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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...

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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 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

Private EquityGrowth EquityReal EstateSpecial Situations

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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