Publications
Publications
- September 2018 (Revised August 2021)
- HBS Case Collection
Blackstone at Age 30 and Blackstone at 35
By: Josh Lerner
Abstract
This teaching note is meant to guide in the instruction of HBS No. 316-013 "Blackstone at 30" case. It examines the process of institutionalization and scaling in private equity and alternative investments more generally, looking specifically at how Blackstone's size affects its business model and opportunities for growth. It also explores the process by which Blackstone became a publicly owned company as well as the advantages and disadvantages that public ownership offers to a firm like Blackstone.
Keywords
Finance; Blackstone; Alternative Assets; Venture Capital; Private Equity; Business Growth and Maturation; Public Ownership; Cost vs Benefits; Financial Services Industry
Citation
Lerner, Josh. "Blackstone at Age 30 and Blackstone at 35." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 819-053, September 2018. (Revised August 2021.)