
Core Insights - StepStone Real Estate (SRE) has been awarded the 2024 IPE Real Estate Global Awards' Investment Consultancy of the Year, marking its third consecutive year receiving this recognition [1][3] - In addition, SRE was voted the Global Indirect Firm of the Year by readers of Private Equity Real Estate (PERE) in April 2024 [1][3] Company Overview - StepStone Group Inc. is a global private markets investment firm that provides customized investment solutions and advisory services, managing approximately $678 billion in total capital, including $157 billion in assets under management as of March 31, 2024 [5] - The firm's clientele includes large public and private pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, insurance companies, endowments, foundations, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals [5] Award Recognition - The Investment Consultancy of the Year Award highlights SRE's effective advisory approach for institutional clients, focusing on innovative solutions for real estate investment programs [4] - Specific case studies that contributed to SRE's award include successful portfolio optimization for a prominent U.S. pension fund, a UK corporate pension fund, and a U.S. insurance dedicated fund [4]