Founded in 1984 in Boston, Bain Capital is a privately held global alternative investment firm that has evolved into one of the most influential players in private equity, credit, venture capital, and real estate. The firm pioneered the value-added investment approach, leveraging deep industry insights and operational expertise to drive strategic transformation across its portfolio companies. Bain Capital operates from over 25 offices across four continents and manages approximately $180 billion in assets. Bain Capital Real Estate, a dedicated division within the firm, focuses on complex, demand-driven assets in sectors shaped by long-term demographic and economic trends. Its investment strategy emphasizes value-add opportunities, targeting infill industrial, open-air retail, and production studio assets. The firm builds customer-centric platforms with sector specialists and applies rigorous ESG criteria throughout the investment lifecycle. Recent acquisitions reflect Bain Capital’s strategic positioning in resilient asset classes. In 2025, it acquired a $208 million portfolio of 11 Class B warehouses in Northern New Jersey, 88% leased, underscoring its focus on last-mile logistics in supply-constrained markets. Additionally, Bain Capital and 11North Partners acquired three open-air retail centers in Oklahoma City for $212 million, anchored by Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s. In Brooklyn, Bain Capital partnered with Bungalow Projects to expand its production studio portfolio, acquiring a Red Hook property for $34 million.