BlackRock

BlackRock

About BlackRock

Simplify's Rating
Why BlackRock is rated
A+
Rated A on Competitive Edge
Rated A+ on Growth Potential
Rated A+ on Rating Differentiation

Industries

Fintech

Financial Services

Company Size

N/A

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$78.8B

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

1988

Overview

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for ESG funds boosts BlackRock's sustainable investment offerings.
  • Digital platforms expand BlackRock's reach in alternative investments to retail investors.
  • Bitcoin ETF popularity offers BlackRock a chance to attract cryptocurrency investors.

What critics are saying

  • Regulatory scrutiny may delay KODDPA's NYSE listing, affecting strategic plans.
  • Cryptocurrency market volatility poses risks to BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF investments.
  • Competition from established players may challenge BlackRock's new ETF market positioning.

What makes BlackRock unique

  • BlackRock's partnership with Scalable Capital opens private equity to retail investors.
  • Acquisition of KODDPA positions BlackRock for a NYSE listing, enhancing market presence.
  • Launch of iShares Energy Storage and Hydrogen ETF aligns with global energy transition.

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Funding

Total Funding

$78822.8M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

0 Rounds

Benefits

Health Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Mental Health Support

Wellness Program

401(k) Retirement Plan

Company News

FF News
Feb 19th, 2025
Scalable Capital Launches Private Equity Offer Together With Blackrock

With a new segment on its digital investment platform, Scalable Capital is setting new standards for investors: Soon, suitable investors in Germany will get access to alternative investments such as private equity. Through the Scalable Broker, they will be able to invest in companies that are not listed on stock exchanges for the first time. Until now, benefiting from this additional return and diversification potential has been primarily reserved for professional investors.At the start of the new offer, Scalable Capital is the first digital investment platform to offer access to the BlackRock Private Equity Fund. The fund is managed by BlackRock, one of the world’s leading private markets investors trusted to manage 450 billion US dollars in alternative assets.(1) After a minimum one-off investment from 10,000 euros, the fund is also available in a savings plan. There are no front-end loads for the fund. This is a further step in the endeavour to open up the entire investment spectrum to long-term oriented investors for their financial future.“As alternative investments such as private equity are becoming increasingly relevant for participation in economic growth, we now make them accessible to our investors,” says Julius Weller, Vice President Broker at Scalable Capital

Fox 71
Feb 18th, 2025
BlackRock Announces Successful Acquisition of KODDPA and Plans for Nasdaq Listing

February 15, 2025 - BlackRock has announced the successful acquisition of KODDPA and plans to apply for a listing on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).

Entarabi
Feb 17th, 2025
Abu Dhabi Sovereign Fund Invests $436.9M in BlackRock

Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund, through Mubadala Investment, acquired $437 million in BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF shares two years ago. This move aligns with Abu Dhabi's strategy to boost digital innovation and its position as a financial hub for digital assets. The investment follows BlackRock's commercial license in Abu Dhabi and supports the emirate's growing presence in the cryptocurrency sector, including a joint venture to establish a major Bitcoin mining facility.

MarketBeat
Feb 16th, 2025
MOKAN Wealth Management Inc. Invests $1.20 Million in BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE:BLK)

MOKAN Wealth Management Inc. invests $1.20 million in BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE:BLK).

MarketBeat
Feb 16th, 2025
Blue Zone Wealth Advisors LLC Invests $4.51 Million in BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE:BLK)

Blue Zone Wealth Advisors LLC invests $4.51 million in BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE:BLK).

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