Bain Capital Credit

General contacts

Investor type

Fund of funds / PE / Debt fund

Founded

1998

AUM

$65 M

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Series B Series A Seed Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

Asia Europe North America Australia and others

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Bain Capital Credit, established in 1998 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, is a global credit specialist. Originally founded as Sankaty Advisors by Jonathan Lavine, the firm has grown to over 230 employees. Bain Capital Credit distinguishes itself by investing across the full spectrum of credit strategies, including leveraged loans, high-yield bonds, distressed debt, private lending, structured products, non-performing loans, and equities.

The firm targets a diverse range of industries such as aerospace, defense, transportation, consumer and retail, enterprise services, leisure and gaming, industrial products, healthcare, metals and mining, telecom and media, cable, energy and utilities, software, and technology. Bain Capital Credit manages over $26.8 billion in assets and offers a variety of funds, including the Bain Capital Private Credit (Public Offering Fund) with $363 million in assets under management.

Notable investments include SumUp - a mobile payments company, Thrasio - an e-commerce aggregator, and Cooperative Bank - a financial services provider. The firm has also financed companies like Simplicity Financial Marketing Holdings and Kids2, showcasing its broad investment reach.

Industry

Consumer Products Automotive Aerospace Financial Services SaaS Software Consumer Services (B2C) Healthcare Services Industrial Media and Entertainment Metals and Mining Retail Telecommunications Transportation Utilities Technology Energy Defense

Bain Capital Credit Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Bain Capital Private Credit (Public Offering Fund)	Private Equity (PE)	SaaS Software	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America Europe	$5-10 m	$363 M	May 2024
Third CLO Captive Equity Fund	Debt fund	Financial Services	Late Stage (Series C+)	North America Europe Asia	$100+ m	—	September 2026

Contacts

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FAQs about Bain Capital Credit

Is Bain Capital Credit a venture capital or private equity firm?

Bain Capital Credit is a private equity firm that also operates as a fund of funds and debt fund. It backs companies at Series B, Series A, Seed and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.

Where is Bain Capital Credit located?

Bain Capital Credit is located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.

When was Bain Capital Credit founded?

Bain Capital Credit was founded in 1998.

What sectors and industries does Bain Capital Credit invest in?

Bain Capital Credit invests in companies and startups in Consumer Products, Automotive, Aerospace, Financial Services, SaaS, Software, Consumer Services (B2C), Healthcare Services, Industrial, Media and Entertainment, Metals and Mining, Retail, Telecommunications, Transportation, Utilities, Technology, Energy, Defense.

What is Bain Capital Credit geographical focus of investments?

Bain Capital Credit invests in companies and startups in Asia, Europe, North America, Australia and others.

At what stages of companies and startups does Bain Capital Credit typically invest in?

Bain Capital Credit invests in companies and startups at Series B, Series A, Seed, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of Bain Capital Credit investment?

Bain Capital Credit usually invests $10-50 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Bain Capital Credit?

Bain Capital Credit has around $65m assets under management.

When was Bain Capital Credit last fund created?

Bain Capital Credit last fund was created/launched in 2024-05-31

What are the contacts of Bain Capital Credit?

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