Bain Capital Ventures raises $1.6bn fund to back ‘next-gen’ AI startups
Thursday, September 17, 2026 · first reported by Private Equity Wire
Bain Capital Ventures closes $1.6B fund (14% larger than prior $1.4B vehicle) targeting 30–40 early-stage AI infrastructure, security and applications companies; fund will leverage wider Bain Capital PE and credit platforms.
- Size
- $1.6B
- Stage
- Launch
- People
- Slater Stich
- Asset class
- Venture
- Geography
- North America
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