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 Restaurants
Sizzling Platter
Acquisition in 2025
Sizzling Platter, LLC is a food and beverage company that owns and manages a diverse range of fast casual restaurants in the United States and internationally. Founded in 1963 and headquartered in Murray, Utah, the company offers a variety of menu items, including pizzas, donuts, coffee, burgers, steak, seafood, and salads. Sizzling Platter focuses on acquiring and supporting various restaurant brands, providing them with the resources needed for growth and enhanced return on capital. The company is committed to delivering a quick service and casual dining experience at affordable prices, while also engaging in community initiatives such as donating food to those in need.
Pollo Tropical
Debt Financing in 2024
Pollo Tropical has been committed to providing fresh, great-tasting dishes in its kitchens every day. Authentic preparation, fresh ingredients, and a creative touch on traditional flavors are the perfect mix for delicious, craveable food.
Sustainable Restaurant Group
Private Equity Round in 2018
Sustainable Restaurant Group is a collection of brands that are defining the future of hospitality through a deep commitment to environmental and social change. We make mindful business decisions that connect environmental impact, the prosperity of our team members and purveyors, as well as the enrichment of the communities we live in. We seek opportunities to create new concepts that inspire change by providing an innovative experience that meets the mind and enlivens the spirit.
Retail Zoo
Acquisition in 2014
Retail Zoo, founded in 2000, operates as a franchiser of quick-serve food brands in Australia, including Boost Juice Bars, Salsa’s Fresh Mex Grill, and Cibo Espresso. The company specializes in offering a diverse range of products such as smoothies, juices, hot drinks, soups, and salad wraps, allowing customers to customize their orders according to personal preferences. Retail Zoo is focused on growth, with plans to more than double its size in the next decade. To support its franchise partners, the company has developed a robust set of systems and services, emphasizing innovation and teamwork. With a commitment to remaining a significant player in the food retail sector, Retail Zoo continues to expand its presence and enhance its offerings.
Skylark
Acquisition in 2012
Skylark is a casual dining restaurant chain that serves Western, Japanese, Italian, and Chinese cuisines under the brand names Gusto, Bamiyan, Yumean, Jonathan's, Steak Gusto, Grazie Garden's, Ohashi Café Gusto, Aiya, S Gusto, Totoyamichi, Shabuyo, Karayoshi, Chawan, Tonkara-tei, La Ohana, and Murashi no Mori Coffee.
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