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Overview
Bain Capital is a global private equity and investment firm with an AUM of $165B. Bain Capital operates many different funds and strategies, which include Private Equity, Credit, Venture, Real Estate, Life Sciences, Public Equity, Tech, Insurance, and Crypto.
Bain Capital was founded by partners of Bain & Company in the 1980s, although they operate as distinct entities. Bain Capital is based in Boston.
In 2022, Bain Capital raised $2.4B for its second tech opportunities fund.
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1 deal that the investment team you are recruiting with has done
1 person at the firm (ideally someone who would have influence over your recruiting process)
1 business model-specific detail to mention
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Selected Transaction
To expand its presence in India, Bain Capital announced its intent to acquire a 25% stake in alternative investment firm IIFL. As one of the nation's largest and fastest-growing managers, IIFL is expected to experience significant tailwinds from rapid national wealth creation.
Transaction Description: Bain Capital, LP entered into an agreement to acquire IIFL Wealth Management Limited (NSEI:IIFLWAM) from General Atlantic Singapore Fund Pte. Ltd
Transaction Value: $481.5mm
Transaction Date: Announced March 2022
Fact Sheet
Company Name: Bain Capital
Description: Bain Capital is an American private investment firm based in Boston investing across a range of industry sectors and geographic regions
Firm Category: Private Equity / Upper Middle Market
Status: Bain Capital is privately held
Founded: 1984
Assets Under Management: $165B
Flagship Fund Size: Bain Capital Fund XIII ($11.8B raised in 2021)
Co-Managing Partners: John Connaughton, Jonathan Lavine
Headquarters: Boston, USA
Resources
Based on the H1B Database, the average base salary for an Analyst at Bain Capital is $75k - $85k. We note that this salary information may be dated and not reflective of their current pay.