Bain Capital
Coverage of Bain Capital in the Nexus archive.
- Samsung and SK Hynix still have one advantage Japan can't match, says Kioxia dealmaker
Yuji Sugimoto of Bain Capital, who led the acquisition of Toshiba Memory (now Kioxia), stated that South Korean chip giants Samsung and SK Hynix have a structural advantage due to centralized decision-making. Kioxia's stock surged over 4,000% since its 2024 listing, driven by AI demand, but Sugimoto argued that Japanese corporate governance would have hindered its turnaround. Bain has exited its stake in Kioxia.
- Bain and Advent Team Up on a Fresh Bid for Brazil’s Amil
Bain Capital and Advent have partnered on a new proposal to acquire a stake in Brazil's fourth-largest health insurer, Amil. Owner Jose Seripieri Filho is open to selling a portion of his stake while retaining control.
- AI fuels private equity’s biggest ever windfalls
AI is driving major financial gains in private equity, with Bain Capital poised to earn a $15 billion profit from its investment in chipmaker Kioxia.
- How an AI windfall gave Bain Capital one of the most lucrative private equity deals ever
Bain Capital is set to earn $15 billion in profits from its 2018 acquisition of Kioxia, formerly known as Toshiba Memory. The deal is highlighted as one of the most lucrative private equity transactions to date.
- Bain Capital Makes Non-Binding Bid for Australia’s oOh!Media
Bain Capital has made a non-binding bid to acquire Australia's oOh!Media. The proposed transaction involves a potential takeover of the outdoor advertising company.
- Sam Altman's eye-scanning startup is laying off employees
Tools for Humanity, a startup co-founded by Sam Altman, is laying off employees amid struggles to generate revenue with its iris-scanning 'Orb' device. Despite a $2.5 billion valuation and backing from investors like Andreessen Horowitz, the company faces challenges in proving its technology's viability and regulatory acceptance.
- AI robot can change your tires in half the time
A new AI-powered robotic system called SmartBay can change tires in half the time it takes a human, with a single technician able to manage up to three bays simultaneously. The system is developed by Automated Tire Inc., a company founded by serial tire entrepreneur Andy Chalofsky. The technology aims to revolutionize the tire service industry, which is struggling to hire technicians amidst increasing demand.
- VW Is Said to Shortlist EQT Group, CVC, Bain for Everllence
Volkswagen is reportedly shortlisting EQT Group, CVC, and Bain for a potential deal involving Everllence. The article mentions an Everllence sign outside a facility, suggesting the company's presence in the market.