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The descriptions herein reflect Advisers’ current views and expectations and are subject to change and are qualified in their entirety by the Prospectus for the Fund. There can be no assurance that such funds will be raised or that, if raised, they achieve their objectives or avoid substantial losses. Conversus Stepstone Private Markets (“CPRIM®”) Inviting You Inside The Private Markets SEPTEMBER 2021 Please visit www.conversus.com for more information with respect to CPRIM ACCREDITED INVESTORS ONLY – NOT FOR RETAIL USE CPRIM provides immediate exposure to a closed-end, evergreen, tender fund structure that is registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Investment Company Act of 1940

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The descriptions herein reflect Advisers’ current views and expectations and are subject to change and are qualified in their entirety by the Prospectus for the Fund. There can be no assurance that such funds will be raised or that, if raised, they achieve their objectives or avoid substantial losses.

Conversus Stepstone Private Markets (“CPRIM®”)

Inviting You Inside The Private Markets

SEPTEMBER 2021

Please visit www.conversus.com for more information with respect to CPRIM

ACCREDITED INVESTORS ONLY – NOT FOR RETAIL USECPRIM provides immediate exposure to a closed-end, evergreen, tender fund structure that is registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and the

Investment Company Act of 1940

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Disclosure

This document is meant only to provide a broad overview for discussion purposes. All information provided herein is subject to change. This document is for informational purposes only and does not constitute anoffer to sell, a solicitation to buy, or a recommendation for any security, or as an offer to provide advisory or other services by StepStone Conversus LLC (“Conversus”), StepStone Group LP (“StepStone”), StepStoneGroup Real Assets LP, StepStone Group Real Estate LP, StepStone Group Europe Alternative Investments Limited, Swiss Capital Alternative Investments AG or their subsidiaries or affiliates (collectively, the“Advisers”) in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, purchase or sale would be unlawful under the securities laws of such jurisdiction. The information contained in this document should not beconstrued as financial or investment advice on any subject matter. The Advisers expressly disclaim all liability in respect to actions taken based on any or all of the information in this document.

This document is confidential and solely for the use the Advisers and the existing and potential clients of the Advisers to whom it has been delivered, where permitted. By accepting delivery of thispresentation, each recipient undertakes not to reproduce or distribute this presentation in whole or in part, nor to disclose any of its contents (except to its professional advisors), without the prior writtenconsent of the Advisers. While some information used in the presentation has been obtained from various published and unpublished sources considered to be reliable, the Advisers do not guarantee itsaccuracy or completeness and accepts no liability for any direct or consequential losses arising from its use. Thus, all such information is subject to independent verification by prospective investors.

The presentation is being made based on the understanding that each recipient has sufficient knowledge and experience to evaluate the merits and risks of investing in private market products. All expressionsof opinion are intended solely as general market commentary and do not constitute investment advice or a guarantee of returns. All expressions of opinion are as of the date of this document, are subject tochange without notice and may differ from views held by other businesses of the Advisers.

All AUM is based on current values based on the date noted calculated in accordance with relevant valuation policies and may include both realized and unrealized investments. Due to the inherent uncertaintyof valuation, the stated value may differ significantly from the value that would have been used had a ready market existed for all of the portfolio investments, and the difference could be material. The long-term value of these investments may be lesser or greater than the valuations provided.

The Advisers, their affiliates and employees are not in the business of providing tax, legal or accounting advice. Any tax-related statements contained in these materials are provided for illustration purposesonly and cannot be relied upon for the purpose of avoiding tax penalties. Any taxpayer should seek advice based on the taxpayer’s particular circumstances from an independent tax advisor.

Prospective investors should inform themselves and take appropriate advice as to any applicable legal requirements and any applicable taxation and exchange control regulations in the countries of theircitizenship, residence or domicile which might be relevant to the subscription, purchase, holding, exchange, redemption or disposal of any investments. Each prospective investor is urged to discuss anyprospective investment with its legal, tax and regulatory advisors in order to make an independent determination of the suitability and consequences of such an investment.

An investment involves a number of risks and there are conflicts of interest. Please refer to the risks at the end of this presentation.

Each of StepStone Group LP, StepStone Group Real Assets LP, StepStone Group Real Estate LP and StepStone Conversus LLC is an investment adviser registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission(“SEC”). StepStone Group Europe LLP is authorized and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, firm reference number 551580. StepStone Group Europe Alternative Investments Limited (“SGEAIL”) is anSEC Registered Investment Advisor and an Alternative Investment Fund Manager authorized by the Central Bank of Ireland and Swiss Capital Alternative Investments AG (“SCAI”) is an SEC Exempt ReportingAdviser and is licensed in Switzerland as an Asset Manager for Collective Investment Schemes by the Swiss Financial Markets Authority FINMA. Such registrations do not imply a certain level of skill or trainingand no inference to the contrary should be made.

In relation to Switzerland only, this document may qualify as "advertising" in terms of Art. 68 of the Swiss Financial Services Act (FinSA). To the extent that financial instruments mentioned herein are offered toinvestors by SCAI, the prospectus/offering document and key information document (if applicable) of such financial instrument(s) can be obtained free of charge from SCAI or from the GP or investmentmanager of the relevant collective investment scheme(s). Further information about SCAI is available in the SCAI Information Booklet which is available from SCAI free of charge.

Foreside Fund Services, LLC, a FINRA-registered broker-dealer, will act as Distributor.

All data is as of September 2021 unless otherwise noted.

PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT NECESSARILY INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS. ACTUAL PERFORMANCE MAY VARY.

Before investing you should carefully consider the Fund’s investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses. This and other information is in the prospectus, a copy of which may be obtainedfrom Conversus StepStone Private Markets at 704.215.4300. An investor should read the prospectus carefully before investing (link to prospectus). Investors should also review the materialavailable on www.conversus.com with respect to Conversus StepStone Private Markets.

Information contained herein is subject to completion or amendment. A registration statement relating to these securities has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and is effective under theSecurities Act of 1933. This communication shall not constitute an offer to buy or the solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state in which such offer, solicitation or salewould be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under securities laws of any such state. An indication of interest in response to this advertisement will involve no obligation or commitment of any kind.

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Uncertainty in the Public Markets is Creating Challenges For Investment Portfolios

Public markets may be challenged to deliver meaningful returns in the years to come

How can you reduce uncertainty, generate meaningful returns and achieve diversification?

Muted Return Expectations in the

Public Markets1

Volatility Creates Concern for Investors2

We believe Traditional Allocations Need to

Evolve3

1. BlackRock Investment Institute, November 2020. Data as of September 30, 2020. Assumes a 60/40 portfolio average returns over next 10 years using 60% MSCI USA Index and 40% Bloomberg BarclaysU.S. Aggregate Index.

2. Source: CNBC: Volatility just had its biggest spike since June, and analyst says it's a warning investors should not ignore, Feb. 1, 2021.3. iCapital: Multi-Asset Diversification: A Nice to Have Is Now A Need to Have, Nov. 4, 2020.

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Comprehensive Private Markets Approach

Conversus was formed to convert the advantages of private markets enjoyed by institutional investors into potential opportunities for high net worth investors and smaller institutions

CPRIMA C O M P R E H E N S I V E A P P R O A C H

Lower Fees and Investment Minimums than Traditional Private Markets Funds

Seeking to Provide Superior Risk-Adjusted Returns

Complete Exposure to the Private Markets

Private Equity, Real Assets and Private Debt

Open Architecture

Access to top investment managers globally

CONVERSUS Wholly-owned business of StepStone

▪ Adviser to the Fund

STEPSTONEGlobal leader in private markets investing

▪ Sub-Adviser to the Fund

CPRIM leverages StepStone’s global private

markets investment strengths and proprietary research alongside Conversus’ substantial experience in the private wealth markets

P O W E R F U L C O M B I N AT I O N O F C O N V E R S U S A N D S T E P S T O N E

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Why Invest in the Private Markets?

Much of the growth, value creation and opportunity has taken place in the private vs. public markets

1. Pitchbook, December 2020. Note: Includes only US-based issuers listing on US exchanges and excludes SPAC’s in 2020.

2. Siblis Research, Preqin, December 2019. Notes: Net asset value (NAV) = AUM less dry powder. Total market capitalization of U.S. listed companies. There are significant differencesbetween public and private equities, which include but are not limited to the following: public equities can provide liquidity and greater access to company information and privateequities have a longer time horizon, are considered illiquid and private equity NAV is typically based on estimated valuations of portfolio holdings that may not reflect actual marketvalue.

3. Gartner Consulting, Pitchbook, S&P LCD, L.P., JP Morgan Asset Management June 2020.

CURRENT BLEND OF US PRIVATE VS. PUBLIC COMPANIES3

91%

9%

Private Companies Public Companies

U.S. PRIVATE EQUITY NAV & PUBLIC EQUITIES MARKET CAPITALIZATION2NUMBER OF US IPOs PER YEAR1

Companies have been staying private 2-3x longer

More growth has taken place in the private markets

10x more private than public companies

2.5x

6.7x

0.0x

1.0x

2.0x

3.0x

4.0x

5.0x

6.0x

7.0x

U.S. Public Market CapitalizationU.S. Private Equity NAV

0

100

200

300

400

500

600

700

800

900

Number of IPOs

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How Are The Most Sophisticated Institutions Investing?

Institutional investors maintain significant private markets allocations

20%

25%

30%

35%

0%

5%

10%

15%

20%

25%

30%

35%

40%

Public Pension Funds Sovereign Wealth Funds Endowment Plan Single Family Office

CURRENT TARGET ALLOCATION TO PRIVATE MARKET ALTERNATIVES

Please note, the investment horizon of these types of institutional investors may be in perpetuity, which tends to be longer than for individual investors.

Source: Preqin. Cap Gemini World Wealth Report 2019. Note: Represents average target minimum allocation to alternatives by institution type.

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Significant capital allocated to the private markets annually

A L L O C A T E D A N N U A L L Y 2

Fund managers vying for a piece of the $50B+ Stepstone controls

D E A L S S O U R C E D 4

A S S E T S U N D E R M A N A G E M E N T ( A U M ) 1

M A N A G E R M E E T I N G S 3

Deep relationships established & continuous dialogue with hundreds of fund managers

A S S E T S U N D E R A D V I S E M E N T ( A U A ) 1

About StepStone

StepStone is one of the largest private market investment managers in the world with

unparalleled access to deal flow.

All dollars are USD. 1. $465B indicates total assets which includes $90B in assets under management as of June 30, 2021. Reflects final data for the prior period (March 31, 2021), adjusted for net new client account

activity through June 30, 2021. Does not include post-period investment valuation or cash activity.2. StepStone committed over $50B+ in 2020. Represents StepStone-approved investment commitments on behalf of discretionary and non-discretionary advisory clients. Excludes clientele that

receive research-only, non-advisory services. Ultimate client investment commitment figures may vary following completion of final GP acceptance/closing processes.3. 12 months ending June 30, 2021.4. 12 months ending June 30, 2021. Includes all of StepStone’s private markets asset classes: Private Equity, Private Debt and Real Assets.

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More Data, More Intelligence, Better Decision Making

StepStone utilizes its proprietary suite of integrated data and technology solutions to

perform more comprehensive due diligence and make better investment decisions

1. As of January 6, 2021.

Perform more comprehensive due diligence

StepStone’s proprietary private markets database, SPITM, tracks information:1

FundsPrivate Companies Fund Managers

Identify high potential

opportunities

Make better investment decisions

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Why Consider CPRIM?

CPRIM is a core private market holding, which may provide high net worth individuals and smaller institutions with fully diversified exposure to the private markets, available

via a convenient, efficient and transparent product

Securities in the private markets lack the daily price transparency of securities in the public markets.There are no assurances these objectives will be met. CPRIM may be considered speculative, has limited liquidity and is not suitable for all investors. The investment’s share price is evaluated lessfrequently which does not indicate stability in the value of the underlying assets.

Convenient Efficient

Transparent

Targeting Meaningful

Returns

Private MarketsAccess

GloballyDiversified

Globally diversified private market investments in one fund

Intends to provide superior risk adjusted returns

StepStone’s scale, deal flow & information advantage

Seeking to reduce portfolio volatility

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CPRIM Investment Strategy

CPRIM’s investment strategy provides global exposure to all major private market

asset classes in one open architecture solution

For illustrative purposes only. There is no guarantee that these allocation targets will be achieved. The Advisers at their discretion may increase or decrease the target percentage allocations described above, and the charts shown illustrate the Advisers targets for the early years of CPRIM operations.

Primary

Co-Investment

Secondary

0%-15%

0%-25%

60%-80%

Target Strategy

Private Debt

Infrastructure/Real Estate

Private Equity

0%-5%

25%-40%

40%-60%

Target Asset Class

PRIVATE EQUITY

• Secondary Funds

• Small Buyout

• VC & Growth Equity

• Large/Mid-Cap Buyout

• Distressed & Restructuring

• Energy

INFRASTRUCTURE & REAL ESTATE

• Clean Energy/Renewables

• Power & Utilities

• Telecommunications

• Transport

• Asset Leasing Strategies

• Agriculture & Timber

• Core Real Estate

• Core Plus Real Estate

• Opportunistic Real Estate

• Value-Add Real Estate

• Corporate Private Debt

• Infrastructure Private Debt

• Real Estate Private Debt

• Specialty Finance

PRIVATE DEBT

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Challenges Accessing the Private Markets

Historically, it has been difficult for high net worth individuals and smaller institutions to get diversified exposure to the private markets

High Investment Minimums & Suitability Requirements

Illiquidity & Unpredictable Cash Flows

K-1 Complexity & Tax Reporting Delays1

Lack of Transparency, Manager Access & Diversification

Market Saturated by Single-Manager Products

1. K-1’s offer potential tax flow-through benefits for investors but also include added complexity.

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Simplifying The Investor Experience

Investment objectives and fund structure provide features desired by high net worth

individuals and smaller institutional investors

For illustrative purposes only.

1. The Fund is not obligated to redeem any shares, and approval is at the Board of Trustees’ discretion. The share redemption plan is subject to other limitations, and the Board maymodify, suspend or terminate the plan. Please see the Prospectus for a full discussion regarding liquidity/share repurchase limitations.

INVESTOR FRIENDLY FEATURES CPRIM

QUARTERLY REDEMPTION OFFER1

NO CPRIM-LEVEL CARRIED INTEREST

MONTHLY NAV

NO CAPITAL CALLS

1099 TAX REPORTING

LOW INVESTMENT MINIMUM OF $50K

ACCREDITED INVESTOR ELIGIBLE

CPRIMA C O M P R E H E N S I V E A P P R O A C H

Lower Fees and Investment Minimums than Traditional Private Markets Funds

Seeking to Provide Superior Risk-Adjusted Returns

Complete Exposure to the Private MarketsPrivate Equity, Real Assets and Private Debt

Open ArchitectureAccess to top investment managers globally

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Portfolio Overview

Performance data quoted represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment willfluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than theperformance data quoted. For the most recent month end performance please call (704) 215-4300 or visit www.conversus.com.

Assets Under Management1 Portfolio Companies Total Investments Fund Managers

Fund Performance Net Asset Value(as of 7/30/2021)

Monthly Return YTD Return Total Return Since Inception2

CLASS I $38.00 5.1% 21.7% 52.0%

CLASS D (No Sales Load) $37.96 5.1% 21.6% 51.8%

CLASS D (With Sales Load)3 $37.96 3.5% 19.8% 49.6%

CLASS S (No Sales Load) $38.00 5.1% 21.7% 52.0%

CLASS S (With Sales Load)3 $38.00 1.4% 17.4% 46.7%

CLASS T (No Sales Load) $38.00 5.1% 21.7% 52.0%

CLASS T (With Sales Load)3 $38.00 1.4% 17.4% 46.7%

79%

11%

10%

Asset Class4

Private Equity Real Estate Infrastructure

84%

16%

Strategy4

Secondary Co-Invest

73%

16%

11%

Geography4

North America Europe ROW

The information herein reflects the Advisers’ current views and expectations which are subject to change and will be qualified in their entirety by the Prospectus(“Prospectus”) for the Fund. There can be no assurance that this Fund will achieve its objectives or avoid substantial losses.1. AUM as of Aug. 1, 2021 and all other information as of July 31, 2021.2. The date of inception for all share classes is October 1, 2020 with an initial starting NAV of $25.00.3. Assumes payment of the full upfront sales charge at initial subscription (1.5% for Class D shares; 3.5% for Class S and Class T shares).4. Stated as a percentage of CPRIM’s private market investments, generally at the private assets fund level as reported by the relevant fund manager. As of July 31, 2021,

private markets investments comprised 84% of CPRIM’s NAV, with the remainder invested primarily in cash and cash equivalents.

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Like large institutions,

advisors can meet these challenges

with a convenient, efficient and transparent

product

Why Invest Now?

We believe CPRIM, as a core private markets holding, may provide attractive returns,

reduce daily volatility and offer diversification from public market uncertainty1

We believe public market returns are likely to be muted and volatility has

returned

A traditional 60%/40% allocation

may not provide risk mitigation and

returns over the next 10 years

Private Markets have historically helped to reduce

uncertainty, generate

meaningful returns & achieve

diversification

1. Securities in the private markets lack the daily price transparency of securities in the public markets.

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Next Steps

Visit Conversus.com or call 704-215-4300

Identify your appropriate clients

Engage with your Conversus Regional Director

Consider your client’s allocations

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APPENDIX

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Key Terms

PRODUCT CPRIM is a comprehensive solution that seeks to provide substantial diversification through its open architecture

across private markets asset classes, access to historically top-tier managers, long-term capital appreciation and

current income

STRUCTURE CPRIM provides immediate exposure to private market assets through a closed-end, evergreen, tender fund

structure that is registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Investment Company Act of 1940

ELIGIBILITY Accredited Investors

DISTRIBUTIONS CPRIM plans to begin paying distributions quarterly beginning no later than the first quarter of 2022. Subject to

board approval, CPRIM will distribute substantially all net capital gains and investment income annually. There is

no guarantee that CPRIM can or will pay distributions. The Board may modify, suspend or terminate the plan.

SHARE REDEMPTIONS CPRIM will commence quarterly redemptions of up to 5% of the Fund’s NAV beginning no later than the first

quarter of 20221

MANAGEMENT FEE 1.40% per year on CPRIM’s NAV, calculated and paid monthly in arrears

INVESTMENT REPORTING Monthly NAV and performance reporting

TAX REPORTING Form 1099-DIV or 1099-B

SHAREHOLDER SPECIFIC FEES 2 CLASS I CLASS D CLASS S CLASS T

MAXIMUM SALES LOAD None 1.50% 3.50% 3.50%

DISTRIBUTION/SHAREHOLDER SERVICING FEES None 0.25% 0.85% 0.85%

MINIMUM INVESTMENT $1,000,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000

MINIMUM FOLLOW-ON INVESTMENT $100,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000

1. Beginning in the fifth full calendar quarter following the date the Fund commences operations, the Fund intends to commence a quarterly share repurchase program where the total amount ofaggregate repurchases of Shares will be up to 5% of the Fund's outstanding Shares per quarter. The Fund is not obligated to redeem any shares and approval of redemptions is at the Board ofTrustees' discretion.

2. In addition to shareholder specific fees, investors are also subject to annual Fund operating expenses which can be found in the prospectus

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CPRIM Investment Case Study

TRANSACTION OVERVIEW

Close Date1 October 2020

Transaction Type LP Interests

GPs / Funds / Assets 1 GP / 2 Funds / 26 Companies

Vintage Year(s) 2012, 2016

Asset Class Private Equity

Strategy Global Buyout

Regions Europe

Attractive Underlying Portfolio Companies

o Portfolio of healthy companies possessing embedded value and entering their harvest phase

o More than 50% of exposure in durable industries, such as healthcare and IT

o COVID-19 pandemic has had a limited impact on the portfolio

Transaction Dynamics

o Strong GP with significant expertise in the underlying industries

o We believe the GP has an experienced and cohesive team with a performance-oriented culture

o StepStone had an information advantage, having already completed a successful co-investment with the GP

INVESTMENT RATIONALE

CPRIM purchased two LP interests managed by a global buyoutfirm. StepStone carved out the interests from a broaderportfolio sale conducted by a public pension fund.

DEAL SUMMARY

INDUSTRY EXPOSURE

35%

16%15%

8%

13%

6%5%

2%

Healthcare

IT

Business Services

Communication

Financials

Industrials

Consumer Staples

Consumer Disc.

1This case study was selected because it refers to one of CPRIM’s first three investments and the Adviser believes it fairly illustrates CPRIM’s investment strategy. No assurance can be given that similar investments will be made by CPRIM or that this investment will produce any particular results. Estimated based on underlying fund financial information as of October 2020. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results and there can be no assurance that any StepStone fund willachieve its objectives or avoid substantial losses. The opinions expressed herein reflect the current opinions of StepStone as of the date appearing in this material only. There can be no assurance thatviews and opinions expressed in this document will come to pass. No representation or warranty is made as to the returns which may be experienced by investors.

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CPRIM Investment Case Study

Attractive Underlying Portfolio Companies

o Market leading medical device and biotechnology companies

o Key asset manufactures highly specialized and mission critical devices

o Largest asset has experienced meaningful organic growth since 2005

Transaction Dynamics

o GP has exclusively produced 1st quartile funds since 2001

o GP has historically had a below market loss ratio

o Attractive structure and deal terms

INVESTMENT RATIONALE

CPRIM participated in a continuation fund of three high-qualityassets, managed by a top performing GP. The GP believes theseassets possess a significant opportunity for value creation andsought to continue controlling them beyond the duration oftheir current fund structures.

DEAL SUMMARY

INDUSTRY EXPOSURE

100%

Healthcare

TRANSACTION OVERVIEWClose Date1 October 2020

Transaction Type GP-Led Recapitalization

GPs / Funds / Assets 1 GP / 3 Funds / 3 Companies

Vintage Year(s) 2006, 2011, 2014

Asset Class Private Equity

Strategy Growth Equity Healthcare

Regions North America

1This case study was selected because it refers to one of CPRIM’s first three investments and the Adviser believes it fairly illustrates CPRIM’s investment strategy. No assurance can be given that similar investments will be made by CPRIM or that this investment will produce any particular results. Estimated based on underlying fund financial information as of October 2020. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results and there can be no assurance that any StepStone fund willachieve its objectives or avoid substantial losses. The opinions expressed herein reflect the current opinions of StepStone as of the date appearing in this material only. There can be no assurance thatviews and opinions expressed in this document will come to pass. No representation or warranty is made as to the returns which may be experienced by investors.

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CPRIM Investment Case Study

100%

Financial Services

INDUSTRY EXPOSURE

Attractive Underlying Portfolio Company

o One of the largest and most respected financial advisory firms in the U.S.

o The company has been growing net new assets above the market average

o We believe a high advisor retention rate has led to consistent recurring revenue

Transaction Dynamics

o GP agreed to favorable terms creating strong alignment of interest with LPs

o We believe financial services has been the GP’s best performing vertical at the time of the investment

o StepStone has completed multiple successful co-investments with the GP over several years

INVESTMENT RATIONALE

CPRIM acquired an indirect interest in a financial servicescompany via a continuation vehicle with a middle market GPfocused on growth-oriented investments. The GP believes thereis significant value to be generated at the company and desiredto continue owning/controlling the asset and secure follow-oncapital to help fund M&A in a fragmented industry.

DEAL SUMMARY TRANSACTION OVERVIEWClose Date1 October 2020

Transaction Type Single Asset Secondary

GPs / Funds / Assets 1 GP / 1 Fund / 1 Company

Vintage Year(s) 2016

Asset Class Private Equity

Strategy Middle/Large Buyout

Regions North America

1This case study was selected because it refers to one of CPRIM’s first three investments and the Adviser believes it fairly illustrates CPRIM’s investment strategy. No assurance can be given that similar investments will be made by CPRIM or that this investment will produce any particular results. Estimated based on underlying fund financial information as of October 2020. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results and there can be no assurance that any StepStone fund willachieve its objectives or avoid substantial losses. The opinions expressed herein reflect the current opinions of StepStone as of the date appearing in this material only. There can be no assurance thatviews and opinions expressed in this document will come to pass. No representation or warranty is made as to the returns which may be experienced by investors.

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Tender Fund Structure Matches CPRIM Investment Strategy

CPRIM TENDER FUND INTERVAL FUND

INVESTMENT STRATEGY

ALL PRIVATE MARKET ASSETS:PRIVATE FUNDS + CO-INVESTMENTS

TYPICALLY LIMITED TO 15% PRIVATE FUNDS AND HOLDS SUBSTANTIAL LIQUID ASSETS

REDEMPTIONS QUARTERLY AT BOARD OF TRUSTEE’S DISCRETION REQUIRED AT 3, 6, OR 12 MONTH INTERVALS

AMOUNT/PRICE OF REDEMPTIONS

5% PER QUARTER / AT NAV PRE-SET AT 5 -25% IN EACH INTERVAL / AT NAV

LIQUIDITY REQUIREMENT

NONEMINIMUM LIQUIDITY REQUIREMENTS TYPICALLY CREATE

CASH DRAG

SUBSCRIPTIONS AND NAV

MONTHLY AT LEAST WEEKLY, OFTEN DAILY

INVESTOR SUITABILITY

ACCREDITED INVESTORSTYPICALLY NONE, BUT ALSO LIMITED TO ACCREDITED

INVESTORS IF 15%+ PRIVATE FUND INVESTMENTS

• CPRIM is designed to provide investors with the illiquidity premium1 of private assets in a highly diversified portfolio, which requires substantial utilization of private fund investments2 in addition to co-investments.

• The flexibility of the tender fund structure is designed to allow CPRIM with the potential to meet these goals while providing regular redemptions at NAV1.

• The tender fund structure matches CPRIM’s investment strategy better than an interval fund.

1. CPRIM is not obligated to redeem any shares, and approval is at the Board of Trustees’ discretion. The share redemption plan is subject to other limitations, and the Board may modify,suspend or terminate the plan. Please see the Prospectus for a full discussion regarding liquidity/share repurchase limitations. Note: The illiquidity premium is the additional return receivedfor the additional risk of tying up capital in a less liquid asset.

2. Private fund Investments includes both primary fund commitments and secondary purchases of private markets funds.

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Subscription Process

CPRIM accepts monthly subscriptions from accredited investors which become effective

as of the first calendar day of the following month

SUBSCRIPTION PROCESS ROADMAP

Shareholder ApplicationShareholder funds submitted at least three business days before the trade date and placed in escrow account.

Final NAV

The Trade Date is the first business day of the calendar month.

Shareholder Funds

On approximately the tenth business day of each month, the trade date NAV is finalized.

Shares Issued

Trade Date

After NAV is published, shares are issued to shareholders.

Shareholder application is submitted at least five business days before the trade date.

T-5 Days T-3 Days Trade Date

T+11 DaysT+10 Days

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Redemption Process

The Board of CPRIM initiates quarterly tender offers at NAV. Investors may elect to

participate, subject to a limit of 5% of total shares outstanding1

REDEMPTION PROCESS ROADMAP

1. CPRIM is not obligated to redeem any shares, and approval is at the Board of Trustees’ discretion. The share redemption plan is subject to other limitations, and the Board may modify, suspend orterminate the plan. Please see the Prospectus for a full discussion regarding liquidity/share repurchase limitations.

Share Redemption OfferShareholders submit redemption requests.

Redemption Accepted

Shareholder Election

Notice of number of shares accepted issued to shareholders. Value of shares to be determined as of Valuation Date at end of quarter.

Valuation Date

Redemptions funded to shareholders following the determination of NAV approximately 10 business days after quarter-end.

Notice to shareholders regarding next quarterly redemption opportunity.

Quarter End (“QE”) -120 Days QE-90 Days QE-30 Days

Quarter EndQE-20 Days

Shareholders may withdraw redemption request upon written notice to CPRIM.

Shareholder Withdrawal Date

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An investment in the Fund involves material risks. Investing in the shares may be considered speculative and involves a high degree of risk, including the risk of the loss ofyour investment. The Shares are illiquid and appropriate only as a long-term investment.

• The Fund’s performance depends upon the performance of the underlying investment managers and the selected private market assets.

• Underlying investments involve a high degree of business and financial risk that can result in substantial losses.

• The securities in which an investment manager may invest may be among the most junior in a portfolio company’s capital structure and, thus, subject to the greatest riskof loss.

• An investment manager’s investments, depending upon strategy, may be in companies or other assets whose capital structures are highly leveraged.

• The Fund will allocate a portion of its assets to multiple investment funds, and shareholders will bear two layers of fees and expenses: management fees andadministrative expenses at the Fund level, and asset-based management fees, carried interests, incentive allocations or fees and expenses at the Investment Fund level.

• Shareholders will have no right to receive information about the investment funds or investment managers, and they will have no recourse against investment funds ortheir investment managers.

• The Fund intends to qualify as a regulated investment company under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 but may be subject to substantial tax liabilities if it fails to soqualify.

• A significant portion of the Fund’s investments will likely be priced by investment funds in the absence of a readily available market and may be priced based ondeterminations of fair value, which may prove to be inaccurate.

• The shares are an illiquid investment. There is no market exchange available for shares of the Fund thereby making them difficult to liquidate.

• Possible utilization of leverage, as limited by the requirements of the 1940 Act, may increase the Fund’s volatility.

Accordingly, the Fund should be considered a speculative investment that entails substantial risks, and a prospective investor should invest in the Fund only if it can sustain acomplete loss of its investment. A discussion of the risks associated with an investment in the Fund can be found under “Types of Investments and Related Risks” and “OtherRisks” in the Fund’s Prospectus.

Risks Associated with Investments. Identifying attractive investment opportunities and the right underlying fund managers is difficult and involves a high degree ofuncertainty. There is no assurance that the investments will be profitable and there is a substantial risk that losses and expenses will exceed income and gains.

Restrictions on Transfer and Withdrawal; Illiquidity of Interests; Interests Not Registered. The investment is highly illiquid and subject to transfer restrictions and should onlybe acquired by an investor able to commit its funds for a significant period of time and to bear the risk inherent in such investment, with no certainty of return. Interests inthe investment have not been and will not be registered under the laws of any jurisdiction. Investment has not been recommended by any securities commission orregulatory authority. Furthermore, the aforementioned authorities have not confirmed the accuracy or determined the adequacy of this document.

Limited Diversification of Investments. The investment opportunity does not have fixed guidelines for diversification and may make a limited number of investments.

Reliance on Third Parties. The Advisers will require, and rely upon, the services of a variety of third parties, including but not limited to attorneys, accountants, brokers,custodians, consultants and other agents and failure by any of these third parties to perform their duties could have a material adverse effect on the investment.

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Reliance on Managers. The investment will be highly dependent on the capabilities of the underlying investment managers.

Risk Associated with Portfolio Companies. The environment in which the investors directly or indirectly invests will sometimes involve a high degree of business and financialrisk. StepStone generally will not seek control over the management of the portfolio companies in which investments are made, and the success of each investmentgenerally will depend on the ability and success of the management of the portfolio company.

Uncertainty Due to Public Health Crisis. A public health crisis, such as the recent outbreak of the COVID-19 global pandemic, can have unpredictable and adverse impacts onglobal, national and local economies, which can, in turn, negatively impact StepStone and its investment performance. Disruptions to commercial activity (such as theimposition of quarantines or travel restrictions) or, more generally, a failure to contain or effectively manage a public health crisis, have the ability to adversely impact thebusinesses of the Advisers’ investments. In addition, such disruptions can negatively impact the ability of the Advisers’ personnel to effectively identify, monitor, operateand dispose of investments. Finally, the outbreak of COVID-19 has contributed to, and could continue to contribute to, extreme volatility in financial markets. Such volatilitycould adversely affect the Advisers’ ability to raise funds, find financing or identify potential purchasers of its investments, all of which could have material and adverseimpact on the Advisers’ performance. The impact of a public health crisis such as COVID-19 (or any future pandemic, epidemic or outbreak of a contagious disease) isdifficult to predict and presents material uncertainty and risk with respect to the Advisers’ performance.

Taxation. An investment involves numerous tax risks. Please consult with your independent tax advisor.

Conflicts of Interest. Conflicts of interest may arise between the Advisers and investors. Certain potential conflicts of interest are described below; however, they are by nomeans exhaustive. There can be no assurance that any particular conflict of interest will be resolved in favor of an investor.

Allocation of Investment Opportunities. StepStone currently makes investments, and in the future will make investments, for separate accounts having overlappinginvestment objectives. In making investments for separate accounts, these accounts may be in competition for investment opportunities.

Existing Relationships. The Advisers and its principals have long-term relationships with many private equity managers. StepStone clients may seek to invest in the pooledinvestment vehicles and/or the portfolio companies managed by those managers.

Carried Interest. In those instances where the underlying portfolio fund managers receive carried interest over and above their basic management fees, receipt of carriedinterest could create an incentive for the portfolio fund managers to make investments that are riskier or more speculative than would otherwise be the case. StepStonedoes not receive any carried interest with respect to advice provided to, or investments made on behalf, of its advisory clients.

Other Activities. Employees of the Advisers are not required to devote all of their time to the investment and may spend a substantial portion of their time on matters otherthan the investment.

Material, Non-Public Information. From time to time, the Advisers may come into possession of material, non-public information that would limit their ability to buy and sellinvestments.

The Fund was formed in 2020 and has limited performance history.

The Preqin data is supplied by managers that may be unaudited. The indices are not transparent and cannot be independently verified and may be recalculated Preqin eachtime a new fund is added, the historical performance of the index is not fixed, cannot be replicated, and will differ over time the data presented in this communication. Thefunds included in the private capital data shown report their performance voluntarily therefore the data may reflect a bias towards funds with track records of success. Theunderlying funds may report audited or unaudited. The data is not transparent and cannot be independently verified. Because the data is recalculated each time a new fund isadded, the historical performance of the data is not fixed, cannot be replicated and will differ over time from the data presented in this communication.

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Accredited Investor. As defined in Rule 501(a) of Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933. An "accredited investor" includes a natural person with a net worth(or a joint net worth with that person's spouse), excluding the value of such natural person’s primary residence, in excess of $1 million, or income in excess of $200,000 (or jointincome with the investor’s spouse in excess of $300,000) in each of the two preceding years and has a reasonable expectation of reaching the same income level in the currentyear; and certain legal entities with total assets exceeding $5 million.

Capital Call. A funding notice for all or a portion of capital committed by an investor under an existing capital commitment. Capital commitments are often funded over time inseparate capital contribution installments which, the general partner designates by making capital calls on an as-needed basis to make investments and to pay fees andexpenses over the life of the fund

Carried Interest. A share of profits that the general partners of private market funds receive as compensation.

Co-investment. Direct investments in the equity and/or debt of operating companies, projects or properties, typically through an investment alongside a private markets fund.

General Partner. In private markets, A general partner (GP) refers to the private markets firm responsible for managing a private markets fund

J-Curve. A concept that during the first few years of a private markets fund, cash flow or returns are negative due to investments, losses, and start-up costs; but as investmentsproduce results, the cash flow or returns will move upward so that a graph of cash flow or returns versus time would resemble the letter "J.“

Limited Partner. A limited partner (or LP) is a third party investor in a private markets fund; however, LP’s are not active in the fund governance or investment activity.

Net Asset Value. A calculation of assets minus liabilities, plus or minus the value of open positions when marked to market.

Primary Funds. Investment in newly formed private market investment funds.

Private Debt. Includes senior secured lending, mezzanine financing as well as more opportunistic debt strategies such as distressed for control.

Private Equity. Investments typically made in private companies through bespoke, privately negotiated transactions, including buyout, venture capital and growth equityinvestments.

Private Markets. Includes the asset classes of Private Equity, Private Debt and Real Assets as well as the different investment structures of Secondary Purchases, Co-Investmentsand Primary Funds.

Real Assets. Investments in infrastructure, real estate, renewables and energy infrastructure, natural resources, and asset-backed strategies.

Secondary Purchases. Purchasing existing private market fund commitments from an investor seeking liquidity in such fund prior to its termination.

Vintage Year: The year in which a private markets fund began making investments or, more specifically, the date in which capital was deployed to a particular company.

Defined Benchmarks:

S&P 500 Index. The index is an unmanaged capitalization-weighted index consisting of 500 of the largest capitalization U.S. common stocks and is a gauge of the US equitymarkets. The returns of the S&P 500 include the reinvestment of dividends.

Bloomberg Barclays US Corporate Bond Index. The benchmark measures the investment grade, fixed-rate, taxable corporate bond market and includes USD-denominatedsecurities publicly issued by US and non-US industrial, utility and financial issuers. The index is used to evaluate the performance of the US corporate debt market. The returns ofthe index include the reinvestment of interest and principal payments.

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