Bain Capital
Bain Capital, established in 1984, is a global multi-asset alternative investment firm with over $100 billion in assets under management. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the firm operates through several business units: Private Equity, Public Equity, Credit, and Venture Capital. Bain Capital Private Equity invests in various sectors, including consumer, healthcare, industrials, and technology, across North America, Europe, and Asia. Bain Capital Ventures, the venture capital arm, focuses on seed to growth-stage investments in enterprise software, infrastructure software, and industries being transformed by data. Bain Capital Life Sciences, a dedicated life sciences investment platform, invests in biopharmaceutical, specialty pharmaceutical, medical device, diagnostics, and enabling life science technology companies globally. Bain Capital Double Impact, the firm's impact investing arm, builds great companies that deliver both competitive financial returns and meaningful, measurable social and environmental good.
Emily Ashworth
Managing Director, Operating Partner of Portfolio Group and Member of the North American Private Equity team
Nicholas Bendt
Managing Director of Industrial and Energy Vertical and a Member of the European Private Equity team
William Bihrle
Managing Director, Technology, Media, Telecommunications and Private Equity and Member Of The North American Private Equity Team
Giovanni Camera
Partner, Technology Financial and Business Services and Member of the European Private Equity team
Hui Chan
Managing Director, Consumer, Retail and Dining Vertical, Member of the European Private Equity Team and Member of the Recruiting Team
Drew Chen
Partner, Private Equity, Technology, Media and Telecommunications Vertical and Founding Member Of The Asian Pacific Private Equity Team
John Paul (JP) Chilazi
Managing Director of Healthcare Vertical and Member of the North American Private Equity Team
Jennifer Davis
Partner, Private Equity, Consumer and Retail Vertical and Member of the North American Private Equity Team
Clarence Deng
Principal, Member of the Consumer and Technology verticals on the Asia Pacific Private Equity
Arnaud Doerane
Managing Director, Private Equity, Technology Financial and Business Services Vertical and Member of the European Private Equity Team
Liraz Evenor
Managing Director Private Equity and Director in the Consumer and Retail Vertical & Member of the Portfolio Group for North America Private Equity
Ingrid Hammond
Operating Partner, Portfolio Group and Member of the North American Private Equity Team
Alison Holmes
Principal, Private Equity and Consumer, Retail and Dining Vertical & Member of the North American Private Equity Team
David Humphrey
Partner, Global Head of the Technology, Media and Telecommunications Vertical and Co-Head of Bain Capital's North American Private Equity
Cristian Jitianu
Partner, Private Equity, Consumer, Retail and Dining and Financial and Business Service Verticals
Masafumi Kamishiro
Operating Partner, Portfolio Group and Member of the Asian Pacific Private Equity team
Andrew Kaplan
Partner, Private Equity and Healthcare Vertical and Member Of The North American Private Equity Team
Christopher Kastner
Managing Director, Portfolio Group and Member of the North American Private Equity team
Ajay Kumar
Managing Director, Private Equity, Industrial and Energy Vertical and Member Of The North American Private Equity Team
Jungwoo Lee
Partner, Industrial and Technology, Media and Telecommunications and Member of the Asia Pacific Private Equity and Special Situations teams
Phillip Loughlin
Partner, Global Head of the Financial and Business Services Vertical and Member of the Consumer / Retail Vertical
James Mackey
Principal, Private Equity and Technology Vertical and Member of the North American Private Equity Team
Giacomo Massetti
Managing Director, Consumer and Industrial Verticals and Member of the European Private Equity team
Grace Mollard
Managing Director, Consumer, Retail and Restaurant Vertical and Member Of The North American Private Equity Team And Recruiting Team
Paul Moskowitz
Managing Director, Private Equity and Healthcare Vertical and Member Of The North American Private Equity Team
Colin Motley
Managing Director, Technology, Media, Telecom Vertical and Private Equity and Member Of The North American Private Equity Team
Cara Nealon
Senior Vice President, Portfolio Group and Member of the North American Private Equity Team
Adam Nebesar
Partner, Private Equity and Consumer, Retail and Dining Vertical and Member Of The North American Private Equity Team
Jeff Otis
Operating Partner, Private Equity and Portfolio Group and Member Of The North American Private Equity Team
Marc Pulde
Principal, Industrial and Energy Vertical and Member Of The North American Private Equity Team
Joseph Robbins
Partner, Private Equity and Industrial Vertical and Member of the North American Private Equity Team
Mark Saadine
Managing Director of Consumer, Retail and Dining Vertical and Member of the North American Private Equity Team
Ivano Sessa
Partner, European Co-Head of the Industrial Vertical and Member of the European Private Equity Team
Pavninder Singh
Partner, Private Equity, Financial and Business Services and Industrial and Energy Verticals and Member Of The Asian Pacific Private Equity Team
Radhika Subramanian
Principal, Consumer, Retail and Financial services and a Member of the Asia Pacific Private Equity team
Junichi Takami
Executive Vice President, Portfolio Group and Member of the Asian Pacific Private Equity team
Paolo Massimiliano Maria Vismara
Managing Director, Portfolio Group and Member of the European Private Equity team
Danielle Wang
Operating Partner of Portfolio Group Portfolio Group and Member of the North American Private Equity Team
Lina Zhou
Principal, Private Equity, Consumer, Retail and Dining vertical and Member of European Private Equity team
Past deals in Illinois
Surf Internet
Private Equity Round in 2025
Surf Internet is a provider of fiber optic and fixed wireless broadband services, catering to residential subscribers, businesses, educational institutions, and municipalities in Indiana, Illinois, and Michigan. The company offers high-speed internet solutions with various plans designed to meet diverse usage needs, ensuring reliable connectivity for activities such as streaming, gaming, and remote work. Surf Internet is committed to expanding its network infrastructure to improve service availability and performance, while also delivering customer support for installation and technical inquiries. Through its efforts, the company aims to enhance the digital landscape of the Great Lakes region and provide better customer service within the communities it serves.
Sikich
Private Equity Round in 2024
Sikich is a Chicago-based accounting firm established in 1982 that provides a wide range of services, including accounting, auditing, tax planning, and information technology managed services. The firm also has a dedicated investment banking division that specializes in mergers and acquisitions, as well as capital raising for corporations, private equity firms, and entrepreneurs. Sikich serves various sectors, including healthcare and life sciences, agriculture, construction, manufacturing, technology, education, and retail, offering tailored financial and strategic advisory services to meet the unique needs of its clients.
Surf Internet
Private Equity Round in 2023
Surf Internet is a provider of fiber optic and fixed wireless broadband services, catering to residential subscribers, businesses, educational institutions, and municipalities in Indiana, Illinois, and Michigan. The company offers high-speed internet solutions with various plans designed to meet diverse usage needs, ensuring reliable connectivity for activities such as streaming, gaming, and remote work. Surf Internet is committed to expanding its network infrastructure to improve service availability and performance, while also delivering customer support for installation and technical inquiries. Through its efforts, the company aims to enhance the digital landscape of the Great Lakes region and provide better customer service within the communities it serves.
Zero Hash
Series D in 2022
Zero Hash LLC is a B2B embedded infrastructure platform that facilitates the seamless integration of digital assets into customer experiences for various businesses. Founded in 2017 and based in Chicago, Illinois, the company provides comprehensive post-trade settlement services, including the storage of digital assets, settlements, institutional custody, and compliance with regulatory requirements. Its offerings encompass a money transmitter platform and an API that simplifies access to digital asset services. Zero Hash caters to a diverse clientele, including neo-banks, broker-dealers, and payment service providers, allowing them to offer digital asset trading, custody, and related products. By managing backend complexities and compliance, Zero Hash enables clients to focus on developing user-friendly crypto products, thereby broadening access to digital assets across various markets.
ShipBob
Series E in 2021
ShipBob Inc. is a technology company that provides an online shipping and fulfillment platform tailored for small e-commerce businesses and direct-to-consumer brands. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, ShipBob offers an end-to-end fulfillment solution that includes warehousing, inventory management, and package delivery, ensuring shipments are processed within 1-2 business days. The company operates a network of fulfillment centers across the United States and integrates seamlessly with various e-commerce platforms, such as eBay, Shopify, Amazon, and Magento. ShipBob's software enables users to manage orders, track real-time stock levels, and communicate with customers, streamlining the fulfillment process for online merchants. Additionally, the company provides services such as pickup, packaging, and batch fulfillment, enhancing the efficiency of e-commerce operations.
FourKites
Series D in 2021
FourKites, Inc. is a software company that specializes in providing a predictive supply chain platform aimed at enhancing operational efficiency for freight brokers and shippers. Founded in 2013 and based in Chicago, Illinois, the company offers a real-time tracking platform that serves shippers, carriers, third-party logistics providers, and freight brokers. Its solutions include BackHaul Management, which identifies potential deadhead miles, and CarrierLink, which facilitates real-time synchronization between brokers and owner-operators. FourKites stands out in the industry for its Intelligent Control Tower, which utilizes AI-driven technology to create digital twins of supply chains, automate resolutions, and improve collaboration among stakeholders. By processing actionable data from various transportation modes, FourKites helps businesses reduce operating costs, enhance on-time performance, and strengthen customer relationships.
Venminder
Series C in 2020
Venminder, Inc. is a provider of a software-as-a-service platform focused on third-party risk management. Founded in 2001 and based in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, with an additional office in Chicago, Venminder offers a cloud-based solution that enables organizations to assess, monitor, and manage risks associated with third-party vendors. The platform includes various modules for vendor profile management, contract management, risk assessments, and compliance oversight. Additionally, Venminder provides services such as document collection, financial statement analysis, security reviews, and vendor monitoring. The company's offerings cater to a diverse range of industries, including financial services, insurance, healthcare, educational institutions, and retail. Previously known as Digital Comply, Inc., Venminder rebranded in April 2016 to better reflect its focus on vendor risk management.
ShipBob
Series D in 2020
ShipBob Inc. is a technology company that provides an online shipping and fulfillment platform tailored for small e-commerce businesses and direct-to-consumer brands. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, ShipBob offers an end-to-end fulfillment solution that includes warehousing, inventory management, and package delivery, ensuring shipments are processed within 1-2 business days. The company operates a network of fulfillment centers across the United States and integrates seamlessly with various e-commerce platforms, such as eBay, Shopify, Amazon, and Magento. ShipBob's software enables users to manage orders, track real-time stock levels, and communicate with customers, streamlining the fulfillment process for online merchants. Additionally, the company provides services such as pickup, packaging, and batch fulfillment, enhancing the efficiency of e-commerce operations.
Zero Hash
Series C in 2020
Zero Hash LLC is a B2B embedded infrastructure platform that facilitates the seamless integration of digital assets into customer experiences for various businesses. Founded in 2017 and based in Chicago, Illinois, the company provides comprehensive post-trade settlement services, including the storage of digital assets, settlements, institutional custody, and compliance with regulatory requirements. Its offerings encompass a money transmitter platform and an API that simplifies access to digital asset services. Zero Hash caters to a diverse clientele, including neo-banks, broker-dealers, and payment service providers, allowing them to offer digital asset trading, custody, and related products. By managing backend complexities and compliance, Zero Hash enables clients to focus on developing user-friendly crypto products, thereby broadening access to digital assets across various markets.
Kalderos
Series B in 2020
Kalderos, Inc. is a healthcare technology company that specializes in drug discount management solutions. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional location in Brookfield, Wisconsin, Kalderos offers a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform designed to analyze and optimize the coordination of drug discount programs for healthcare providers, manufacturers, and payers. The platform employs advanced models and machine learning processes to identify and resolve non-compliance issues, detect inconsistencies, and provide data management capabilities. By offering features such as claims verification, dispute resolution, and discount monitoring, Kalderos enables its clients to streamline the communication and payment processes associated with drug discounts, ultimately eliminating waste and enhancing efficiency in the healthcare system.
Broadstep Behavorial Health
Private Equity Round in 2020
Broadstep Behavioral Health specializes in providing a comprehensive range of behavioral health and supportive living services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), mental illness, and co-occurring disorders. The organization serves over 1,300 individuals across 86 facilities in states including Wisconsin, North Carolina, New Jersey, Illinois, and South Carolina. Broadstep focuses on delivering physical, emotional, and mental support through various programs, including residential, educational, and vocational services. The aim is to create safe and nurturing environments where individuals feel valued and supported, fostering personal growth and community integration.
Venminder
Series B in 2019
Venminder, Inc. is a provider of a software-as-a-service platform focused on third-party risk management. Founded in 2001 and based in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, with an additional office in Chicago, Venminder offers a cloud-based solution that enables organizations to assess, monitor, and manage risks associated with third-party vendors. The platform includes various modules for vendor profile management, contract management, risk assessments, and compliance oversight. Additionally, Venminder provides services such as document collection, financial statement analysis, security reviews, and vendor monitoring. The company's offerings cater to a diverse range of industries, including financial services, insurance, healthcare, educational institutions, and retail. Previously known as Digital Comply, Inc., Venminder rebranded in April 2016 to better reflect its focus on vendor risk management.
Hireology
Series D in 2019
Hireology, Inc. is a Chicago-based company that offers a web-based hiring management software platform designed to help businesses source, engage, and hire top talent. Founded in 2009, it provides an all-in-one solution that streamlines the hiring process by integrating features such as a fully-hosted career site, job postings, pre-hire assessments, and background checks. The platform is particularly tailored for decentralized organizations, including franchise systems, banks, healthcare systems, and dealer networks. By leveraging data on high-performing employees, Hireology's Selection Manager enables organizations to make better hiring decisions, reduce turnover, and enhance productivity across multiple locations. Its comprehensive approach also includes managing employee onboarding, payroll, and benefits, making it a valuable resource for businesses aiming to build effective teams.
FourKites
Series C in 2019
FourKites, Inc. is a software company that specializes in providing a predictive supply chain platform aimed at enhancing operational efficiency for freight brokers and shippers. Founded in 2013 and based in Chicago, Illinois, the company offers a real-time tracking platform that serves shippers, carriers, third-party logistics providers, and freight brokers. Its solutions include BackHaul Management, which identifies potential deadhead miles, and CarrierLink, which facilitates real-time synchronization between brokers and owner-operators. FourKites stands out in the industry for its Intelligent Control Tower, which utilizes AI-driven technology to create digital twins of supply chains, automate resolutions, and improve collaboration among stakeholders. By processing actionable data from various transportation modes, FourKites helps businesses reduce operating costs, enhance on-time performance, and strengthen customer relationships.
Zero Hash
Series B in 2018
Zero Hash LLC is a B2B embedded infrastructure platform that facilitates the seamless integration of digital assets into customer experiences for various businesses. Founded in 2017 and based in Chicago, Illinois, the company provides comprehensive post-trade settlement services, including the storage of digital assets, settlements, institutional custody, and compliance with regulatory requirements. Its offerings encompass a money transmitter platform and an API that simplifies access to digital asset services. Zero Hash caters to a diverse clientele, including neo-banks, broker-dealers, and payment service providers, allowing them to offer digital asset trading, custody, and related products. By managing backend complexities and compliance, Zero Hash enables clients to focus on developing user-friendly crypto products, thereby broadening access to digital assets across various markets.
ShipBob
Series C in 2018
ShipBob Inc. is a technology company that provides an online shipping and fulfillment platform tailored for small e-commerce businesses and direct-to-consumer brands. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, ShipBob offers an end-to-end fulfillment solution that includes warehousing, inventory management, and package delivery, ensuring shipments are processed within 1-2 business days. The company operates a network of fulfillment centers across the United States and integrates seamlessly with various e-commerce platforms, such as eBay, Shopify, Amazon, and Magento. ShipBob's software enables users to manage orders, track real-time stock levels, and communicate with customers, streamlining the fulfillment process for online merchants. Additionally, the company provides services such as pickup, packaging, and batch fulfillment, enhancing the efficiency of e-commerce operations.
Venminder
Series B in 2018
Venminder, Inc. is a provider of a software-as-a-service platform focused on third-party risk management. Founded in 2001 and based in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, with an additional office in Chicago, Venminder offers a cloud-based solution that enables organizations to assess, monitor, and manage risks associated with third-party vendors. The platform includes various modules for vendor profile management, contract management, risk assessments, and compliance oversight. Additionally, Venminder provides services such as document collection, financial statement analysis, security reviews, and vendor monitoring. The company's offerings cater to a diverse range of industries, including financial services, insurance, healthcare, educational institutions, and retail. Previously known as Digital Comply, Inc., Venminder rebranded in April 2016 to better reflect its focus on vendor risk management.
FourKites
Series B in 2018
FourKites, Inc. is a software company that specializes in providing a predictive supply chain platform aimed at enhancing operational efficiency for freight brokers and shippers. Founded in 2013 and based in Chicago, Illinois, the company offers a real-time tracking platform that serves shippers, carriers, third-party logistics providers, and freight brokers. Its solutions include BackHaul Management, which identifies potential deadhead miles, and CarrierLink, which facilitates real-time synchronization between brokers and owner-operators. FourKites stands out in the industry for its Intelligent Control Tower, which utilizes AI-driven technology to create digital twins of supply chains, automate resolutions, and improve collaboration among stakeholders. By processing actionable data from various transportation modes, FourKites helps businesses reduce operating costs, enhance on-time performance, and strengthen customer relationships.
ShipBob
Series B in 2017
ShipBob Inc. is a technology company that provides an online shipping and fulfillment platform tailored for small e-commerce businesses and direct-to-consumer brands. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, ShipBob offers an end-to-end fulfillment solution that includes warehousing, inventory management, and package delivery, ensuring shipments are processed within 1-2 business days. The company operates a network of fulfillment centers across the United States and integrates seamlessly with various e-commerce platforms, such as eBay, Shopify, Amazon, and Magento. ShipBob's software enables users to manage orders, track real-time stock levels, and communicate with customers, streamlining the fulfillment process for online merchants. Additionally, the company provides services such as pickup, packaging, and batch fulfillment, enhancing the efficiency of e-commerce operations.
FourKites
Series A in 2016
FourKites, Inc. is a software company that specializes in providing a predictive supply chain platform aimed at enhancing operational efficiency for freight brokers and shippers. Founded in 2013 and based in Chicago, Illinois, the company offers a real-time tracking platform that serves shippers, carriers, third-party logistics providers, and freight brokers. Its solutions include BackHaul Management, which identifies potential deadhead miles, and CarrierLink, which facilitates real-time synchronization between brokers and owner-operators. FourKites stands out in the industry for its Intelligent Control Tower, which utilizes AI-driven technology to create digital twins of supply chains, automate resolutions, and improve collaboration among stakeholders. By processing actionable data from various transportation modes, FourKites helps businesses reduce operating costs, enhance on-time performance, and strengthen customer relationships.
Hireology
Series B in 2014
Hireology, Inc. is a Chicago-based company that offers a web-based hiring management software platform designed to help businesses source, engage, and hire top talent. Founded in 2009, it provides an all-in-one solution that streamlines the hiring process by integrating features such as a fully-hosted career site, job postings, pre-hire assessments, and background checks. The platform is particularly tailored for decentralized organizations, including franchise systems, banks, healthcare systems, and dealer networks. By leveraging data on high-performing employees, Hireology's Selection Manager enables organizations to make better hiring decisions, reduce turnover, and enhance productivity across multiple locations. Its comprehensive approach also includes managing employee onboarding, payroll, and benefits, making it a valuable resource for businesses aiming to build effective teams.
Venminder
Venture Round in 2013
Venminder, Inc. is a provider of a software-as-a-service platform focused on third-party risk management. Founded in 2001 and based in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, with an additional office in Chicago, Venminder offers a cloud-based solution that enables organizations to assess, monitor, and manage risks associated with third-party vendors. The platform includes various modules for vendor profile management, contract management, risk assessments, and compliance oversight. Additionally, Venminder provides services such as document collection, financial statement analysis, security reviews, and vendor monitoring. The company's offerings cater to a diverse range of industries, including financial services, insurance, healthcare, educational institutions, and retail. Previously known as Digital Comply, Inc., Venminder rebranded in April 2016 to better reflect its focus on vendor risk management.
Nanosphere
Series D in 2006
Nanosphere, Inc. is a healthcare company specializing in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of molecular diagnostic tests for infectious diseases and drug resistance markers. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois, Nanosphere offers the Verigene System, a molecular diagnostics platform that enables sensitive genomic and protein testing from a single workstation. This system allows for rapid testing—typically completed in hours rather than days—enhancing disease detection and optimal patient treatment. The Verigene System incorporates innovative microfluidics technology, utilizing gold nanoparticles to capture proteins and nucleic acids from clinical samples, such as blood. Nanosphere primarily serves hospital-based laboratories and academic research institutions across the United States, aiming to improve healthcare outcomes and economics through advanced diagnostic capabilities. As of June 2016, Nanosphere operates as a subsidiary of Luminex Corporation.
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