NextSteps Capital Competitors

BlackRock is a global asset manager and technology provider dedicated to helping more and more people experience financial well-being. We help millions of people invest to build savings that serve them throughout their lives. We always start with our clients’ needs and look to offer them more quality choices for how and where to invest their money. Our global investments platform offers our clients access to the world’s markets while making investing easier and more affordable. And with offices in more than 40 countries, our global expertise helps them navigate changing markets to stay ahead of the curve. Follow us for global insights shaping the economy, conversations about financial well-being and more information on culture and careers at BlackRock. https://bit.ly/3n6Fxdy

Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) is a global investment firm with deep industry expertise that deploys private capital across three business segments: Global Private Equity, Global Credit, and Carlyle AlpInvest. With $475 billion of assets under management as of March 31, 2026, Carlyle’s purpose is to connect people, ideas, and capital to fuel growth for companies and performance for investors. Carlyle employs more than 2,500 people in 28 offices across four continents. Nothing herein constitutes an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any security or product of Carlyle or any Carlyle-managed fund. Additional notices & disclaimers can be found here: https://www.carlyle.com/notices-and-disclaimers

HarbourVest is an independent, global private markets firm with over 43 years of experience and $161 billion assets under management as of December 31, 2025. Our interwoven platform provides clients access to global primary funds, secondary transactions, direct co-investments, real assets and infrastructure, and private credit. Please note that all other Key Firm Stats, where provided, are as of December 31, 2025, unless otherwise noted.