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Bain Capital
Bain Capital, LP is a leading global multi-asset alternative investment firm founded in 1984 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm manages...
Bain Capital
Bain Capital, LP is a leading global multi-asset alternative investment firm founded in 1984 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm manages approximately $225 billion in assets under management as of mid-2026, spanning private equity, credit, special situations, real estate, growth and venture capital, life sciences, tech opportunities, insurance, double impact, and crypto strategies (per firm press releases dated May 17 and June 25, 2026, and Bain Capital Private Equity site). With 24 offices across four continents and more than 2,000 employees, Bain Capital employs a collaborative, value-added approach that originated in its private equity business, partnering closely with management teams to drive operational improvements, strategic growth, and lasting impact for investors, portfolio companies, employees, and communities (per June 25, 2026 press release and About Us page). As a private partnership, the firm aligns interests through significant GP commitments and cross-platform collaboration that connects sector expertise in healthcare, technology, industrials, consumer, and other verticals with regional insights. It has organically expanded from its roots as a spin-out of Bain & Company partners while maintaining a culture of objective inquiry, tenacity, and integrity (per About Us). Recent activity includes major fundraises such as Asia Fund VI at $10.5 billion and real estate capital formation exceeding $5 billion, underscoring scale and investor confidence. Leadership transition completed with David Gross as sole Managing Partner and John Connaughton as Chair.
General information
Firm type
Generalist
Year founded
1984
AUM
$225B (June 2026)
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Boston
Corporate office
200 Clarendon Street, Boston, Massachusetts
Principals
David Gross
Managing Partner
John Connaughton
Chair
Jonathan S. Lavine
Senior Advisory Partner
Chris Gordon
Partner, Co-Head of Global Private Equity
Robin Marshall
Partner, Co-Head of Global Private Equity
John Wright
Partner, Global Head of Credit
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
What is Bain Capital's current assets under management?
Bain Capital reports approximately $225 billion in firm-level assets under management, as stated in official press releases from May and June 2026 and on the Private Equity platform site. Firm-level AUM is estimated and previously referenced as of December 31, 2025 on the About Us page.
When was Bain Capital founded and by whom?
Bain Capital was founded in 1984 by partners from the consulting firm Bain & Company as a private partnership focused initially on private equity.
Where is Bain Capital headquartered?
The firm is headquartered at 200 Clarendon Street in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, with 24 offices across four continents.
What investment strategies does Bain Capital pursue?
Bain Capital invests across Private Equity, Growth & Venture, Capital Solutions (including Special Situations), Credit & Capital Markets, and Real Assets, with additional verticals in Life Sciences, Tech Opportunities, Insurance, Double Impact, and Crypto.
Who currently leads Bain Capital?
David Gross serves as Managing Partner and John Connaughton as Chair, following a leadership succession completed in early 2026; Jonathan S. Lavine is Senior Advisory Partner.
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