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FS Investments is a global alternative asset manager that manages over $75 billion in assets for institutional investors, financial professionals, and individual investors. The firm is dedicated to helping clients des...

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Industry Asset Management
4 named competitors
2 recent developments
11 analyst dimensions
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FS Investments Overview

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FS Investments is a global alternative asset manager that manages over $75 billion in assets for institutional investors, financial professionals, and individual investors. The firm is dedicated to helping clients design better portfolios by providing access to alternative sources of income, growth and absolute returns through funds managed in partnership with top institutional investment advisers.

Strategic Profile

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FS Investments is one of Philadelphia's fastest growing companies, having been headquartered in Philadelphia since its founding in 2007. In February 2023, the firm announced a definitive agreement to combine with Portfolio Advisors, creating a $73 billion alternative investment firm. With over $83 billion in assets under management and nearly 600 employees as of February 2025, the firm is positioning for continued growth.

Competitive Landscape

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FS Investments competes in the alternative asset management space against both large institutional asset managers (Blackstone, Carlyle, Apollo) and specialized alternatives firms. Key competitive advantages include: retail-focused distribution platform through wealth advisors and RIAs, focus on middle-market private assets, and commitment to investor education and transparency. The firm's combination with Portfolio Advisors expanded capabilities across private equity, credit and real estate to compete more comprehensively for institutional and UHNW capital.

Industry Context

FS Investments operates in Asset Management.

Key facts

Founded: 2007 · Headquarters: Philadelphia, US · Employees: 600 · Revenue: N/A · Market cap: N/A

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  • AUM grew significantly: $35B (2023 announcement) → $83B (Feb 2025), more than doubling in 2 years post-Portfolio Advisors integration
  • Portfolio Advisors combination (Feb 2023) completed successfully, creating diversified platform across private equity, credit, real estate and liquid alternatives
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Recent developments

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  • February 2025Announced 16-year lease for new global headquarters at Schuylkill Yards in Philadelphia, representing 46% increase in office space to accommodate 600 employees
  • February 2023Completed definitive agreement to combine with Portfolio Advisors, creating $73 billion alternative investment platform
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Blackstone Alternative Asset ManagementLeading global alternative asset manager with scale across PE, credit, real estate→CarlyleMajor alternative asset manager with private equity, credit and real estate platforms→Hamilton LaneGlobal alternatives manager specializing in private equity and infrastructure→Dyal Capital PartnersInstitutional investor in alternative assets and managers→

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Frequently asked questions

What does FS Investments do?+
FS Investments is a global alternative asset manager that manages over $75 billion in assets for institutional investors, financial professionals, and individual investors. The firm is dedicated to helping clients des...
What is FS Investments's Cyborg Score?+
FS Investments has a Cyborg Score of 8/10 (Strong). The score synthesizes business model, financials, leadership, competitive position, technology, marketing, and ESG dimensions across hundreds of data points.
Who are FS Investments's main competitors?+
Named competitors include Blackstone Alternative Asset Management, Carlyle, Hamilton Lane, Dyal Capital Partners. The full competitive landscape is in the AskCyborg report.
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