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Bain Capital Credit, founded as Sankaty Advisors in 1998 by Jonathan Lavine, is a leading global credit specialist. Bain Capital Credit has more than $26.8 billion in assets under management, investing in distressed debt, leveraged loans, private lending, high-yield bonds, structured products, non-performing loans (NPLs) and equities.
Bain Capital Credit has grown to over 230 employees with offices across the US, Europe, Australia and Asia.
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Bain Capital Credit Funds
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
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Bain Capital Private Credit (Public Offering Fund)
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Private Equity (PE)
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SaaS
Software
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Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
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North America
Europe
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$5-10 m
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$363 M
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May 2024
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FAQs about Bain Capital Credit
Is Bain Capital Credit a venture capital or private equity firm?
Bain Capital Credit operates as a fund of funds. It backs companies at Seed, Series A and Series B, writing tickets of $10-50 m.
Where is Bain Capital Credit located?
Bain Capital Credit is located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
When was Bain Capital Credit founded?
Bain Capital Credit was founded in 1998.
What sectors and industries does Bain Capital Credit invest in?
Bain Capital Credit invests in companies and startups in SaaS, Software, LegalTech.
What is Bain Capital Credit geographical focus of investments?
Bain Capital Credit invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe.
At what stages of companies and startups does Bain Capital Credit typically invest in?
Bain Capital Credit invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series A, Series B.
What is the usual amount of Bain Capital Credit investment?
Bain Capital Credit usually invests $10-50 m on average.
What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Bain Capital Credit?
Bain Capital Credit has around $52 999m assets under management.
When was Bain Capital Credit last fund created?
Bain Capital Credit last fund was created/launched in 2024-05-31
What are the contacts of Bain Capital Credit?
Bain Capital Credit can be reached through its website baincapitalcredit.com, its LinkedIn page and its X account. Its general enquiries address is ir@baincapital.com. Cold-mailing a general inbox rarely reaches a partner, so Private Equity List also lists the investment-team contacts for Bain Capital Credit — names, roles, verified work emails and LinkedIn profiles — available on a Pro plan from $129/month (see pricing). Contacts are sourced from the firm's website and LinkedIn and re-verified on a rolling cycle. Spot a stale contact, or none at all? Report it — we re-run that firm within 48h and get back to you.
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