Blue Owl
Blue Owl manages $174 billion in assets across Credit, GP Strategic Capital, and Real Estate platforms, providing capital solutions to a diverse range of clients globally.
Company Overview
Blue Owl manages $174 billion in assets and operates across three main platforms: Credit, GP Strategic Capital, and Real Estate. The company provides capital solutions to alternative asset managers, financial advisors, growth tech companies, and institutional investors. Blue Owl employs over 725 individuals and has more than 10 offices globally. The firm manages over $138 billion in permanent capital.
Key Acquisitions
Blue Owl has made strategic acquisitions to enhance its asset management capabilities. It acquired Kuvare Asset Management for $750 million, adding up to $20 billion in assets under management. The firm also invested $250 million in Kuvare UK Holdings. Another significant acquisition was Prima Capital Advisors for $170 million, adding approximately $10 billion in assets. Blue Owl acquired funds managed by Cowen Healthcare Investments, increasing assets by approximately $1 billion.
Real Estate Investments
Blue Owl has a robust real estate portfolio, having completed more than 190 real estate deals. The company owns over 1,890 real estate assets. The firm's commitment to real estate investment was further demonstrated by launching a Real Estate Finance strategy through the acquisition of Prima Capital Advisors.
Awards and Recognition
Blue Owl has received industry recognition for its efforts in asset management. In 2023, the company was awarded 'GP-Stakes Firm of the Year' and 'CLO Manager of the Year' by Private Equity International Publications. These awards highlight Blue Owl's leadership and excellence in its core investment platforms.
Client Services and Partnerships
Blue Owl serves a diverse client base of over 100,000 clients, providing flexible growth capital solutions to technology companies, diversified lending, GP minority stakes, technology lending, and triple net lease real estate solutions. The company also maintains a Business Services Platform to support partner managers with strategic growth and best practices. Recently, Blue Owl partnered with Lunate to invest in mid-sized private market investment managers.