Bain Capital

Private Equity Asset Manager Credit Venture Capital Est. 1984

Also known as Bain.

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USD 11B
Estimated FUM
Type
Private Equity
HQ
Boston, MA, United States
Founded
1984
Focus
Multi-strategy

About

Bain Capital is one of the world's leading multi-asset alternative investment firms. We have dedicated investment teams and funds spanning Private Equity, Public Equity, Credit, Venture Capital and Real Estate. Founded in 1984, we pioneered a consulting-based approach to private equity investing, partnering closely with management teams to offer the insights that challenge conventional thinking, build great businesses and improve operations. Over time, we have organically expanded this approach across asset classes to build one of the strongest alternative asset platforms in the world. We have offices in the Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific, and our global team aligns our interests with those of our investors and partners for lasting impact.

Associated Funds

Investment Focus

Investment size
USD 50M - USD 1B

Reported investment size. Actual commitments may vary by stage, ownership and follow-on participation.

Focus Areas
Stages
Growth PE/Buyout Public / Listed
Focus
Multi-strategy
Investment Geographies
Primary Markets
United States Australia China Germany Hong Kong India
Coverage
Global
Regions
North America Oceania Asia Europe

Coverage is a guide only.

Location

Headquarters
Boston, MA, United States
Office Presence
10 countries
United States Australia China Germany Hong Kong India Japan Luxembourg +2 more
11 known offices
Boston, MA, United States (HQ)
Sydney, NSW, Australia
Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Shanghai, China
Mã¼nchen, BY, Germany
Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong
Mumbai, MH, India
Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan
Niederanven, District De Luxembourg, Luxembourg
Seoul, South Korea
England, United Kingdom

Fundraising

Latest fundraise
Latest tracked fund close or raise.
USD 10.5B
May 16, 2026
Asia Fund VI
May 16, 2026
USD 10.5B

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