
Bain Capital Private Equity
Description
Bain Capital Private Equity is a globally recognized leader in alternative investments, distinguished by its deep industry expertise and a value-added investment approach. While headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the firm maintains a significant global footprint, including a prominent office in London, which serves as a crucial hub for its European private equity activities. Since its inception in 1984, Bain Capital has cultivated a reputation for partnering with management teams to drive operational improvements and strategic growth across its diverse portfolio companies.
The firm's private equity strategy is characterized by its focus on control investments and significant minority stakes in established companies across a wide array of sectors. These include healthcare, consumer products, financial and business services, industrials, technology, media, and telecommunications. Bain Capital employs a rigorous, research-driven approach to identify attractive investment opportunities, leveraging its extensive network and proprietary insights to unlock value. Their operational expertise is a key differentiator, as they actively work with portfolio companies to enhance performance, expand market reach, and optimize capital structures.
Bain Capital manages approximately $185 billion in assets under management across its various strategies as of early 2024, with private equity being a foundational component of its portfolio. The firm typically deploys substantial capital in its private equity transactions, with initial equity checks for new investments generally ranging from $200 million to over $2 billion, depending on the size and nature of the target company. Over its history, Bain Capital Private Equity has invested in hundreds of companies globally, demonstrating its capacity for large-scale, impactful transactions and its commitment to long-term value creation. This significant capital deployment and extensive track record underscore its position as a dominant force in the global private equity landscape.
Investor Profile
Bain Capital Private Equity has backed more than 22 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 8 rounds, about 36% of its total and boasts 7 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Private Equity, Post Ipo Equity, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, China, Japan.
- Strong thematic focus on Health Care, Biotechnology, Medical.
- Typical check size: $200M – $2000M.
Stage Focus
- Private Equity (55%)
- Post Ipo Equity (14%)
- Series B (9%)
- Secondary Market (5%)
- Series A (5%)
- Series C (5%)
- Post Ipo Debt (5%)
- Series E (5%)
Country Focus
- United States (59%)
- China (14%)
- Japan (9%)
- Singapore (5%)
- Switzerland (5%)
- Italy (5%)
- Germany (5%)
Industry Focus
- Health Care
- Biotechnology
- Medical
- Pharmaceutical
- Software
- Medical Device
- Hospital
- Manufacturing
- Consulting
- E-commerce
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