Blackstone is an investment and advisory firm providing financial solutions for investors and clients.
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 business 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.
Date
Company Name
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Round | Money Raised | Industry | Lead Investor |
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May 11, 2022
Chainalysis
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Series F | $170M | Analytics | — |
Jan 1, 2022
Zumper
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Series D | $30M | B2B | — |
Dec 10, 2021
Altus Power
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Post-IPO Equity | $275M | Energy | — |
Dec 2, 2021
Hotel Engine
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Series B | $65M | Business Travel | — |
Nov 10, 2021
Ample
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Private Equity(PE) | $50M | Automotive | Yes |
Blackstone Group has acquired 6 organizations. Their most recent acquisition was Alliant Insurance Services on Jun 3, 2007. They acquired Alliant Insurance Services for 0.
Date
Company Name
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Industry | Acquisition Type | Price | |
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Jun 3, 2007
Alliant Insurance Services
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Consulting | acquisition | — | Detail |
Feb 10, 2017
Alight Solutions
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Consulting | lbo | $ 4.80B | Detail |
Dec 18, 2017
La Trobe Financial Services
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Banking | lbo | — | Detail |
Jun 13, 2018
Investa Office Fund
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Real Estate | acquisition | $ 2.30B | Detail |
Dec 22, 2020
Liftoff
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Ad Network | lbo | — | Detail |