StepStone Group (NASDAQ:STEP) is a global private markets firm specializing in customized investment, portfolio solutions and research services for institutional investors. The company offers access to private equity, private real estate, infrastructure, private credit and other alternative asset classes. Through direct investments, fund commitments, secondaries and co-investment strategies, StepStone seeks to deliver diversified exposure and risk-adjusted returns for its clients.
Founded in 2006, StepStone has built a platform that combines investment sourcing, due diligence, portfolio monitoring and data analytics. Its research team maintains a proprietary database of private markets information, enabling benchmarking, market insight and thematic analysis. The firm also provides secondary advisory services, helping investors to manage liquidity and optimize portfolio construction.
StepStone serves a broad range of institutional clients worldwide, including public and private pension plans, insurance companies, endowments, foundations, sovereign wealth funds and family offices. The firm’s global footprint spans North America, Europe, Asia, Australia and Latin America, with offices in key financial centers designed to support local market expertise and cross-border collaboration.
Leadership at StepStone includes co-founders Monte Brem, who serves as Executive Chairman and Chief Investment Officer, and José Minaya, who acts as President and Chief Investment Officer. Under their guidance, StepStone continues to expand its product offerings and deepen its research capabilities to meet evolving client needs in the private markets arena.
