Baird Capital

Baird Capital is a global investment firm that makes venture capital, growth equity, and private equity investments across regions worldwide. It partners with management teams and entrepreneurs to build growth‑oriented companies in sectors including healthcare, technology-enabled services, financial technology and services, industrial technology, and other B2B technology-driven industries. The firm seeks opportunities in lower middle‑market and middle‑market companies and aims to create value through active ownership and strategic support. With origins dating to 1989, Baird Capital maintains a global footprint spanning the United States, Europe and Asia through its affiliated platforms and regional teams.

Daniel Almon

Principal

Wolfgang Alvano

Managing Director

Joanna Arras

Partner

Jubril Ayanbunmi

Associate

James Benfield

Partner

Alfredo Bequillard

Managing Director, Capital Advisory

Timothy Byrne

Chief Information Officer and Managing Director

Thomas Coburn

Director and Global Industrial Group Member

Mark Donnelly

Partner, Technology Enabled Services

Aidan Elliott

Investor

Danielle Farmer

Investment Banking, Financial Sponsors Group - Vice President

Andrew Ferguson

Partner

Jonathan Fitzsimmons

Managing Director, Investment Banking

David Fraser

Operating Partner

Thomas Glynn

Senior Vice President, Private Wealth Management

Alexandra Goldman

Associate

David Gregorka

Venture Partner

Matthew Gura

Associate

Dennis Hall

Partner

Scott Hoffman

Operating Partner

Michael Holgate

Partner

Gina Kim

Vice President, Knowledge Services and Market Data

Louise Kingston

Director

Anjan Krishna

Associate, Private Equity

Jon Langenfeld

Managing Director, Head of Global Equities and Director of Equity Research

Michael Liang

Venture Partner

Michael Magluilo

Managing Director, Technology and Services Group

Terry Maxwell

CFO

John Neis

Principal

Gordon Pan

President

James Pavlik

Partner

Samuel Pollard

Investment Associate

Summer Powers

Associate

John Reim

Associate

Frederick Robertson

Venture Partner

Benedict Rocchio

Partner

Chase Sanders JD

Managing Director, Technology and Services Group

Becca Schlagenhauf

Vice President

David Schroeder

Operating Partner

Bill Suddath

Managing Director and Co-Head, Global Healthcare Investment Banking

Andrew Szyman

Senior Associate

Brett Tucker

Partner

Nicole Walker

Partner, Venture Capital - Healthcare

Ross Wright

Associate

Milord Yip

Vice President

Yongshan Zhang

Principal, China Growth Equity

Jason Zhao

Venture Partner

Anthony Zhu

Principal

Past deals in Illinois

ModelOp

Series B in 2024
ModelOp develops software that automates AI model deployment, monitoring, and governance. It serves Fortune1000 companies across industries like financial services, manufacturing, and healthcare. The platform helps manage ShadowAI and facilitates collaboration among executives, data scientists, IT professionals, and data teams.

Upfront Healthcare Services

Series C in 2022
Upfront Healthcare Services, Inc. is a Chicago-based company that specializes in creating a data analytics platform aimed at enhancing the ambulatory care experience for patients and healthcare providers. Founded in 2015, the company focuses on automating and personalizing care navigation to improve patient engagement and optimize resource allocation within physician practices. Its platform, known as Care Traffic Control, utilizes advanced analytics and personalized content to guide patients to the most appropriate care options, thereby increasing appointment efficiency and improving clinical outcomes. By leveraging a variety of data sources—including demographics, billing, scheduling, claims, and care gaps—Upfront Healthcare Services ensures that patient needs are effectively matched with available healthcare resources.

Vodori

Series A in 2021
Vodori, Inc. is a software development company based in Chicago, Illinois, specializing in solutions for life sciences organizations. Founded in 2005, Vodori's cloud-based platform simplifies the creation, approval, and distribution of promotional content for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and diagnostic sectors. The company's offerings include tools for promotional and medical information, sales enablement, and analytical insights, which help clients streamline their global marketing operations. By providing actionable insights and facilitating more effective collateral, Vodori enables life science companies to optimize essential processes while reducing costs and risks associated with marketing decisions.

Upfront Healthcare Services

Series B in 2020
Upfront Healthcare Services, Inc. is a Chicago-based company that specializes in creating a data analytics platform aimed at enhancing the ambulatory care experience for patients and healthcare providers. Founded in 2015, the company focuses on automating and personalizing care navigation to improve patient engagement and optimize resource allocation within physician practices. Its platform, known as Care Traffic Control, utilizes advanced analytics and personalized content to guide patients to the most appropriate care options, thereby increasing appointment efficiency and improving clinical outcomes. By leveraging a variety of data sources—including demographics, billing, scheduling, claims, and care gaps—Upfront Healthcare Services ensures that patient needs are effectively matched with available healthcare resources.

NowSecure

Series B in 2019
NowSecure is a mobile app security software company that provides automated security testing for iOS and Android apps, enabling rapid, scalable assessment in Agile and DevSecOps workflows. Its core platform performs continuous security, privacy, and compliance testing on pre-prod and published apps, with features for repeatable testing and real-time risk reporting. The company also offers complementary tools such as a workstation for analysts and a continuous monitoring solution, along with services including manual penetration testing, developer training, and technical support to help implement and run mobile security programs. NowSecure serves sectors such as financial services, retail, hospitality, and government. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Chicago, with additional offices in Vienna, Virginia, and Bellevue, Washington.

Hireology

Series D in 2019
Hireology is a cloud-based hiring management platform that helps organizations source, engage, hire, and onboard talent across multiple locations. The all-in-one system supports candidate sourcing, screening, assessments, interview guides, background checks, and skills verification, and it centralizes onboarding, payroll, and benefits administration. The platform includes a hosted career site, integrated job postings, and franchisor/franchisee capabilities, enabling franchise systems, banks and financial institutions, healthcare providers, dealer networks, and other multi-site operations to build and manage teams more efficiently. Based in Chicago, Hireology was founded in 2009.

Hireology

Series C in 2016
Hireology is a cloud-based hiring management platform that helps organizations source, engage, hire, and onboard talent across multiple locations. The all-in-one system supports candidate sourcing, screening, assessments, interview guides, background checks, and skills verification, and it centralizes onboarding, payroll, and benefits administration. The platform includes a hosted career site, integrated job postings, and franchisor/franchisee capabilities, enabling franchise systems, banks and financial institutions, healthcare providers, dealer networks, and other multi-site operations to build and manage teams more efficiently. Based in Chicago, Hireology was founded in 2009.

Signal

Series E in 2016
Signal Digital, Inc. is a digital marketing technology company that specializes in customer identity solutions for enterprises. Its platform enhances customer experiences by delivering contextual relevance across various engagement points. Key offerings include Onboard to Activate, which effectively targets the right customers while filtering out duplicates, and Onsite Identity Resolution, which identifies anonymous website visitors. Additionally, its Measurement solution provides real-time insights into media impressions and return on investment, enabling marketers to better understand their audiences. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Signal also maintains offices in London, Tokyo, and Sydney. As of August 2020, Signal operates as a subsidiary of TransUnion.

Synap Software Labs

Seed Round in 2015
Synap Software Labs is a B2B software company based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2015. The company specializes in developing a cloud-based, cross-platform relationship management tool called Synap, designed to enhance communication and collaboration among customer-facing teams. This platform streamlines the sharing of information by linking team email accounts and other communication tools, allowing users to track interactions with clients effectively. Synap enables managers and team members to engage in ongoing conversations, facilitates seamless coverage for absent colleagues, and helps locate important documents shared via email. By leveraging advancements in API technology, mobile platforms, and data analysis, Synap Software Labs aims to improve customer relationship management and empower users to foster stronger connections with their clients. As of 2018, the company operates as a subsidiary of Imagineer Technology Group, Inc.

eDo Interactive

Series E in 2015
eDo Interactive is a company that specializes in a card-linked offer platform designed to connect online advertising with in-store results. The platform allows users to personalize offers, which are then automatically accessible through credit cards, debit cards, and mobile devices. By leveraging partnerships with banks, eDo Interactive enables targeted advertising that seamlessly integrates with consumer payment methods. The company operates at the intersection of payments and advertising, addressing key trends in digital marketing, personalization, and mobile technology. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, eDo Interactive also maintains offices in Chicago, New York City, and Atlanta.

NowSecure

Series A in 2014
NowSecure is a mobile app security software company that provides automated security testing for iOS and Android apps, enabling rapid, scalable assessment in Agile and DevSecOps workflows. Its core platform performs continuous security, privacy, and compliance testing on pre-prod and published apps, with features for repeatable testing and real-time risk reporting. The company also offers complementary tools such as a workstation for analysts and a continuous monitoring solution, along with services including manual penetration testing, developer training, and technical support to help implement and run mobile security programs. NowSecure serves sectors such as financial services, retail, hospitality, and government. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Chicago, with additional offices in Vienna, Virginia, and Bellevue, Washington.

Sittercity

Debt Financing in 2013
Sittercity is a Chicago‑based company founded in 2001 that provides an online platform connecting families with local caregivers, including babysitters, nannies, special‑needs sitters, care companions, and pet sitters. The service offers tools to streamline the screening and hiring process, such as two levels of background checks, motor vehicle record checks, and an online safety guide. In addition to its traditional matching service, Sittercity has launched an on‑demand offering called Chime, which further simplifies the way parents and caregivers establish and manage trusted relationships. The platform serves families nationwide and is a subsidiary of Bright Horizons Family Solutions.

Sittercity

Series C in 2013
Sittercity is a Chicago‑based company founded in 2001 that provides an online platform connecting families with local caregivers, including babysitters, nannies, special‑needs sitters, care companions, and pet sitters. The service offers tools to streamline the screening and hiring process, such as two levels of background checks, motor vehicle record checks, and an online safety guide. In addition to its traditional matching service, Sittercity has launched an on‑demand offering called Chime, which further simplifies the way parents and caregivers establish and manage trusted relationships. The platform serves families nationwide and is a subsidiary of Bright Horizons Family Solutions.

Signal

Series D in 2013
Signal Digital, Inc. is a digital marketing technology company that specializes in customer identity solutions for enterprises. Its platform enhances customer experiences by delivering contextual relevance across various engagement points. Key offerings include Onboard to Activate, which effectively targets the right customers while filtering out duplicates, and Onsite Identity Resolution, which identifies anonymous website visitors. Additionally, its Measurement solution provides real-time insights into media impressions and return on investment, enabling marketers to better understand their audiences. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Signal also maintains offices in London, Tokyo, and Sydney. As of August 2020, Signal operates as a subsidiary of TransUnion.

eDo Interactive

Venture Round in 2013
eDo Interactive is a company that specializes in a card-linked offer platform designed to connect online advertising with in-store results. The platform allows users to personalize offers, which are then automatically accessible through credit cards, debit cards, and mobile devices. By leveraging partnerships with banks, eDo Interactive enables targeted advertising that seamlessly integrates with consumer payment methods. The company operates at the intersection of payments and advertising, addressing key trends in digital marketing, personalization, and mobile technology. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, eDo Interactive also maintains offices in Chicago, New York City, and Atlanta.

eDo Interactive

Series C in 2012
eDo Interactive is a company that specializes in a card-linked offer platform designed to connect online advertising with in-store results. The platform allows users to personalize offers, which are then automatically accessible through credit cards, debit cards, and mobile devices. By leveraging partnerships with banks, eDo Interactive enables targeted advertising that seamlessly integrates with consumer payment methods. The company operates at the intersection of payments and advertising, addressing key trends in digital marketing, personalization, and mobile technology. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, eDo Interactive also maintains offices in Chicago, New York City, and Atlanta.

Signal

Series C in 2012
Signal Digital, Inc. is a digital marketing technology company that specializes in customer identity solutions for enterprises. Its platform enhances customer experiences by delivering contextual relevance across various engagement points. Key offerings include Onboard to Activate, which effectively targets the right customers while filtering out duplicates, and Onsite Identity Resolution, which identifies anonymous website visitors. Additionally, its Measurement solution provides real-time insights into media impressions and return on investment, enabling marketers to better understand their audiences. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Signal also maintains offices in London, Tokyo, and Sydney. As of August 2020, Signal operates as a subsidiary of TransUnion.

eDo Interactive

Series B in 2011
eDo Interactive is a company that specializes in a card-linked offer platform designed to connect online advertising with in-store results. The platform allows users to personalize offers, which are then automatically accessible through credit cards, debit cards, and mobile devices. By leveraging partnerships with banks, eDo Interactive enables targeted advertising that seamlessly integrates with consumer payment methods. The company operates at the intersection of payments and advertising, addressing key trends in digital marketing, personalization, and mobile technology. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, eDo Interactive also maintains offices in Chicago, New York City, and Atlanta.

Sittercity

Series B in 2011
Sittercity is a Chicago‑based company founded in 2001 that provides an online platform connecting families with local caregivers, including babysitters, nannies, special‑needs sitters, care companions, and pet sitters. The service offers tools to streamline the screening and hiring process, such as two levels of background checks, motor vehicle record checks, and an online safety guide. In addition to its traditional matching service, Sittercity has launched an on‑demand offering called Chime, which further simplifies the way parents and caregivers establish and manage trusted relationships. The platform serves families nationwide and is a subsidiary of Bright Horizons Family Solutions.

NetRegulus

Series B in 2003
NetRegulus is a global technology company based in Oak Brook, Illinois, founded in 1982. The company specializes in providing Internet of Things (IoT) and augmented reality (AR) platforms, as well as enterprise applications tailored for various industries. Its enterprise applications are designed to assist manufacturers and other businesses in managing the lifecycle of their products, encompassing creation, connectivity, operation, analysis, and servicing. Additionally, NetRegulus offers web-based enterprise regulatory management software that enables life science companies to efficiently manage clinical study and quality data, enhancing their operational effectiveness and compliance.
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