Baird Capital Company Research Report

Company Overview

Name: Baird Capital

Mission: Committed to investing in founder and entrepreneur-led B2B Tech & Services companies and supporting their operational and growth needs. Baird Capital is focused on culture and partnership approaches with management teams.

Founded: 1989

Key People:

Gordon Pan, President

Stephen Steele, Chief Executive Officer

David Stanton, Chief Executive Officer

Eric Christopher, Co-Founder of Zylo

Jamie Denison-Pender, Founder of Prescient Healthcare Group

Michael Holgate, Partner with Baird Capital’s Global Private Equity Team

Headquarters: No specific location mentioned, but offices are present in the US, UK, and Asia.

Number of Employees: Approximately 5,100

Revenue: More than $2.79 billion in 2023.

Area of Expertise: Renowned for its unique investment strategies in the B2B Tech & Services space, leveraging a deep network and global resources.

Products

Baird Capital does not offer specific products but manages investment platforms:

Global Private Equity Platform

U.S. Venture Capital Platform

Investment Focus

Deep expertise in B2B technology & services

Works with a network of executive talent and corporate relationships

Offers operational support to portfolio companies

Recent Developments

Key Investments and Exits

Investment in Newmarket Strategy:

Announced on January 8, 2025.

Growth capital investment to support the company’s growth in pharmaceutical services and healthcare advisory.

Exit from STR Investment:

Announced on December 10, 2024.

Sale to STAR Capital. STR provides subsea sensor equipment and solutions.

Notable growth in US revenues by over 300% during the investment period.

Investment in ModelOp:

August 19, 2024.

$10 million Series B funding to accelerate AI Governance software efforts.

New Features and Services

Supporting technological development and international expansion, particularly in sectors like sustainability and the energy transition.

Summary

Baird Capital is an influential player in the financial and investment services industry, with a strong focus on B2B technology & services. It pursues investments globally across private equity and venture capital platforms, providing operational support and growth strategies tailored to entrepreneurial-led businesses. With a strategic focus on collaboration, culture, and values, Baird Capital has successfully supported numerous companies in reaching their growth aspirations and expanding capability footprints. The company's commitment to excellence is evidenced by its placement on the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list, an honor it has received for 21 consecutive years.