Blue Owl Capital
Institutional investorNew York · Growth–Late Stage · 19 people tracked
Also known as BLUE OWL ALTERNATIVE CREDIT ADVISORS II LLC · BLUE OWL CREDIT ADVISORS LLC · BLUE OWL CREDIT PRIVATE FUND ADVISORS LLC · BLUE OWL DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE TRUST ADVISORS LLC · BLUE OWL GPSC ADVISORS LLC · BLUE OWL INSURANCE ADVISORS LLC · BLUE OWL REAL ASSETS ADVISORS LLC · BLUE OWL REAL ESTATE CAPITAL LLC · BLUE OWL STRATEGIC EQUITY ADVISORS LLC · BLUE OWL TECHNOLOGY CREDIT ADVISORS II LLC · BLUE OWL TECHNOLOGY CREDIT ADVISORS LLC
Investment thesis
Blue Owl Capital invests through its Digital Infrastructure strategy in next-generation fiber networks and communications infrastructure that support the expansion of hyperscale data centers and digital transformation. The firm backs infrastructure developers and operators that build advanced conduit, high-count fiber optic cable, and related assets serving hyperscale customers, data center operators, and communications carriers across the United States, with focus on emerging markets like the Southeast where significant data center development is accelerating.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 25, 2026.
Team · 19 people
from the firm's website & public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 8 of 9 portfolio companiesFintech ×4SaaS ×4Enterprise Software ×3AI & Machine Learning ×1Biotech ×1Cleantech ×1Cloud Computing ×1Data & Infrastructure ×1
HQs:United States×6Canada×1
Investments · 9 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 12025 · 23 dated
Deep Fission develops a nuclear reactor deployment system that places a pressurized water reactor about a mile underground in a deep borehole, using hydrostatic pressure for operating conditions and geothermal-style energy transfer to surface turbines.
CleantechDeep TechEnergyBerkeley, US
Richard Muller(Executive Officer, Director)Elizabeth A. Muller(Executive Officer, Director)William Mark Schmitz(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsCapital FactoryDeep Future
Wingspire Equipment Finance (Liberty Commercial Finance) provides equipment financing and sale-leaseback structures ranging from $5 million to over $100 million for private equity-owned, middle market companies in capital-intensive industries.
Fintech
Co-investorsCopley Equity Partners LLC
CAIS operates an independent platform that connects financial advisors with alternative asset managers and bank issuers to access, evaluate, and transact in alternative investments and structured notes.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
Matt Brown(Founder)in
Co-investorsSenaHill PartnersSquare Peg CapitalAllianceBernsteinFortress Investment GroupGolub CapitalVista Equity Partners
Clio provides cloud-based legal practice management software and client communication tools for law firms to streamline operations and improve client service.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingLegalTechSaaSVancouver, CA
Jack Newton(CEO and Founder)inRian Gauvreau(Co-founder)Sergey Konchakovskiy(Director, Chief Executive Officer)
BoardJulian Steinberg(Director)John Bush(Director)Alyssa Ferenz(Director)
Co-investorsActon CapitalBessemer Venture PartnersCapitalGIntrepid Growth PartnersJMI EquityNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)+6 more
Interos.ai provides supply chain risk management software that monitors financial, compliance, environmental, cybersecurity, and geopolitical risks across supplier networks using its i-Score metric.
Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainArlington, US
Jennifer Bisceglie(Director)inTed Krantz(Executive Officer, Director)Theodore Krantz Jr.in
BoardFrank Verdecanna(Director)Phil Venables(Director)inNick Beim(Director)in
Co-investorsAllegisCyber CapitalAlleyCorpBallistic VenturesDeclaration PartnersForgePoint CapitalHakluyt Capital+6 more
Perk is a travel and spend management platform for finance teams and businesses, combining trip booking, expense capture, invoice management, and event planning with AI automation and 24/7 human support.
FintechSaaSTravel & HospitalityBoston, US
Avi Meir(Co-founder & CEO)inJavier Suarez(Founder)
Co-investorsAmplo VenturesClaltechD&FG ElementsFELIX CAPITALIntrepid Growth PartnersKinnevik+11 more
Star Therapeutics develops treatments aimed at addressing real-world patient needs.
BiotechSouth San Francisco, US
Adam Rosenthal(Founder & CEO)Jason Hafler(Director)Nancy Stagliano(Director)Michelle Carpenter(Executive Officer)Carl Gordon(Director)Matthew Fust(Director)
Co-investorsFrazier Life SciencesOrbiMedRA CapitalSanofi VenturesSofinnova VenturesAgent Capital+8 more
Vestwell operates a cloud-based platform for administering workplace savings and benefits programs such as retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, emergency savings, and student loan repayment tools.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechHR TechSaaSNew York, US
Aaron Schumm(Founder & Chief Executive Officer)inDavid Sheen(Executive Officer)Allison Brecher(Executive Officer)
BoardJustin Overdorrf(Director)Logan Allin(Director)inRana Yared(Director)in
Co-investorsCommerce VenturesDuke Capital PartnersF-Prime CapitalFin CapitalFinTech CollectiveLightspeed Venture Partners+6 more
Exits · 1
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioDeep FissionNASDAQ: FISN
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Deep Fission · ctvc.co · Aug 17, 2026
Perk · skift.com · Aug 10, 2026
CAIS · familywealthreport.com · Aug 1, 2026
Clio · whalesbook.com · Jul 1, 2026
Vestwell · finance.yahoo.com · Feb 19, 2026
Interos · technical.ly · Jan 8, 2026
Star Therapeutics · pharmaceutical-technology.com · Oct 1, 2025
Fund performance · per public LP disclosures · 25
as of Dec 2025| Fund | Vintage | Committed | Net IRR | TVPI | DPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Owl GP Stakes VILPs: Minnesota State Board of Investment | 2024 | — | — | 0.40x | 0.00x |
| Blue Owl Strategic Equity HoldcoLPs: Empire State Development – New York Ventures | 2024 | — | — | 1.03x | 0.00x |
| Blue Owl Strategic Equity Partners, LPLPs: Empire State Development – New York Ventures | 2024 | — | — | 1.04x | 0.00x |
| Blue Owl Digital IIILPs: San Joaquin County Employees' Retirement Association | 2023 | — | — | 5.93x | 0.06x |
| Blue Owl Diversified Lending (CP) OverflowLPs: California Public Employees' Retirement System | 2023 | — | — | 1.18x | 0.15x |
| Blue Owl Real Estate Fund VILPs: Connecticut Retirement Plans and Trust Funds, Pennsylvania Public School Employees' Retirement System | 2023 | — | — | 1.01x | 0.02x |
| Blue Owl Asset Income Fund EvergreenLPs: Employees' Retirement System of Rhode Island | 2022 | — | 12.6% | 1.19x | 0.59x |
| Blue Owl Digital Infrastructure Fund IIILPs: Employees' Retirement System of Rhode Island | 2022 | — | — | 1.17x | 0.21x |
| Blue Owl Digital Infrastructure Fund III-A LPLPs: Connecticut Retirement Plans and Trust Funds | 2022 | — | — | 1.21x | 0.00x |
| Blue Owl Diversified Lending (CP)LPs: California Public Employees' Retirement System | 2022 | — | — | 1.17x | 0.16x |
| Blue Owl Diversified Lending (CP) Co-InvestmentLPs: California Public Employees' Retirement System | 2022 | — | — | 1.20x | 0.18x |
| Blue Owl Capital Diversified Holdings LLCLPs: Employees' Retirement System of Rhode Island | 2021 | — | — | 1.44x | 0.22x |
| Blue Owl Diversified Lending 2020 Fund, LPLPs: Empire State Development – New York Ventures | 2021 | — | — | 1.26x | 0.48x |
| Blue Owl First Lien IILPs: South Carolina Retirement System Investment Commission | 2021 | — | 6.4% | — | — |
| Blue Owl Asset Income Fund VLPs: Employees' Retirement System of Rhode Island | 2020 | — | 10.0% | 1.30x | 0.96x |
| Blue Owl Capital Corporation IIILPs: Maine Public Employees Retirement System, Employees' Retirement System of Rhode Island | 2020 | — | 1.3% | — | 1.28x |
| Blue Owl Digital Infrastructure Fund IILPs: Employees' Retirement System of Rhode Island | 2020 | — | 9.3% | 1.29x | 0.01x |
| Blue Owl Digital Infrastructure Fund II-A LPLPs: Connecticut Retirement Plans and Trust Funds | 2020 | — | 14.3% | 1.37x | 0.01x |
| Blue Owl GP Stakes VLPs: Minnesota State Board of Investment | 2020 | — | 9.7% | 1.20x | 0.43x |
| Blue Owl Real Estate Net Lease Property FundLPs: Pennsylvania Public School Employees' Retirement System, Connecticut Retirement Plans and Trust Funds | 2019 | — | 10.1% | 1.40x | 0.30x |
| Blue Owl First Lien FundLPs: South Carolina Retirement System Investment Commission | 2018 | — | 7.0% | — | — |
| Blue Owl GP Stakes IVLPs: Minnesota State Board of Investment | 2018 | — | 32.8% | 2.02x | 1.19x |
| Blue Owl Technology Finance CorpLPs: South Carolina Retirement System Investment Commission | 2018 | — | 8.3% | — | — |
| Blue Owl Capital CorporationLPs: Maine Public Employees Retirement System | 2017 | — | 9.8% | — | 1.52x |
| Blue Owl GP Stakes IIILPs: Minnesota State Board of Investment | 2015 | — | 23.9% | 1.98x | 1.19x |
Source: public limited-partner disclosures (CalPERS, CalSTRS). Net IRR / TVPI / DPI as reported by the limited partner; a fund's early-year IRR is an interim estimate (J-curve).
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Blue Owl Capital invest at?
- Blue Owl Capital invests at the Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does Blue Owl Capital focus on?
- Blue Owl Capital focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Blue Owl Capital located?
- Blue Owl Capital is headquartered in New York, US.
- Does Blue Owl Capital lead rounds?
- Yes, Blue Owl Capital leads investment rounds.
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