Bain Capital Ventures

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Portfolio · 12

Dream Security

AI-powered cybersecurity for nations and critical infrastructure.

Led ★ 2 rounds $360.0M committed Latest: 2026-06

Daylight Security

Managed Agentic Security Services

Led ★ 2 rounds $40.0M committed Latest: 2025-11

Grain

Currency Solution for Software Platforms and Marketplaces

Led ★ 1 round $33.0M committed Latest: 2025-03

Redis

Real-time Data Platform

Led ★ 5 rounds $198.0M committed Latest: 2020-08

BioCatch

Al-driven Behavioral Biometrics for Cybersecurity

Led ★ 1 round $145.0M committed Latest: 2020-04

Armis

Cyber Exposure Management & Security

2 rounds $95.0M committed Latest: 2019-04

Spacemesh

Blockchain Operating System

1 round $15.0M committed Latest: 2018-09

ObserveIT

Insider Threat Detection and Mitigation Solutions

2 rounds $53.0M committed Latest: 2018-07

IBM Turbonomic

Software and Programming

2 rounds $60.0M committed Latest: 2015-01

Skai

An omnichannel marketing platform for performance advertising, helping marketers connect across retail media, paid search, paid social, and app marketing.

Led ★ 1 round $20.0M committed Latest: 2014-04

Adquant

Social Advertising Software Company

Led ★ 1 round $20.0M committed Latest: 2014-04

ScaleBase

Distributed Database Management with Cloud Architecture

1 round $10.5M committed Latest: 2012-10

Investment activity

7 portfolio exits on record.

Funds · 15

• seed to growth-stage — $1.4B Feb 2023
• later-stage opportunities — $493M Feb 2023
• 13 — $560M Mar 2022
• 12 — $1.3B May 2021
• 9 — $650M Nov 2018
• 11 — $100M Nov 2018
• 10 — $250M Nov 2018
• 8 — $600M Jul 2016
• 7 — $200M Jun 2014
• 6 — $650M Jun 2014
• 5 — $600M Jan 2012
• 4 — $525M Feb 2010

Q&A

What was Bain Capital Ventures' most recent exit?

Bain Capital Ventures' most recent exit was BioCatch, which was acquired by Permira for $750M in May 2024.

What is Bain Capital Ventures' investment focus?

Bain Capital Ventures focuses on founders transforming major industries, including SaaS, infrastructure software, security, fintech, healthcare, commerce, and consumer tech. Their investments range from $1 million of seed capital through $100 million of growth equity.

What is the most recent fund raised by Bain Capital Ventures?

In February 2023, Bain Capital Ventures raised a $1.4B fund for seed to growth-stage opportunities and a $493M fund for later-stage opportunities.

Which sectors does Bain Capital Ventures primarily invest in?

Bain Capital Ventures shows a concentration in Business Software and Cyber Security, with 5 portfolio companies in each sector. They also have investments in Health Tech & Life Sciences and Fintech & Insurtech.

Can you name some of Bain Capital Ventures' notable portfolio companies?

Notable portfolio companies for Bain Capital Ventures include Redis and Upstream Bio.

What was a significant exit for Bain Capital Ventures in the cybersecurity sector?

A significant exit for Bain Capital Ventures in the cybersecurity sector was Armis, which was acquired by Insight Partners in January 2020.

What was the value of the IBM Turbonomic acquisition, a company in Bain Capital Ventures' portfolio?

IBM Turbonomic, a Bain Capital Ventures portfolio company, was acquired by IBM for $2B in June 2021.

What is the typical investment stage for Bain Capital Ventures?

Bain Capital Ventures invests across various stages, including Seed, A Round, B Round, C Round, D Round, E Round, F Round, and G Round.