Bain Capital Ventures
UnclaimedAt a Glance
- Check Size
- $100K – $100M
- Stage
- Seed, Series A, Series B+
- AUM
- $6.5B
- Sectors
- AI, Enterprise, Fintech
- Founded
- 2001
- HQ
- Boston, MA
About Bain Capital Ventures
Bain Capital Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Boston, MA founded in 2001. Bain Capital Ventures helps founders build iconic businesses that transform the way we live and work. The firm focuses on Seed, Series A, Series B+ investments across sectors including AI, Enterprise, Fintech. The firm manages $6.5B in assets under management. Notable portfolio companies include LinkedIn, SurveyMonkey, Bloomreach, Redis, Kensho, Attentive, DocuSign and SendGrid. Partners with entrepreneurs building category-defining companies across AI, enterprise software, and fintech.
Investment Thesis
“Partners with entrepreneurs building category-defining companies across AI, enterprise software, and fintech.”
Sector Focus
Investment Stage
Notable Portfolio Companies
Key Team (6)
Fund History (4 funds)
| Fund | Vintage | Size | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | $1.75B | — | |
| — | $1.0B | — | |
| — | $550M | — | |
| — | $400M | — |
Investment Timeline (10 deals)
2023
Redis
Growth$110M2022
Gong
$250M2021
SentinelOne
$267MDocusign
Growth2020
Kustomer
$60M2019
Rent the Runway
$125M2018
Flywire
$100M2017
Rapid7
Growth2016
Lime
Series A$12M2015
Jet.com
Series A$80MTeam (12)
Aaref Hilaly
Partner, Bain Capital Ventures
Ajay Agarwal
Partner, Bain Capital Ventures
Enrique Salem
Partner, Bain Capital Ventures
Kevin Zhang
Partner, Bain Capital Ventures
Leslie Crowe
Partner, Bain Capital Ventures
Matt Harris
Partner, Bain Capital Ventures
Merritt Hummer
Partner, Bain Capital Ventures
Noah Breslow
Partner and Head of Platform, Bain Capital Ventures
Rak Garg
Principal, Bain Capital Ventures
Sarah Hinkfuss
Partner, Bain Capital Ventures
Scott Friend
Partner, Bain Capital Ventures
Zeeza Cole
Principal, Bain Capital Ventures
Frequently Asked Questions
What stage does Bain Capital Ventures invest at?
Bain Capital Ventures primarily invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B+ stages. This means they focus on companies that are building their initial product and finding product-market fit.
Where is Bain Capital Ventures located?
Bain Capital Ventures is headquartered in Boston, MA. Many of their portfolio companies are also based in this region, though they invest across geographies.
What sectors does Bain Capital Ventures focus on?
Bain Capital Ventures focuses on investments in AI, Enterprise, Fintech. Their portfolio reflects deep expertise and networks within these sectors.
What is Bain Capital Ventures's typical check size?
Bain Capital Ventures's typical investment check size ranges from $100K to $100M. Actual amounts may vary based on the stage, sector, and specific opportunity.
How much does Bain Capital Ventures have under management?
Bain Capital Ventures manages approximately $6.5B in assets under management (AUM) across their funds.
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