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Bain Capital
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Bain Capital


Bain Capital is a global alternative investment firm based in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm specializes in a wide range of asset classes, including private equity, venture capital, public equity, real estate and credit products. Bain Capital invests across a range of industry sectors and geographic regions, applying its value-added approach to strategic areas of focus. As of July 2021, the firm managed more than approximately USD 140 billion of investor capital across its various investment platforms.

Founded in 1984, Bain Capital has invested in or acquired hundreds of companies including AMC Theatres, Aspen Education Group, Brookstone, Burger King, Burlington Coat Factory, Canada Goose, DIC Entertainment, Domino's Pizza, DoubleClick, Dunkin' Donuts, D&M Holdings, Guitar Center, Hospital Corporation of America (HCA), iHeartMedia, Sealy, Sports Authority, Staples, Toys "R" Us, Warner Music Group, Fingerhut. As of 2021, Bain Capital employs more than 1,200 people around the globe.

Bain Capital is committed to lasting impact, for its businesses, employees and communities. Every year, Bain Capital provides financial support through the Bain Capital Community Partnership to local and global organizations in the communities where its people live and work, such as City Year, The Jimmy Fund and Jumpstart.

  • Total AUM: USD 140 billion
  • Headquarters: Boston, United States

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