Bain Capital Private Equity

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Investor type

Founded

1984

AUM

$225 000 M

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Investment Ticket

$50-100 m

Investment Stage

Series A Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America Europe Asia Australia and others

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Bain Capital Private Equity is a premier global private equity firm based in Boston, Massachusetts, founded in 1984. The firm is part of Bain Capital, a leading private investment firm with a strong history across different asset classes. Bain Capital Private Equity boasts a highly skilled team that leverages its deep industry, operational, and functional expertise to partner with management teams and help businesses grow on a global scale. They pioneered the value-added investment approach, focusing on strategic and operational insights to drive transformative change in their portfolio companies.

The firm invests in a wide range of sectors including Healthcare Services, Technology, Financial Services, Consumer Products, and Industrial markets, among others. Bain Capital Private Equity typically invests across various stages from Series A through late-stage, deploying a flexible check size depending on the opportunity. Their significant capital resources allow them to support growth initiatives and strategic acquisitions. They have approximately $225 billion in total assets under management through Bain Capital’s various arms.

Notable investments by Bain Capital Private Equity include companies such as Virgin Voyages - innovative cruise line, Canada Goose - premium outerwear brand, BMC Software - IT solutions and services, and Bob's Discount Furniture - retail furniture store. These investments reflect Bain Capital's diversified approach across multiple geographies and sectors, helping build value in their portfolio through active management and strategic insights.

Industry

TravelTech AdTech HealthTech Energy Technology MedTech Travel Transportation Telecommunications Sports/SportsTech Software Security SaaS Real Estate Other Media and Entertainment Marketing and Advertising IT Services Industrial Healthcare Services Gaming Foodtech Food and Beverage Fintech Financial Services Fashion/Beauty Edtech Education Consumer Services (B2C) Consumer Products CleanTech Infrastructure

Bain Capital Private Equity Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Bain Capital Fund VIII	Private Equity (PE)	Financial Services Fintech Marketing and Advertising SaaS Software Energy	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America Europe	$5-10 m	$3500 M	June 2004
Bain Capital Global Special Situations Fund II	Private Equity (PE)	Consumer Products Consumer Services (B2C) Financial Services Fintech Healthcare Services Technology Energy CleanTech	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America Europe	$5-10 m	$5700 M	November 2024
Bain Capital Asia-Pacific Buyout Fund	Private Equity (PE)	Financial Services Fintech Healthcare Services Media and Entertainment Energy CleanTech	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America Europe	$5-10 m	$7100 M	November 2023
Bain Capital Europe Fund VI	Private Equity (PE)	Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech Marketing and Advertising Security Energy CleanTech	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America Europe	$5-10 m	$6500 M	October 2023
Bain Capital Insurance fund I	Private Equity (PE)	Financial Services Fintech Healthcare Services SaaS Security Software Technology Energy CleanTech	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America Europe	$5-10 m	$1200 M	July 2023
Bain Capital Asia Fund V	Private Equity (PE)	Financial Services Fintech Healthcare Services Marketing and Advertising SaaS Security Software Technology Infrastructure Energy CleanTech	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America Europe	$5-10 m	$6000 M	May 2023

Contacts

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Melaku Arega, MD Vice President

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Ken Ashida Co-Chairman

Co-Chairman

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FAQs about Bain Capital Private Equity

Is Bain Capital Private Equity a venture capital or private equity firm?

Bain Capital Private Equity is a private equity firm. It backs companies at Series A, Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $50-100 m.

Where is Bain Capital Private Equity located?

Bain Capital Private Equity is located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.

When was Bain Capital Private Equity founded?

Bain Capital Private Equity was founded in 1984.

What sectors and industries does Bain Capital Private Equity invest in?

Bain Capital Private Equity invests in companies and startups in TravelTech, AdTech, HealthTech, Energy, Technology, MedTech, Travel, Transportation, Telecommunications, Sports/SportsTech, Software, Security, SaaS, Real Estate, Other, Media and Entertainment, Marketing and Advertising, IT Services, Industrial, Healthcare Services, Gaming, Foodtech, Food and Beverage, Fintech, Financial Services, Fashion/Beauty, Edtech, Education, Consumer Services (B2C), Consumer Products, CleanTech, Infrastructure.

What is Bain Capital Private Equity geographical focus of investments?

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

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

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

What is the usual amount of Bain Capital Private Equity investment?

Bain Capital Private Equity usually invests $50-100 m on average.

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

Bain Capital Private Equity has around $225 000m assets under management.

When was Bain Capital Private Equity last fund created?

Bain Capital Private Equity last fund was created/launched in 2024-11-18

What are the contacts of Bain Capital Private Equity?

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