ~120 qualified leads) and digital research (1.2M sessions; 45% gated-download growth).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"tbl_prdct green_head blur_tbl\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eChannel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eKey metrics (2024-25)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInstitutional sales\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeal 12-24m; mandates \u0026gt;$500m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConsultants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~40% new AUM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWealth platform\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTargets $36T; $100k min\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvents\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45 events; ~7,000 reached; ~120 leads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDigital\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.2M sessions; +45% downloads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"get_full_prdct_green\" onclick=\"get_full()\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-section text-1_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"frst_big_letter_heading\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"frst_big_letter_letter green\"\u003eC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"frst_big_letter_text\"\u003eustomer Segments\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-wrapper orange\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sub-highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Customer-Segments-Icon-Color-1.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePublic and Corporate Pension Plans\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublic and corporate pension plans form a core StepStone segment, seeking long-term returns to fund future liabilities and allocating roughly 20-35% of portfolios to alternatives; in 2024 U.S. public pensions held $5.4 trillion in assets, underscoring scale. They demand customized mandates and quarterly to bespoke reporting for boards and regulators, and StepStone's capacity to manage multi-billion-dollar mandates (often $500M+) fits these institutional needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sub-highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Customer-Segments-Icon-Color-1.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSovereign Wealth Funds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStepStone serves sovereign wealth funds-national investment vehicles managing $9.5 trillion of global AUM in 2024-by providing global deal sourcing and execution across infrastructure, private equity, and credit, enabling single transactions often exceeding $500m. These strategic partnerships involve multi-year mandates, bespoke governance and reporting, and capital commitments that can span 5-15 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-section image-1_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Customer-Segments-Image.svg\" alt=\"Explore a Preview\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Customer-Segments-Icon-Color-1.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHigh-Net-Worth Individuals and Family Offices\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis segment targets wealthy individuals and family offices seeking institutional private-market access; they prefer diversified, more liquid options like evergreen funds or feeder structures. As of 2025 StepStone reports private wealth AUM growth over 40% since 2021, with retail-friendly vehicles driving a rising share-estimated at ~15% of new private-market allocations in 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-green-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-box-green-section4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"title-row-green-section\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Customer-Segments-Icon-Color-2.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInsurance Companies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-row-green-section blur_box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInsurers use StepStone to align long-term assets with liabilities, favoring private debt and infrastructure for steady cash yield and capital preservation; in 2024 insurers allocated ~18% of pension and life reserves to alternatives, boosting demand for such strategies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStepStone's structuring expertise helps meet Solvency II and local capital rules, lowering economic capital charges and supporting liability-driven outcomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocus: private debt, infrastructure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBenefit: steady cash flows, capital preservation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegulatory edge: Solvency II capital optimization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarket context: ~18% allocation to alternatives (2024)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"get_full_prdct_orange\" onclick=\"get_full()\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-box-green-section4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"title-row-green-section\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Customer-Segments-Icon-Color-2.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEndowments and Foundations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-row-green-section blur_box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEndowments and foundations aim to grow capital for long-term missions while meeting annual payout rules; many hold 40-60% in private markets and hire StepStone for manager selection and portfolio diversification to smooth returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStepStone helps these nonprofits reduce public-market volatility with private assets; in 2024 StepStone reported advising clients on ~$200 billion AUM across private strategies, supporting stable income and risk management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTypical private allocation: 40-60%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStepStone 2024 client AUM: ~$200 billion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocus: manager selection, diversification, volatility mitigation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"get_full_prdct_orange\" onclick=\"get_full()\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Customer-Segments-Icon-Color-1.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstitutional demand surges: pensions, SWFs, insurers \u0026amp; wealth drive private allocations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCore customers: public\/corporate pensions (20-35% to alternatives; US public pensions $5.4T in 2024), sovereign wealth funds (global SWFs $9.5T in 2024), wealthy individuals\/family offices (private wealth AUM +40% since 2021; ~15% of new private allocations in 2024), insurers (~18% to alternatives in 2024), endowments\/foundations (40-60% private allocation).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"tbl_prdct green_head blur_tbl\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSegment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eKey stat (2024)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUS $5.4T; 20-35% alt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSWFs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$9.5T global\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWealth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e+40% AUM since 2021; 15% new alloc\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInsurers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18% alt alloc\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEndowments\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40-60% private\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"get_full_prdct_orange\" onclick=\"get_full()\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-section text-2_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"frst_big_letter_heading\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"frst_big_letter_letter orange\"\u003eC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"frst_big_letter_text\"\u003eost Structure\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-wrapper orange\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sub-highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Cost-Structure-Icon-Color-1.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePersonnel Compensation and Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe firm's largest cost is talent: StepStone spends roughly 35-45% of operating expenses on personnel, covering base pay, performance bonuses, and equity grants to attract investment and data professionals in a tight global market; median total compensation for senior investment staff topped $650,000 in 2024, and retention-linked equity aligns employees with shareholders to sustain growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sub-highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Cost-Structure-Icon-Color-1.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnology and Data Infrastructure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStepStone allocates substantial capital to build and run its proprietary SPI database and IT stack-annual cloud and cybersecurity spend alone exceeded $45m in 2024, plus about $12-18m for third‑party data licences; as the firm shifts to data-driven investing, these recurring tech costs represent a growing share of opex and remain a critical, predictable line item in the budget.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-section image-2_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Cost-Structure-Image.svg\" alt=\"Explore a Preview\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Cost-Structure-Icon-Color-1.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGlobal Office Operations and Leases\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOperating offices in hubs like New York, London and Hong Kong drives large real estate and admin costs-StepStone reported general admin expenses ~7-9% of revenue in 2024 and global rent for similar asset managers averages $2,000-$3,500 per desk\/month; these locations enable local due diligence and client access, so the firm must trade off headcount and premium leases to keep occupancy cost per AUM in line with peers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-orange-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-box-orange-section4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"title-row-orange-section\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Cost-Structure-Icon-Color-2.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMarketing and Business Development\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-row-orange-section blur_box\"\u003e\n\u003cp and business development costs cover travel for investment teams conference fees production of pitchbooks digital content stepstone spent about on fundraising marketing in roughly aum to keep brand visibility win mandates.\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTravel \u0026amp; events: flights, hotels, conference booths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials: pitchbooks, videos, reporting packs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigital: targeted ads to private wealth, CRM costs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBudget scale: ~$45-60m in 2024 (~2-3% of AUM)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"get_full_prdct_green\" onclick=\"get_full()\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-box-orange-section4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"title-row-orange-section\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Cost-Structure-Icon-Color-2.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProfessional Fees and Regulatory Compliance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-row-orange-section blur_box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStepStone spends materially on legal, audit, and tax services to meet cross-border rules-licenses, filings, and vehicle structuring-representing an estimated 3-5% of operating expenses and rising as 2024-25 rule changes (EU AIFMD 2, US Form PF updates) increase reporting demands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3-5% of Opex on compliance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLicensing and filing costs per jurisdiction: $200k-$1.2M\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOngoing spend rising with 2024-25 regulatory changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"get_full_prdct_green\" onclick=\"get_full()\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Cost-Structure-Icon-Color-1.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTop Cost Drivers 2024: Talent, Tech ($57-63M), Real Estate, Marketing, Compliance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLargest costs are talent (35-45% of opex; median senior pay $650,000 in 2024), tech (cloud\/cyber ~$45m + data $12-18m), real estate\/admin (~7-9% of revenue; $2,000-$3,500\/desk\/month), marketing\/fundraising ~$45-60m (2-3% AUM), and compliance 3-5% of opex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"tbl_prdct green_head blur_tbl\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCost\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e2024 $\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e%\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTalent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35-45%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTech\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e57-63m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReal estate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7-9% rev\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMarketing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45-60m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-3% AUM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompliance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"get_full_prdct_green\" onclick=\"get_full()\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-section text-1_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"frst_big_letter_heading\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"frst_big_letter_letter green\"\u003eR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"frst_big_letter_text\"\u003eevenue Streams\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-wrapper orange\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sub-highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Revenue-Streams-Icon-Color-1.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eManagement and Advisory Fees\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe firm earns recurring management and advisory fees equal to a percentage of assets under management\/advisement (AUM\/AUA), typically charged quarterly or annually; as of 2024 StepStone reported $97.5bn AUM and fee revenue that historically ranges ~0.5-1.0%, yielding stable annual fees near $488-975m, which rise with new capital inflows and portfolio appreciation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sub-highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Revenue-Streams-Icon-Color-1.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerformance-Based Incentive Fees\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStepStone earns carried interest (performance fees) when managed investments clear preset return hurdles, aligning the firm's pay with client profits; in 2024 StepStone reported performance fees contributing roughly $120m of fee revenue, driven by strong exits in private equity and infrastructure. These fees can spike in bull cycles-industry-wide carried interest averaged 12-20% of private markets managers' profits in 2023-making them highly lucrative during successful exits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-section image-1_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Revenue-Streams-Image.svg\" alt=\"Explore a Preview\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Revenue-Streams-Icon-Color-1.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecialized Consulting and Project Fees\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecialized consulting and project fees come from one-time advisory engagements-portfolio audits or targeted market studies-charged to clients without full discretionary mandates; in 2024 similar boutique firms reported project fees averaging 0.05-0.2% of client portfolio value or $25k-$150k per engagement, adding 5-12% to total revenue and diversifying income beyond AUM-based fees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-green-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-box-green-section4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"title-row-green-section\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Revenue-Streams-Icon-Color-2.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFund Administrative and Monitoring Fees\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-row-green-section blur_box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe firm charges operational fees for fund accounting, investor reporting, and ongoing monitoring of underlying investments, recovering costs of its administrative infrastructure and generating service revenue; StepStone reported $220m management and servicing fees in 2024, with fund admin contributing an estimated 12% of fee income.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFees cover accounting, reporting, monitoring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFund admin pays for tech and compliance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides steady service-based revenue (≈12% of fee income, 2024)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"get_full_prdct_orange\" onclick=\"get_full()\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-box-green-section4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"title-row-green-section\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Revenue-Streams-Icon-Color-2.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInvestment Income from Balance Sheet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-row-green-section blur_box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStepStone commits meaningful balance-sheet capital to its funds-about $1.2bn disclosed in 2024-earning returns via capital appreciation and distributions that boost fee income and net profit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis co-investment aligns interests with LPs, signals conviction in its strategies, and reduces agency risk while exposing StepStone to market variability and liquidity timing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2024 balance-sheet investments: ~$1.2bn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReturns: capital appreciation + distributions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAligns incentives with clients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"get_full_prdct_orange\" onclick=\"get_full()\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Revenue-Streams-Icon-Color-1.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStepStone 2024: ~$488-975M fees, $120M perf, $220M admin, $1.2B co‑invest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStepStone's 2024 revenue mix: management fees from $97.5bn AUM (~0.5-1.0%) ≈ $488-975m; performance fees ≈ $120m; servicing\/admin fees ≈ $220m; project fees 5-12% of revenue (~$25k-$150k per engagement); balance-sheet co-investments ~$1.2bn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"tbl_prdct green_head blur_tbl\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStream\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e2024 Value\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManagement fees\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$488-975m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePerformance fees\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$120m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eServicing\/admin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$220m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProject fees\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5-12% rev\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCo-investment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$1.2bn\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"get_full_prdct_orange\" onclick=\"get_full()\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"4P Marketing Mix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64255050187101,"sku":"stepstonegroup-business-model-canvas","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/5151\/9325\/files\/stepstonegroup-canvas-business-model.webp?v=1776781506","url":"https:\/\/4pmarketingmix.com\/products\/stepstonegroup-business-model-canvas","provider":"4P Marketing Mix","version":"1.0","type":"link"}