12 investors at Bain Capital Ventures, based in Boston, MA with $6.5B under management.
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Partner, Bain Capital Ventures
Aaref Hilaly is a Partner at Bain Capital Ventures, a leading early-stage venture capital firm. He focuses his investment efforts on artificial intelligence, enterprise software, and SaaS companies, with a track record of backing innovative technology ventures. Throughout his career, Hilaly has demonstrated strong investment acumen, having supported notable companies including Acorns, the financial technology platform democratizing investment; Rent the Runway, the pioneer in fashion rental and circular economy; and Jet, the e-commerce platform that disrupted online retail. His expertise spans identifying transformative business models and supporting founders building the next generation of enterprise technology solutions. Based on his investment thesis and portfolio, Hilaly is particularly attuned to companies leveraging artificial intelligence to solve enterprise challenges and create sustainable competitive advantages.
Partner, Bain Capital Ventures
Ajay Agarwal brings deep operator experience from scaling Trilogy Software from 18 to 2,000+ employees and $300M+ revenue, which he uses to coach founders on enterprise sales hiring and go-to-market strategy with specific frameworks around when to hire first account executives and how to achieve product-market fit. He focuses on automation and "connecting atoms to bits" by investing in robotics, supply chain, and industrial automation companies, and leverages Bain Capital's broader private equity relationships to help early-stage software companies win blue-chip customers as design partners.
Partner, Bain Capital Ventures
Enrique Salem is a Partner at Bain Capital Ventures, where he focuses on identifying and scaling transformative companies in AI, enterprise software, and SaaS. With a keen eye for disruptive business models, Salem has backed notable portfolio companies including Acorns, the fintech platform democratizing investment access; Rent the Runway, the pioneering subscription fashion rental service; and Jet, the e-commerce innovator. His investment strategy emphasizes backing founders building solutions that reshape industries and create meaningful value for both users and markets. Salem brings deep expertise in evaluating technology-driven ventures at critical growth stages, with particular strength in identifying market opportunities at the intersection of consumer behavior and enterprise adoption. His work at Bain Capital Ventures reflects a commitment to partnering with exceptional teams tackling complex problems through innovative applications of technology.
Partner, Bain Capital Ventures
Kevin Zhang is a Partner at Bain Capital Ventures, where he focuses on investments in artificial intelligence, enterprise software, and SaaS companies. With a track record of identifying and supporting high-growth technology ventures, Zhang has been instrumental in backing several notable companies that have achieved significant market success. His investment portfolio includes Acorns, a mobile-first personal finance platform; Rent the Runway, a pioneer in fashion rental and subscription services; and Jet, an e-commerce marketplace that disrupted online retail. Zhang's expertise spans early to growth-stage investments, with a particular emphasis on technologies that transform how businesses operate and how consumers engage with digital services. His investment philosophy combines deep sector knowledge with a focus on founding teams and scalable business models.
Partner, Bain Capital Ventures
Leslie Crowe is a Partner at Bain Capital Ventures, where she focuses on investing in artificial intelligence, enterprise software, and SaaS companies. With a track record of identifying and supporting high-growth technology businesses, Crowe has been instrumental in backing notable portfolio companies including Acorns, the mobile-first personal finance platform; Rent the Runway, the pioneering fashion rental service; and Jet, the e-commerce innovator. Her investment thesis centers on companies leveraging technology to create transformative solutions across consumer and enterprise markets. Based on her professional background and investment activity, Crowe brings strategic expertise in scaling technology-driven businesses and recognizing market opportunities at the intersection of innovation and commercialization. Her work at Bain Capital Ventures reflects a commitment to partnering with founders building the next generation of impactful companies.
Partner, Bain Capital Ventures
Matt Harris is a Partner at Bain Capital Ventures, a leading venture capital firm focused on early and growth-stage investments. With expertise spanning artificial intelligence, enterprise software, and SaaS technologies, Harris identifies and supports innovative companies poised for significant market impact. His investment portfolio includes notable successes such as Acorns, the digital financial services platform; Rent the Runway, the pioneering clothing rental service; and Jet, the e-commerce marketplace. Through his work at Bain Capital Ventures, Harris leverages deep industry knowledge and a track record of backing transformative businesses to help founders scale their ventures and achieve market leadership.
Partner, Bain Capital Ventures
Merritt Hummer is a Partner at Bain Capital Ventures, where he focuses on identifying and scaling innovative companies in AI, enterprise software, and SaaS. With a track record of backing transformative businesses, Hummer has invested in notable companies including Acorns, the mobile-first personal finance platform; Rent the Runway, the fashion rental pioneer; and Jet, the e-commerce technology innovator. His investment philosophy centers on supporting founders building scalable solutions that address significant market opportunities. Based on his portfolio and focus areas, Hummer brings deep expertise in evaluating technology-driven businesses and supporting their growth trajectories. His work at Bain Capital Ventures reflects a commitment to backing companies that leverage artificial intelligence and modern enterprise tools to solve complex business challenges.
Partner and Head of Platform, Bain Capital Ventures
Noah Breslow is a Partner and Head of Platform at Bain Capital Ventures, where he focuses on investments in artificial intelligence, enterprise software, and SaaS companies. In his role, Breslow leverages his platform expertise to support portfolio companies with go-to-market strategies, operational scaling, and organizational development. His investment track record includes notable companies such as Acorns, a mobile-first financial services platform; Rent the Runway, a pioneering apparel rental service; and Jet, an e-commerce marketplace. Breslow's platform leadership position reflects his ability to combine deep sector expertise with hands-on operational support for growth-stage companies. His focus on AI and enterprise technology positions him at the intersection of transformative market trends and practical business scaling.
Principal, Bain Capital Ventures
Rak Garg is a Principal at Bain Capital Ventures, a leading venture capital firm focused on early and growth-stage investments. At BCV, Rak focuses on artificial intelligence, enterprise software, and SaaS companies, bringing strategic expertise to portfolio companies navigating rapid scaling and market expansion. Throughout his investment career, Rak has demonstrated a strong track record backing innovative consumer and enterprise platforms, including notable investments in Acorns, Rent the Runway, and Jet. His investment thesis centers on identifying transformative technology companies with strong unit economics and significant market opportunities. Rak combines deep sector knowledge with hands-on operational support, helping founders build category-defining businesses. His multidisciplinary focus across AI, enterprise solutions, and SaaS reflects the evolving landscape of high-growth technology investment.
Partner, Bain Capital Ventures
Sarah Hinkfuss is a Partner at Bain Capital Ventures, a leading venture capital firm focused on early and growth-stage investments. With expertise spanning artificial intelligence, enterprise software, and SaaS technologies, she identifies and supports innovative companies poised for significant market impact. Sarah has demonstrated strong investment acumen through her involvement with notable portfolio companies including Acorns, a fintech platform democratizing investment access; Rent the Runway, a pioneer in fashion rental and circular economy models; and Jet, an e-commerce marketplace that challenged traditional retail paradigms. Her investment philosophy emphasizes backing founders building transformative technology solutions that address real market needs. Based on her track record and focus areas, Sarah combines deep sector knowledge with strategic insight to help portfolio companies scale and achieve their ambitious goals. She maintains an active presence in the venture capital
Partner, Bain Capital Ventures
Scott Friend is a Partner at Bain Capital Ventures, a leading venture capital firm focused on early and growth-stage investments. With expertise spanning AI, enterprise software, and SaaS technologies, Friend brings deep investment acumen to identifying and supporting innovative companies. His investment portfolio includes notable successes such as Acorns, a fintech platform democratizing investment access; Rent the Runway, a pioneer in fashion subscription services; and Jet, an e-commerce marketplace. Friend's strategic focus on transformative technology and business models positions him to identify opportunities at the intersection of software innovation and enterprise application. Based on his track record and investment thesis, Friend contributes valuable operational and strategic guidance to portfolio companies navigating scaling challenges and market expansion.
Principal, Bain Capital Ventures
Zeeza Cole is a Principal at Bain Capital Ventures, where she focuses on identifying and supporting innovative companies across AI, enterprise software, and SaaS sectors. With a track record of backing transformative businesses, Cole has invested in notable companies including Acorns, the financial technology platform democratizing investing; Rent the Runway, a leader in fashion rental and sustainability; and Jet, the e-commerce innovator. Her investment thesis centers on businesses leveraging technology to solve complex problems and create significant market impact. Cole brings strategic expertise in scaling ventures and building sustainable competitive advantages. Based at Bain Capital Ventures, one of the leading venture capital firms globally, she works closely with entrepreneurs at critical growth stages to help realize their vision and drive industry transformation.
Bain Capital Ventures's investment team consists of 12 professionals, headquartered in Boston, MA and managing $6.5B in assets. The team brings diverse backgrounds and specialized expertise to evaluate and support portfolio companies.
Across the team, Bain Capital Ventures's investors cover expertise in AI, Enterprise, Other, SaaS. This breadth of sector knowledge enables the firm to evaluate opportunities across multiple verticals and provide specialized post-investment support to founders.
Bain Capital Ventures has 12 investors and partners on their team, based in Boston, MA. Each team member brings specialized expertise across different sectors and investment stages.
Bain Capital Ventures's team consists of 12 investment professionals. View individual investor profiles above for detailed backgrounds, focus areas, and portfolio companies.
Bain Capital Ventures manages approximately $6.5B in assets under management with a team of 12 investment professionals, headquartered in Boston, MA.
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