Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast The Cross-Platform Playbook w/ Bain Capital’s David Gross
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Oct 15, 2024 David Gross, co-managing partner at Bain Capital, shares insights into a firm that masterfully combines venture capital, private equity, real estate, and credit. He discusses their innovative approach to talent management and the significance of synergy across diverse asset classes. Gross highlights exciting opportunities in lab spaces within the life sciences and how collaboration boosts value in cybersecurity investments. The conversation reveals how internal leadership and cross-platform strategies drive organic growth and adapt to market changes.
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Industry Evolution
- The private equity industry has grown and stratified.
- Different models have emerged like multi-asset class players and monoline players.
Buyout Firm Changes
- Buyout firms' capital structures have drastically changed over the past decade.
- The growth and investments have been dizzying.
Bain Capital's Organic Expansion
- Bain Capital's expansion into credit, public equity, and venture capital began organically.
- It stemmed from a talent strategy, backing entrepreneurial individuals who saw opportunities to leverage the platform.