Baird Capital

Private Equity

Founded in 1980, Baird is the direct investment arm of Robert W. Baird & Co. Based in Chicago, the firm puruses investments in healthcare and other targeted sectors. Healthcare companies in Baird’s portfolio include Alpha Source, a provider of solutions for medical equipment maintenance and service, medical device battery manufacturing and medical equipment parts distribution; Prescient Healthcare Group, a product strategy consultancy to the global biopharmaceutical industry; and New Vitality, a direct marketer of supplements and personal care products.

Chicago, United States · 26+ investments · 21 portfolio companies

Early Stage
Growth
Late Stage
Biotech
Healthcare
Medical Devices
Headquarters
Chicago, United States
Founded
1980
AUM
$5.0B
Portfolio Companies
21
Total Investments
26
Last Investment
Sep 2024
Geographic Focus
United States, United Kingdom

Investment Thesis

Targets founder-led, lower middle-market companies for growth equity, venture capital, and buyout investments across strategically selected sectors.

Baird Capital is a Private Equity firm based in Chicago, United States. It has made 26 investments, including EMIDS, GreenLight Bio and Vodori. Focus areas include Biotech and Healthcare.

Portfolio21

Co-investors24

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24 co-investors across 36 shared portfolio companies — who they back alongside, and how often they lead.

Venture Capital ×22 · Bank ×1 · Angel Group ×1 · 40 shared rounds

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