BLACKSTONE GROUP
Blackstone is an investment and advisory firm that strives to provide solutions that create lasting value for their investors, the companies in which they invest, and society at large. The firm was founded in 1985 by Stephen A. Schwarzman, their Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Peter G. Peterson, who retired as Senior Chairman in 2008. They began with a modest balance sheet of $400,000 but with a wealth of entrepreneurial ideas about creating a world-class investment and advisory bus... iness built on a foundation of uncompromising commitment to excellence. Their vision was to create a firm that put clients’ needs first, that was independent and conflict-free, adhered to the highest ethical standards, and sought to create long-term value for all stakeholders. Today, they are a firm of nearly 1,800 employees in 24 offices worldwide. But they are more than that. Their portfolio companies employ over 730,000 people across the globe, making us a major factor in economies around the world. In June of 2007, Blackstone completed its initial public offering and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol BX.
BLACKSTONE GROUP
Industry:
Advice Business Development Consulting Finance Financial Services
Founded:
1985-01-01
Status:
Active
Email Addresses:
[email protected]
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Current Advisors List
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Stock Details
Acquisitions List
| Date | Company | Article | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-08-15 | CoreTrust | CoreTrust acquired by Blackstone Group | N/A |
| 2022-07-27 | Esdec BV | Esdec BV acquired by Blackstone Group | N/A |
| 2022-06-24 | Crown Resorts | Crown Resorts acquired by Blackstone Group | 8.9 B AUD |
| 2022-06-10 | Advarra | Advarra acquired by Blackstone Group | N/A |
| 2022-05-10 | Geosyntec Consultants | Geosyntec Consultants acquired by Blackstone Group | N/A |
| 2022-04-25 | PS Business Parks | PS Business Parks acquired by Blackstone Group | 7.6 B USD |
| 2022-04-19 | American Campus Communities | American Campus Communities acquired by Blackstone Group | 12.8 B USD |
| 2022-02-14 | ASK Investment Managers | ASK Investment Managers acquired by Blackstone Group | N/A |
| 2022-01-20 | Interplex | Interplex acquired by Blackstone Group | 1.6 B USD |
| 2021-12-20 | Supergoop | Supergoop acquired by Blackstone Group | N/A |
Investments List
| Date | Company | Article | Money raised |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-08-09 | Overtime | Blackstone Group investment in Series D - Overtime | 100 M USD |
| 2022-06-29 | Wensheng AMC | Blackstone Group investment in Private Equity Round - Wensheng AMC | N/A |
| 2022-06-15 | PayCargo | Blackstone Group investment in Series C - PayCargo | 130 M USD |
| 2022-05-11 | Chainalysis | Blackstone Group investment in Series F - Chainalysis | 170 M USD |
| 2022-02-17 | RELEX Solutions | Blackstone Group investment in Private Equity Round - RELEX Solutions | 500 M EUR |
| 2022-02-09 | Xpressbees | Blackstone Group investment in Series F - Xpressbees | 300 M USD |
| 2022-01-31 | FTX | Blackstone Group investment in Series C - FTX | 400 M USD |
| 2022-01-19 | Clari | Blackstone Group investment in Series F - Clari | 225 M USD |
| 2022-01-11 | Pentera | Blackstone Group investment in Series C - Pentera | 150 M USD |
| 2022-01-07 | Invenergy | Blackstone Group investment in Private Equity Round - Invenergy | 3 B USD |
Newest Events participated
Participated in Forbes Under 30 Summit 2016
on 2016-10-16 as sponsor
Participated in 36|86 Southeastern Entrepreneurship Conference
on 2015-06-08 as sponsor
Participated in 36|86 Southern Series in Atlanta
on 2015-04-16 as sponsor
Participated in 36|86 Southern Series - Columbia, SC
on 2015-04-15 as sponsor
Participated in 36|86 Southern Series - Arlington, VA
on 2015-04-07 as sponsor
Participated in The Future of Urban Innovation
on 2015-04-06 as sponsor
Key Employee Changes
| Date | New article |
|---|---|
| 2021-12-09 | Blackstone hires senior executives for its hedge fund unit |
| 2020-02-03 | Blackstone Hires Tech Exec With Wall Street Resume |