Bain Capital Life Sciences Investors, LLC is a principal investment firm based in Boston, Massachusetts, focusing on investments in the life sciences sector. The firm specializes in various types of investments, including inflection capital, growth capital, buyouts, and turnaround investments. It targets biopharmaceutical, specialty pharmaceutical, medical device, diagnostics, and enabling life science technology companies worldwide. Bain Capital Life Sciences aims to support companies that drive medical innovation and address unmet medical needs, providing not only capital but also strategic assistance to enhance their growth and value during critical phases. The firm's unique expertise in the life sciences landscape allows it to effectively navigate complex investment opportunities and contribute to advancements in healthcare.
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Darren Abrahamson
Partner
Amit Chandra
Partner
Tan Chuqiao
Partner
Ryan Cotton
Managing Director
Wayne DeVeydt
Managing Director
David B. Edelson
Managing Director, Portfolio Group
Kevin Guan
Managing Director
Andrew Hack
Managing Director
Christopher Kastner
Operating Partner
Charles Lawson
Managing Director
Casey Leonetti
Operating Partner
Ian Loring
Managing Director
Benjamin Lund
Partner
Rishi Mandawat
Managing Director
Christophe Jacobs van Merlen
Managing Director
Hans Sherman
Partner
Mark Sutton
SVP and Chief Information Security Office
Paolo Massimiliano Maria Vismara
Executive Vice President
Nigel Walder
Managing Director
Michael Ward
Managing Director, COO and CFO
Patricia Winton
Partner, Global Head of ESG
Amanda Zajac
Investor
Jia Zhu
Partner
Jack Sun
Managing Director
Will Cozean
Managing Director
Past deals in Pennsylvania
Lincoln Financial Group
Post in 2025
Lincoln Financial Group is a Fortune 500 insurance and financial services company based in Radnor, Pennsylvania, established in 1905 with the endorsement of Robert Todd Lincoln, the son of Abraham Lincoln. The company is dedicated to providing a wide range of products, including life insurance, annuities, retirement plan services, and group protection. It focuses on wealth protection, accumulation, and retirement income solutions, aiming to help individuals secure better futures for themselves and their families. With over a century of experience, Lincoln Financial Group has built its reputation on the principles and ideals associated with Abraham Lincoln, emphasizing honesty and dependability in its financial services.
Areteia Therapeutics
Series A in 2024
Areteia Therapeutics is a biotechnology company committed to putting asthma patients in better control of their disease. The company was spun out of Pennsylvania-based Knopp, which published results from its phase 2 clinical trial last year that showed its oral drug candidate could reduce the count of blood eosinophil, which is an indication of improving lung function and is found in several asthma-related treatments.
Areteia Therapeutics
Series A in 2022
Areteia Therapeutics is a biotechnology company committed to putting asthma patients in better control of their disease. The company was spun out of Pennsylvania-based Knopp, which published results from its phase 2 clinical trial last year that showed its oral drug candidate could reduce the count of blood eosinophil, which is an indication of improving lung function and is found in several asthma-related treatments.
Hand In Hand Soap
Funding Round in 2021
Hand In Hand Soap, founded in 2011 by Bill Glaab and Courtney Apple, is a personal care brand based in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania. The company is committed to social responsibility through its Give Back program, which ensures that for every product sold, a bar of soap and access to clean water is donated to a child in need. Over the past decade, Hand In Hand has donated over 13 million bars of soap and provided thousands with clean water access. The brand's product range includes bar soap, liquid hand soap, hand sanitizer, body wash, sugar scrubs, and lotions. Additionally, Hand In Hand emphasizes sustainability by producing only palm oil-free products and raising awareness about the environmental and human rights issues associated with palm oil production.
Marinus Pharmaceuticals
Post in 2019
Marinus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing and commercializing innovative therapeutics for rare seizure disorders and neuropsychiatric conditions. The company's primary product candidate, ganaxolone, is an allosteric modulator of GABAA receptors, designed for both intravenous and oral administration for various patient populations. It aims to address multiple indications, including status epilepticus, cyclin dependent kinase-like 5 deficiency disorder, PCDH19-related epilepsy, tuberous sclerosis complex, postpartum depression, and treatment-resistant depression. Marinus Pharmaceuticals collaborates with NovaMedica and has license agreements with Purdue Neuroscience Company and CyDex Pharmaceuticals to advance its research and therapeutic offerings. Founded in 2003, the company is headquartered in Radnor, Pennsylvania.
Penn Foster
Acquisition in 2018
Penn Foster College, Penn Foster Career School, and Penn Foster High School are part of Penn Foster, Inc., a global leader in online education. For more than 118 years, Penn Foster has been providing accredited career-focused degree and vocational programs in the fields of allied health, business, technology, education, and select trades. Nationally and regionally accredited Penn Foster High School (www.PennFosterHighSchool.com) and Penn Foster Career School (www.pennfoster.edu) are headquartered in Scranton, PA, with regional offices in Montreal, Canada. Penn Foster College is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Marinus Pharmaceuticals
Post in 2017
Marinus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing and commercializing innovative therapeutics for rare seizure disorders and neuropsychiatric conditions. The company's primary product candidate, ganaxolone, is an allosteric modulator of GABAA receptors, designed for both intravenous and oral administration for various patient populations. It aims to address multiple indications, including status epilepticus, cyclin dependent kinase-like 5 deficiency disorder, PCDH19-related epilepsy, tuberous sclerosis complex, postpartum depression, and treatment-resistant depression. Marinus Pharmaceuticals collaborates with NovaMedica and has license agreements with Purdue Neuroscience Company and CyDex Pharmaceuticals to advance its research and therapeutic offerings. Founded in 2003, the company is headquartered in Radnor, Pennsylvania.
Helomics
Series D in 2010
Helomics Corporation is a personalized healthcare company focused on oncology, providing innovative tools to assist physicians and patients in making informed decisions throughout the cancer care continuum. It has developed a Precision Cellular Analytical Platform that analyzes cellular data over a 25-35 day period. Among its key products are ChemoFx, which aids in selecting effective treatments for gynecologic cancer patients; BioSpeciFx, offering biomarker tests for evaluating tumor responses at the molecular level; and GeneFx products, which use gene signatures to inform treatment options for colon and lung cancer patients. Additionally, Helomics provides tumor profiling services, including bioinformatics and patient-derived tumor models, which enhance clinical research and drug development. The company employs artificial intelligence through its D-CHIP platform to create personalized oncology roadmaps for patients. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Helomics operates as a subsidiary of Predictive Oncology Inc.
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