Baird

Baird is a global financial consulting firm that specializes in private equity, capital markets, wealth management, and asset management. Established in 1919 and headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the firm operates through various subsidiaries, including Baird Capital, which focuses on venture capital, growth equity, and private equity investments across strategically-targeted sectors worldwide. Baird Capital encompasses several investment arms, such as Baird Venture Partners, which targets early to growth-stage investments in technology, healthcare, and industrial solutions, and Baird Capital Partners Europe, which specializes in lower middle-market buyouts in sectors like fintech, healthcare, and manufacturing. Baird also has a presence in Asia through Baird Asia Ltd., which develops strategies for private equity portfolio companies. With a strong emphasis on partnering with experienced management teams, Baird aims to drive value in its portfolio while providing comprehensive financial advice and services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, corporations, and municipalities.

Michael Bernstein

Partner

Andrew Dyer

Investment Director

Dan Jackson

Investment Manager

Anjan Krishna

Private Equity Associate

Rob Ospalik

Partner

Becca Schlagenhauf

vice_president

Brett H. Tucker

Partner

Past deals in Kentucky

Hilliard Lyons

Acquisition in 2018
The Wealth Advisors of Hilliard Lyons get to know clients deeply, understand their goals and ambitions, then build personal financial roadmaps that will allow them to reach their goals. Building on industry best practices and leveraging the acumen of Home Office staff, they guide clients through all the stages of their financial lives to help them achieve long-term peace of mind.

Hopebridge

Venture Round in 2017
Hopebridge, founded in 2005 and headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, provides a comprehensive range of outpatient services tailored to children requiring behavioral diagnosis and applied behavioral analysis (ABA), as well as occupational, feeding, and speech therapies. The organization operates autism therapy centers across multiple states, including Indiana, Kentucky, Georgia, Ohio, Colorado, and Arizona. Hopebridge specializes in addressing various challenges, such as neurological, genetic, and sensory processing disorders, language delays, and other behavioral concerns. In addition to therapy services, the company offers diagnostic assessments to identify the underlying causes of behavioral delays, ensuring that children receive appropriate and effective care in center, home, and school environments.