Bain Capital Ventures raises $1.6bn fund to back ‘next-gen’ AI startups
Wednesday, September 16, 2026 · first reported by Private Equity Wire and 5 others
Bain Capital Ventures closed Fund XI at $1.6 billion for early-stage investing in infrastructure, physical AI, security, and services (post-AGI thesis); slightly larger than $1.4 billion predecessor; significant partner/employee and institutional LP participation.
- Size
- $1.6B
- Stage
- Launch
- People
- Slater Stich
- Asset class
- Venture
- Geography
- North America
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Coverage
6 sources- Private Equity WireBain Capital Ventures raises $1.6bn fund to back ‘next-gen’ AI startups
- Venture Capital JournalBain Capital Ventures closes on $1.6bn for Fund XI, targeting AI infrastructure and more
- TechCrunchHow Bain Capital Ventures plans to deploy its fresh $1.6B fund
- AltAssetsBain Capital Ventures picks up $1.6bn at Fund XI close
- Business WireBain Capital Ventures Announces $1.6B New Fund to Invest in Founders Building for an Abundant Post-AGI World
- HedgeCo InsightsBain Capital Ventures Closed Fund XI at $1.6 Billion for Post-AGI Early-Stage Investing
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