Matthias Erb

Matthias Erb is a prominent figure in the investment sector, currently serving as a Partner at StepStone Group, where he has worked for nearly 20 years. His expertise lies in advising institutional investors on strategic, portfolio, and structural requirements, particularly focusing on private market solutions. His current emphasis is on the Private Debt asset class, catering to clients primarily in Germany, Austria, and Scandinavia.12

Erb has a robust background with over 27 years of experience in alternative investments. He began his career at Helvetia Insurance and later held significant roles at Zurich Insurance, where he led the global Alternative Risk Financing & Transfer business and was part of the structured finance team in New York.12 He is also involved with StepStone's insurance practice group, which serves as a major client base for the firm.

In addition to his role at StepStone, Matthias Erb is a CFA Charterholder and holds a Master’s degree in Finance from the University of Zurich. He is actively engaged in the industry as a member of the executive board of the Bundesverband Alternative Investments (BAI) in Germany.13

His LinkedIn profile indicates that he has been associated with Swiss Capital Alternative Investments AG since 2003, which merged into StepStone Group in January 2017.4