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Stepstone Group

Fund of fundsoperating company · company profile

Charlotte · Series B–Late Stage · 11 people tracked

Also known as Stepstone · STEPSTONE GROUP EUROPE ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS LIMITED · STEPSTONE GROUP LP · STEPSTONE GROUP PRIVATE DEBT AG · STEPSTONE GROUP PRIVATE DEBT LLC · STEPSTONE GROUP PRIVATE WEALTH LLC

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Investment thesis

StepStone Group positions itself as a global partner for private markets investing, offering access across every sector, strategy, and territory. It combines a data-driven intelligence platform, specialized professional expertise, and a broad network of investors and general partners to build customized solutions. The firm invests across asset classes including private equity, venture capital and growth equity, private debt, real estate, and infrastructure and real assets, using strategies such as fund investments, secondaries, co-investments, and direct investments. It also delivers advisory services, asset management, data and analytics, and private wealth solutions, aiming to help clients discover, reach, and realize more opportunities in the private markets.

Source: firm website, verified Sep 29, 2026.

Stage
Series B–Late Stage
HQ
Charlotte, US
Leads rounds
Leads
Instruments
Equity · Debt
Founded
2019
Last 12 months
22 investments
AUM
$17.9B
Tracked investments
88
Unicorns
22
IPOs
3
Acquisitions
3

Team · 11 people

from curated & public directories
Darren Friedman· Executive Officerin
Jason Ment· Executive Officerin
Johnny Randel· Executive Officer
Jose Fernandez· Executive Officerin
Mark T. Maruszewski· Executive Officerin
Michael I. McCabe· Executive Officer
Monte Brem· Executive Officerin
Thomas A. Bradley· Executive Officer
Tom Keck· Executive Officer

Founder mafia

3 people who came through Stepstone Group went on to found or lead other companies.

What they invest in

from 80 of 88 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning ×42Enterprise Software ×32SaaS ×29Data & Infrastructure ×14Developer Tools ×14Fintech ×13Cybersecurity ×12Deep Tech ×9

HQs:United States×54United Kingdom×4Germany×2Mexico×2Australia×1India×1

Investments · 88 tracked

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Standard Nuclearstandardnuclear.comin𝕏NYSE: STDNJan 2026 · $140M

Standard Nuclear manufactures TRISO nuclear fuel for advanced reactors, establishing a domestic fuel supply chain for the nuclear energy sector in the United States.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechEnergyNew MaterialsOak Ridge, US

Kurt Terrani(CEO)inKevin HarrillinKeeley Marrocco(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inShahram GhasemianinBrian JollyinMichael Trammellin

Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzBVVCCrosscut VenturesDecisive PointWashington Harbour PartnersChevron Technology Ventures+3 more

US Nuclearusnuclearcorp.comOTC: UCLE

US Nuclear Corp is a publicly traded holding company (ticker UCLE) that designs and manufactures radiation, chemical, and biological detection instrumentation and systems through its subsidiaries.

EnergyHardwareMedical DevicesCanoga Park, US

Robert I. Goldstein(President, Chief Executive Officer, and Chairman of the Board of Directors)Michael Hastings(Chief Financial Officer, and member of the Board of Directors)in

Co-investorsDCVC (Data Collective)

Duplo Cloudduplocloud.cominNov 2023✓ verified

DuploCloud provides a platform that consolidates DevOps and cloud security for developers and organizations.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingCybersecurityDeveloper Tools

Venkat Thiruvengadam(Founder)in

Co-investorsMonta Vista CapitalMayfield FundWestBridge Capital

Multiversemultiverse.ioin𝕏Jun 2022✓ verified

Multiverse develops workforce training programs focused on equipping workers with durable skills needed for effective AI adoption in the workplace, combining soft skills and cognitive competencies.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkLondon, GB

Euan Blair(Co-Founder & CEO)inSophie Adelman(Co-Founder & President)in

Co-investorsGeneral CatalystLightspeed Venture PartnersAudaciousBlitzscaling VenturesBond Capital ManagementConnect Ventures+9 more

株式会社Kyashkyash.co𝕏Mar 2022✓ verified

Kyash is a Japanese mobile payment app that lets users load funds into their balance from bank accounts, credit or debit cards, Pay-easy, and dedicated deposit accounts, with no deposit fees and options for scheduled or automatic top-ups.

ConsumerFintechTokyo, JP

Shinichi Takatori(Founder)in

Co-investorsAltos VenturesBlock IncGoodwater CapitalGreyhound CapitalJAFCO GroupMitsui Sumitomo Insurance Capital+9 more

accessiBeaccessibe.comin𝕏

accessiBe provides AI-powered and expert-driven web accessibility solutions, including its accessWidget product, to help businesses of all sizes make their websites accessible and comply with accessibility laws such as the ADA.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Robert Lopez(CEO)in

Co-investors83NorthGlilot Capital PartnersIn-Q-TelP101 Ventures

AcuityMDinJun 2024

Targeting platform for medical device companies that uncovers new opportunities and tracks existing users.

HealthtechBoston, US

Michael Monovoukas(CEO and Co-Founder)inRobert Coe(CTO and Co-Founder)Lee Smith(Co-Founder and VP of Customer Experience)

BoardLogan Bartlett(Director / Redpoint investor)inEric Vishria(Director / Benchmark investor)in

Co-investorsAjax HealthArtisanal VenturesAtreides ManagementICONIQ GrowthRedpoint VenturesBenchmark

Airis Labsairis-labs.com

Airis Labs builds AI software that converts unstructured visual data — from smartphones, social media, CCTV, body cams, drones, and video feeds — into structured, searchable intelligence.

AI & Machine LearningDefense TechGovTechWashington, D.C., US

Rotem Abeles(Co-founder & CPO)inAmos Lahav(Co-founder & GM US)inNoam Friedman(Co-founder & CEO)

Co-investorsTLV PartnersICON - Israel Collaboration NetworkInsight PartnersPSG EquityRedSeed Ventures

Anvilogicanvilogic.comin𝕏Apr 2024

Anvilogic is a security operations platform that helps detection engineers and incident responders build, deploy, and manage security detections across hybrid SIEM and data lake environments.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaSPalo Alto, US

Deb Banerjee(Founder)inKarthik Kannan(Founder)inMichael Monte(VP of Customer Success & Sales Engineering)in

Co-investorsDatabricks VenturesCervinEvolution Equity PartnersFoundation CapitalG SquaredMyriad Venture Partners+5 more

Apex Venturesapex.venturesinApr 2025 · $200M

APEX Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm that backs deep tech founders across domains including artificial intelligence, autonomous systems and robotics, energy transition, next-gen computing, medical technologies, and space.

Co-investorsCoastCapKfW CapitalPoint72 VenturesQC·VENTURESShield Capital8VC+4 more

Assentassent.comin𝕏Jan 2022 · $350M

Assent operates an AI-native platform for supply chain sustainability and compliance, helping complex manufacturers reduce risk, strengthen data integrity, and meet regulatory requirements.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSOttawa

Matt Whitteker(Director)inRob Imbeault(Director)inAndrew W.(Founder)inJonathan Hughes(Founder)inAndrew Waitman(Executive Officer)Russell Frederick(Executive Officer)in

Co-investorsRBCxVista Equity PartnersVolition CapitalYork IEFirst Ascent VenturesGreenspring Associates+1 more

Auradineauradine.com𝕏Apr 2025 · $153M

Auradine develops ultra-low-power compute technology for AI applications across cloud data centers, edge, and physical/embodied AI.

AI & Machine LearningHardwareSemiconductorsCampbell, US

Barun Kar(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardRajiv Khemani(Founder)inNavin Chaddha(Director)inSriram Viswanathan(Director)inFred Thiel(Director)inSaid Ouissal(Director)

Co-investorsCleo CapitalAIspace VenturesCapricorn Investment GroupCelesta CapitalCota CapitalDCVC (Data Collective)+10 more

Black Forest Labsbfl.aiin𝕏Nov 2025

AI research lab developing visual intelligence technology including image generation and manipulation models.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDeveloper ToolsFreiburg, DE

Robin Rombach(Founder)Andreas Blattmann(Founder)inPatrick Esser(Founder)Tim Dockhorn(Founder)

BoardAnjney Midha(Director)in

Co-investorsAir Street CapitalAndreessen HorowitzBain Capital VenturesBroadLight CapitalCherry VenturesEarlybird Venture Capital+23 more

Blairjoinblair.cominMay 2026 · $70MDefunct

Blair provided financing to students through income share agreements, funding thousands of borrowers in the United States before exiting operations in 2022.

FintechSan Francisco, US

Mike Mahlkow(Founder)inDavid Nordhausen(Founder)inConstantin Schreiber(Founder)inLukas Vollmer(Engineering)inTobias Kemkes(Engineering)Justin Stolzenberg(Growth)

Co-investorsRainfall VenturesVibe CapitalY CombinatorZillionize468 CapitalASDF Ventures+16 more

Blairblairestate.co.ukMay 2026 · $70M

Blair Estate is a historic castle and grounds in Ayrshire, Scotland, available for exclusive-use event hire, with proceeds supporting the philanthropic initiatives of The Hunter Foundation.

Impact & Social GoodAyrshire, GB

Co-investorsWest Coast CapitalBond Capital ManagementGeneral CatalystIndex VenturesLightspeed Venture Partners

Blockdaemonblockdaemon.comin𝕏Jan 2022

Blockdaemon provides blockchain infrastructure services including staking, node deployment, APIs, and wallet management across 60+ protocols for financial institutions and developers.

Crypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureEnergyEnterprise SoftwareFintechLos Angeles, US

Konstantin Richter(Founder)in

BoardEd Sim(Director)inGil Beyda(Director)in

Co-investors10SQ Capital (TenSquared)Amplify.LAAurum Venture PartnersBaroda VenturesBlockchain Coinvestorsboldstart ventures+33 more

BuildOpsbuildops.comin𝕏Mar 2025 · $127M

BuildOps provides operational management software for commercial contractors, integrating project management, accounting, and AI-driven intelligence to streamline field-to-ledger workflows across North America.

AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechEnterprise SoftwareSaaSLos Angeles, US

Alok Chanani(Founder)inSteve Chew(Founder)inNeeraj Mittal(Founder)Neetha Chanani(Founder)

Co-investors01 Advisors137 Ventures1984 Ventures Management, LlcAlpha EdisonB Capital GroupB4 Capital+17 more

Clayclay.comin𝕏Sep 2026

Clay provides a data enrichment and workflow platform that combines first-party, intent, and third-party data from 100+ sources to help sales and growth teams identify and reach target customers.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureMarketing TechSaaSSales TechNew York, US

Kareem Amin(Founder)inKareem Amin Varun Anand(Founder)Nicolae Rusan(Founder)Phillippe Siclait(Founder)inSebastien Siclait(Founder)inVarun Anand(Founder)

Co-investorsAbstract VenturesAmbush CapitalBlackbird Venturesboldstart venturesBoxGroupCapitalG+21 more

CoinFundcoinfund.ioin𝕏

CoinFund is a crypto-focused investment firm that backs and partners with founders building companies across finance, infrastructure, and AI.

Crypto & Web3Fintech

Jake Brukhman(Managing Partner, Co-Founder and CIO)inAlex Felix(Managing Partner, Head of Venture Investing)in

Co-investorsNarwhal VenturesBullpen CapitalCoinbase VenturesHaun VenturesHOF CapitalIndicator Ventures+3 more

Crusoecrusoe.aiin𝕏Oct 2025

Crusoe builds energy-first AI infrastructure, using innovative and renewable energy sources to power hyperscale AI factories and a cloud platform for AI workloads.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureEnergyDenver, US

Cully Cavness(Founder)inChase Lochmiller(Founder)inCharles Cavness(Executive Officer, Director)Matthew DeNezza(Executive Officer)inJamey Seely(Executive Officer)inMichael Gordon(Executive Officer)in

Co-investorsAbstract VenturesACTIVATE CAPITAL PARTNERSAdvaita CapitalAir Street CapitalAkkaAlkeon Innovation+73 more

CuspAIcusp.aiin𝕏Jul 2026

CuspAI develops AI models for materials science and discovery, and leads the AI Materials Foundry initiative that combines accelerated computing infrastructure with chemistry data and materials expertise.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechNew MaterialsCambridge, GB

Max Welling(CTO and Co-Founder)inChad Edwards(CEO and Co-Founder)inChad Edwards Max Welling(Founder)

Co-investorsBasis Set VenturesHoxton VenturesKleiner PerkinsLightspeed Venture PartnersNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)Northzone+22 more

Cyberhavencyberhaven.comin𝕏Apr 2026 · $100M

Cyberhaven provides data detection and response (DDR) software that helps security teams investigate incidents involving data exfiltration and insider threats by reconstructing the complete timeline and context of user actions and data movements.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityData & InfrastructureEnterprise Software

Volodymyr Kuznetsov(Founder)inCristian Zamfir(Founder)George Candea(Founder)Radu Banabic(Founder)Vitaly Chipounov(Founder)

Co-investorsCollective LiquidityCrane Venture PartnersCyber Mentor FundForgePoint CapitalLaunchBay CapitalRedpoint Ventures+9 more

Demostackdemostack.comin𝕏Apr 2022

Demostack builds a platform for creating and delivering interactive product demonstrations to prospects.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSales Tech

Aaron Hakim(Founder)in

Co-investorsAmiti VenturesBessemer Venture PartnersOperator CollectiveRuna CapitalCerca PartnersGTMfund+1 more

Develocitydevelocity.aiin𝕏Nov 2021 · $27M

Develocity is a context engineering platform for AI-driven software delivery that provides visibility into build, test, and artifact systems across Maven, Gradle, npm, Python, Bazel, and Docker.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise Software

Hans Dockter(Founder)inEtienne Studer(Co-founder)inAdam Murdoch(Founder)in

Co-investorsDCVC (Data Collective)True VenturesBain Capital VenturesHarmony PartnersHeavybitTriangle Peak Partners

Drafteadraftea.mx𝕏Sep 2022

Draftea operates a mobile sports betting app offering live in-play betting with real-time odds across sports including soccer, American football, basketball, baseball, and F1.

ConsumerGamingSports Tech

Alán Jaime Misrahi(Founder)inJoe Cohen(Founder)inAlan Jaime(Founder)Andreas Assad(Founder)

Co-investorsAbstract VenturesBullpen CapitalCourtside VenturesFJ LabsKaszek VenturesMantis Capital+5 more

Driventrustdriven.comAug 2026 · $310M

TrustDriven provides integrated software products for nonprofits and membership organizations, including fundraising, volunteer management, membership administration, and advocacy tools.

Enterprise SoftwareImpact & Social GoodSaaS

Co-investorsWaterloo Accelerator CentreAndreessen HorowitzBHP VenturesBreakthrough Energy VenturesEarthshot VenturesEntourage Ventures+6 more

Edgeboostedgeboost.betJan 2024

EDGE Boost is a financial platform and Visa card that lets gamblers fund their play with a dedicated, FDIC-insured account separate from their bank, offering cash back on gaming transactions, fiat and crypto deposits, and spending controls.

FintechGamingSports Tech

Co-investorsMantis CapitalBullpen CapitalCoinFundImpulsum VenturesIndicator VenturesSuRo Capital

Electric Aielectric.aiin𝕏Feb 2021

Electric provides IT management and security software designed for small and medium-sized businesses to manage their IT environments in-house.

CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaSNew York, US

Ryan Denehy(Founder)inYotam

Co-investorsBessemer Venture PartnersCharge VCEverywhere VenturesFour Acres CapitalHarmonic Growth PartnersNat Turner+9 more

Env0env0.comin𝕏Jan 2023

env0 is an infrastructure-as-code (IaC) platform that standardizes deployment workflows across teams and departments, enabling consistent execution of plans, applies, validations, and post-deployment actions.

Cloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsEnterprise Software

Omry Hay(Founder)in

Co-investorsCrescendo Venture PartnersM12 (Microsoft's Venture Fund)Mango CapitalVenture Guides Management, L.P.Zag CapitalARC VENTURES+3 more

Everstream Analyticseverstream.aiin𝕏

Everstream Analytics provides supply chain risk management software, using data science and AI to deliver supply chain risk intelligence.

AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS

Co-investorsColumbia CapitalMorgan Stanley

Exowattexowatt.comin𝕏Apr 2025

Exowatt builds modular clean energy infrastructure systems designed for 24/7 solar power generation, targeting global AI infrastructure and critical industries that require reliable, ultra-low-cost sustainable power.

AI & Machine LearningCleantechEnergyHardwareMiami, US

Hannan Happi(Founder)Jack Abraham(Founder)inHannan H.(Founder)inHannan Parvizian(Founder)in

Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzAtomicBay Bridge Ventures ClimateBlack FlagBleu CapitalClimate Capital+15 more

Filevinefilevine.comin𝕏Sep 2025

Filevine provides case management, document management, client communication, contract lifecycle management, and business analytics software for law firms and legal organizations.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLegalTechSaaSLas Vegas, US

Ryan Anderson(Founder)inNathan Morris(Founder)inJim Blake(Founder)Nate Morris(Founder)

BoardJeff Cooper(Director)Jonathan Ord(Director)

Co-investorsCross Creek AdvisorsGolub GrowthAccelAlbum VCInsight PartnersMeritech Capital Partners+2 more

Flock Safetyflocksafety.comin𝕏Late Stage

Flock Safety provides a platform that connects neighborhoods, businesses, and law enforcement to share verified incident information and enable coordinated emergency response based on shared evidence.

AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareGovTechHardwareSaaSAtlanta, US

Garrett Langley(CEO)inMatt Feury(CTO)inPaige Todd(Founder)John Nystrom(Platform Lead)Tom Pethtel(Camera Software Lead)Megan Adcock(Megan)

Co-investorsA*Andreessen HorowitzAnorak VenturesBedrockCoatue ManagementCRV (Charles River Ventures)+26 more

Gradlegradle.orgin𝕏Nov 2021 · $27M

Gradle Build Tool is a build automation tool for compiling, testing, packaging, and publishing software across ecosystems including JVM, Android, C/C++, Swift, and Objective-C.

Cloud ComputingData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsSaaS

Hans Dockter(Founder)in

Co-investorsHeavybitTrue VenturesBain Capital VenturesDCVC (Data Collective)Triangle Peak Partners

Infiniteinfinite.devin𝕏Mar 2025 · $35M

Infinite provides APIs and SDKs for businesses to integrate stablecoin payment capabilities, enabling fast, low-cost global settlement without cryptocurrency complexity.

Crypto & Web3Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFintechSan Francisco, US

Nikhil Srinivasan(CEO)inRaj Lad(CTO)inNathan J. Clark(Executive Officer, Director)James M Rolette(Director)Costa Hasapopoulos(Director)Mark Cree(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)

Co-investorsOIG Capital (Oracles Investment Group)Y Combinator468 CapitalAscend Venture CapitalBalnord Sp. z o.o.Bessemer Venture Partners+10 more

Inspectivinspectiv.comin𝕏May 2018 · $8.6M

Inspectiv offers an AI-enabled security testing platform that combines bug bounty, penetration testing, feature testing, and vulnerability disclosure programs (VDP) with Continuous Threat Exposure Management.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaSCulver City, US

Joseph Melika(Executive Officer, Director)inRyan Disraeli(Executive Officer, Director)inClark Landry(Executive Officer, Director)in

Co-investorsFikaMoonshots CapitalMucker CapitalSocial StartsFika VenturesFreestyle Capital+1 more

iubendaiubenda.comin𝕏Acquired

iubenda provides a digital compliance platform that helps businesses create and manage privacy policies, cookie banners, terms and conditions, and accessibility documentation to meet global privacy regulations.

LegalTechSaaS

Andrea Giannangelo(Founder)inRaffaele Negroin

Co-investors2100 Ventures4Di CapitalBrighteye VenturesMetrika SGR S.p.A.P101 VenturesPlay Ventures+11 more

kodiak2kodiak.aiin𝕏Nov 2021 · $125M

Kodiak AI develops AI-powered autonomous ground transportation solutions, with initial focus on driverless trucking.

AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationRoboticsCalifornia, US

Don Burnette(Founder & CEO)inPaz Eshel(Founder)

Co-investorsA'Z AngelsAliya Capital PartnersBattery VenturesBMW i VenturesCRV (Charles River Ventures)Harpoon Ventures+9 more

Kroll StepStone Private Credit Benchmarkskroll.comin𝕏

Kroll is a global advisory firm providing independent analysis and strategic consulting services including valuations, M&A transactions, regulatory compliance, and risk management for multinational organizations and financial institutions.

Enterprise SoftwareFintech

Kueskikueski.comin𝕏Dec 2021 · $202M

Kueski provides digital lending and payment services in Mexico, offering personal loans and a buy-now-pay-later product (Kueski Pay) for online and in-store purchases without a credit card.

FintechMexico City, MX

Adalberto Flores Ochoa(Executive Officer, Director)inAdalberto Flores(Founder)Leonardo de la Cerda(Founder)in

BoardPeter Kellner(Director)inPatrick Gallagher(Director)in

Co-investorsCapria VenturesCathay InnovationCore Ventures GroupFJ LabsFluent VenturesG Squared+14 more

Lineageonelineage.comin𝕏Jan 2022

Lineage is the largest dynamic temperature-controlled warehousing and logistics company, serving food and beverage companies to make the cold chain more efficient, sustainable, and reliable while reducing food waste globally.

AgTechFoodTechLogistics & Supply ChainNovi, US

Adam Forste(Co-founder)Kevin Marchetti(Co-founder)Jeffrey Rivera(Executive Officer)W. Gregory Lehmkuhl(Executive Officer)Natalie Matsler(Executive Officer)in

Co-investors1/1 CapitalClean Energy VenturesSJF VenturesStonepeakBentallGreenOak

London Stock Exchange Grouplseg.comin𝕏

LSEG is a global financial markets infrastructure and data provider that offers data, indices, analytics, capital formation, trade execution, clearing, and risk management services across the financial markets value chain.

Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintechLondon, GB

Lykalyka.com.auinJun 2023 · $25M

Lyka delivers fresh, gently cooked meals tailored to individual dogs through a subscription service across Australia.

FoodTechSydney, AU

Dr Matthew Muir(Co-founder & Integrative Veterinarian)in

Co-investorsAfterWork VenturesMighty PartnersShearwater CapitalAirTree VenturesLGVPPoint King Capital

Mavenmavenclinic.comin𝕏Oct 2024

Maven delivers virtual healthcare and benefits management services for women and families through both an enterprise platform serving employers and health plans, and a direct-to-consumer platform offering access to 30+ specialties including hormone and GLP-1 care programs.

Digital HealthFemTechHealthtechNew York, US

Kate Ryder(Founder & CEO)inKatherine Ryder(Founder)

Co-investors125 VenturesAble PartnersAlleyCorpAnthro VenturesBond Capital ManagementBoxGroup+25 more

Moonbouncemoonbounce.ioin

Moonbounce provides AI behavior control systems that allow organizations to manage and enforce their intentions in AI systems at decision-making moments.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US

Brett Levenson-Arkin(Founder)Ash Bhardwaj(Founder)inBrett Levenson(Founder)in

Co-investorsAmplify Partners

Moonbouncemoonbounce.xyzApr 2026

Moonbouncer is a Discord bot that enables cross-platform community engagement and monetization by connecting Discord servers with external platforms like Twitch, TikTok, and e-commerce shops, allowing creators to incentivize and reward audience actions across multiple channels.

Creator EconomySaaS

Co-investorsHack VC

Mosylemosyle.comMay 2022 · $196M

Mosyle provides enterprise-grade device management, endpoint security, and identity management software for Apple devices deployed in schools, businesses, and managed service provider environments.

CybersecurityDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareOrlando, US

ALCYR MENNA BARRETO DE ARAUJO NETTO(Executive Officer, Director)Alcyr Araujo(Founder)inISRAEL GERALDI(Director)

BoardJEREMIAH DALY(Director)inDIOGO MYRRHA(Director)in

Co-investorsAlbum VCDGFElephant PartnersInsight PartnersPeak Ventures

Nightnight.coinFeb 2026

Night is a talent management and marketing company that represents online creators, musicians, artists, and brands, and partners with top creators to build businesses across CPG, tech, and media.

Creator EconomyMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentSanta Monica, US

Reed Duchscher(Founder)in

Co-investorsThe Chernin Group (TCG Crypto)Founders FundHouse CapitalK5 GlobalPagsGroup

Northwood Spacenorthwoodspace.ioApr 2026 · $30M

Northwood provides end-to-end ground infrastructure for space missions, from concept through deployment to live data delivery.

Deep TechHardwareSaaSSpace Tech

Shaurya Luthra(Founder)inBridgit Mendler(Founder)Griffin Cleverly(Founder)

Co-investorsAlpine Space VenturesAlso CapitalAlumni VenturesAndreessen HorowitzAurelia FoundryBalerion Space Ventures+13 more

Overland Aioverland.aiFeb 2026 · $100M

Overland AI develops ground autonomy solutions for military vehicles and land operations, enabling autonomous mobility without human operators.

AI & Machine LearningDefense TechRoboticsSeattle, US

Byron Boots(Founder)inStephanie Bonk(Founder)inGreg Okopal(Founder)inJonathan Fink(Executive Officer)

BoardChristopher Morales(Director)

Co-investors8VCAlumni VenturesAscend Venture CapitalCubit CapitalOUP (Osage University Partners)Overmatch+7 more

PicnicAIpicnic.aiin𝕏Series C

PicnicAI develops AI technology to support patient-centered clinical care and medical research.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechSan Francisco, US

Noga Leviner(CEO)inTroy Astorino(CTO)inLuna Federici(Chief Executive Officer)inJustin Maslin(Software Engineer)Shannah Metz(Recruiter)Stephanie Iannello(Recruiting)

Co-investorsY CombinatorAmplify PartnersB Capital GroupFelicis VenturesForesite CapitalGreat Oaks Venture Capital+6 more

Poolsidepoolside.aiOct 2024 · $500M

Poolside builds open-weight foundation models and agentic coding models, including the Laguna family, along with the systems and infrastructure needed to train, refine, and improve these models.

AI & Machine LearningDeveloper Tools

Jason Warner(Founder)inEiso Kant(Founder)Jason Warner Eiso Kant(Founder)

Co-investors20VC7GC & CoAbstraction CapitalAir Street CapitalB Capital GroupB4 Capital+29 more

Protect AIprotectai.cominJul 2024

Protect AI develops security solutions for artificial intelligence systems.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSeattle, US

Ian Swanson(Founder)inBadar Ahmed(Founder)inDaryan Dehghanpisheh(Founder)

BoardRichard Seewald(Director)inMark Kraynak(Director)inEd Sim(Director)in

Co-investors01 AdvisorsAcrew CapitalAviso Venturesboldstart venturesEvolution Equity PartnersIn-Q-Tel+5 more

Radiantradiantnuclear.comin𝕏May 2025

Radiant Nuclear develops Kaleidos, a portable nuclear microreactor designed to replace diesel generators for remote locations and provide resilient backup power to hospitals, datacenters, and military installations.

Deep TechEnergyHardwareEl Segundo, US

Doug Bernauer(Founder)inBob Urberger(Founder)in

Co-investorsAcequia Capital (AceCap)Align VenturesAndreessen HorowitzBeyond CapitalCantos VenturesCarbon+26 more

Rasarasa.comin𝕏Feb 2024 · $30M

Rasa builds a conversational AI platform that extends large language models with business logic, enabling enterprises to develop AI agents that handle high-volume interactions securely.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US

Alex Weidauer(Founder)Tom Bocklisch(Principal Architect)inAlexander Weidauer(Executive Officer, Director)Alan Nichol(Founder)inMelissa Gordon(Chief Executive Officer)in

BoardAndrei Brasoveanu(Director)in

Co-investorsAccelBasis Set VenturesPayPal VenturesAndreessen HorowitzAngel InvestDig Ventures Management Limited+7 more

Regieregie.aiin𝕏

Regie.ai builds a generative AI sales prospecting platform, including AI sales agents that prospect autonomously and RegieOne, an AI-native sales engagement platform.

AI & Machine LearningSaaSSales TechSeattle, US

Matt Millen(Founder)inSrinath Sridhar(Founder)in

Co-investorsDay One VenturesFoundation CapitalScale Venture PartnersKhosla VenturesSouth Park CommonsTriplePoint Capital

Revefirevefi.comin𝕏

Revefi builds data infrastructure and analytics systems for enterprise customers, leveraging expertise in database optimization, search-based business intelligence, and data quality at scale.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaSRedmond, US

Shashank Gupta(Founder)inSanjay Agrawal(Founder)in

Co-investorsGTM CapitalIcon VenturesMayfield FundNeythri Futures FundGTMfund

Ruby ReceptionistsinDec 2014

Portland, US

BoardJon Seeber(Director)inJill Nelson(Executive Officer, Director)Carter Griffin(Director)in

Co-investorsUpdata Partners

Scale AIscale.comin𝕏Late Stage

Scale provides high-quality training data, model evaluations, and full-stack AI systems for enterprises and governments to build and deploy AI applications.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US

Alexandr Wang(CEO)inLucy Guo(Founder)inFrancis deSouza(CEO)inTim Dingman(Strategic Product Manager)inCharles Lambert(Web Developer)Jesse Tinsley

Co-investors1435 CapitalAccelAdit Ventures Management, LlcAIspace VenturesAlpana VenturesAlpha Square Group+103 more

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Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

Bob UrbergerColony LabsLightPrepaid TechnologiesRadiant IndustriesSlim.AI, Inc.

Exits · 6

3 IPOs · 3 acquisitions · showing 3

Standard NuclearNYSE: STDNUS NuclearOTC: UCLExAIacq. by SpaceX

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Fund performance · per public LP disclosures · 21

as of Sep 2025
FundVintageCommittedNet IRRTVPIDPI
StepStone Capital Partners V, L.P.LPs: San Diego City Employees' Retirement System2022—23.1%1.43x0.04x
Stepstone VC Global Partners XLPs: Teachers' Retirement System of Oklahoma2021——1.09x1.09x
StepStone Tactical Growth Fund III, L.P.LPs: San Diego City Employees' Retirement System2020—10.3%1.33x0.30x
StepStone Capital Partners IV, L.P.LPs: San Diego City Employees' Retirement System2018—17.0%2.06x0.69x
StepStone Tactical Growth Fund II, L.P.LPs: San Diego City Employees' Retirement System2017—28.2%2.88x1.54x
StepStone Secondary Opportunities IIILPs: Los Angeles City Employees' Retirement System2016—11.5%1.54x1.03x
StepStone Capital Partners III, L.P.LPs: San Diego City Employees' Retirement System2014—16.3%1.89x1.54x
StepStone Tactical Growth Fund, L.P.LPs: San Diego City Employees' Retirement System2013—18.5%2.57x2.10x
Stepstone Secondary Opportunities Fund IILPs: Tulare County Employees' Retirement Association2012—9.1%1.80x0.02x
StepStone International Investors III L.P.LPs: Pennsylvania Public School Employees' Retirement System2006—-3.7%0.83x0.82x
StepStone International Investors III L.P. Private EquityLPs: Pennsylvania Public School Employees' Retirement System2006——0.80x0.83x
StepStone Pioneer Capital EuropeLPs: North Carolina Retirement Systems2006—6.5%1.44x1.42x
StepStone Pioneer Capital IILPs: Connecticut Retirement Plans and Trust Funds, North Carolina Retirement Systems, Los Angeles City Employees' Retirement System2006—9.1%2.25x1.00x
StepStone SYNLPs: North Carolina Retirement Systems2006—0.7%——
StepStone Pioneer Capital ILPs: North Carolina Retirement Systems, Connecticut Retirement Plans and Trust Funds, Los Angeles City Employees' Retirement System2004—5.1%1.30x1.31x
Stepstone Cc Opportunities Fund Llc Series ALPs: Contra Costa County Employees' Retirement Association———1.24x0.53x
Stepstone Cc Opportunities Fund Llc Series BLPs: Contra Costa County Employees' Retirement Association———2.10x0.27x
Stepstone Cc Opportunities Fund Llc Series CLPs: Contra Costa County Employees' Retirement Association———1.68x0.63x
Stepstone Cc Opportunities Fund Llc Series DLPs: Contra Costa County Employees' Retirement Association———1.66x0.47x
Stepstone Cc Opportunities Fund Llc Series ELPs: Contra Costa County Employees' Retirement Association———1.47x0.01x
Stepstone Cc Opportunities Fund Llc Series FLPs: Contra Costa County Employees' Retirement Association———0.96x0.00x

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

How many investments has Stepstone Group made?
Stepstone Group has 88 tracked investments, 6 of which have exited, including 35 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does Stepstone Group invest at?
Stepstone Group invests at the Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
What sectors does Stepstone Group focus on?
Stepstone Group focuses on Crypto & Web3, Fintech, PropTech, Sector Agnostic.
Where is Stepstone Group located?
Stepstone Group is headquartered in Charlotte, US.
Does Stepstone Group lead rounds?
Yes, Stepstone Group leads investment rounds.
Who does Stepstone Group co-invest with?
Stepstone Group most often shares deals with 83North, Glilot Capital Partners, In-Q-Tel, among 9 tracked co-investors.

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