Solution
Venture Ecosystem
Venture Ecosystem
Building partnerships with the global start-up and VC ecosystem to accelerate innovation
Experience & Impact
3,000+
Connections made between start-ups and Bain clients
250
Executive immersions conducted
As artificial intelligence evolves at breakneck speed, companies must engage the start-up ecosystem to stay ahead of the fast-evolving technologies reshaping their industries. Our Venture Ecosystem connects corporate leaders with the venture funds and start-ups driving this transformation.
Since launching in 2017, our team has facilitated more than 3,000 connections and has helped clients access, navigate, and integrate disruptive technology from the most cutting-edge companies from the start-up ecosystem. Additionally, we’ve delivered more than 250 executive immersions--curated experiences that connect clients with leading disrupters in their industries--for C-suite executives, leadership teams, functional and business unit leaders, and boards. The payoff? A front-row seat to cutting-edge technology and partnerships that spark meaningful innovation.
Our Flagship Partner Network
Our Flagship Partner Network
We facilitate connections between clients and leading investors at the forefront of AI and innovation—Bain Capital Ventures, Battery Ventures, ICONIQ, Insight Partners, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Menlo Ventures, and NEA—collectively managing more than $190 billion in assets and backing more than 2,000 companies, including pioneering AI firms such as OpenAI, Anthropic, Mistral, and Databricks.
These funds account for
These funds account for
$190B
Assets under management
290
Unicorns across portfolio
2,004
Total active portfolio companies
"At ICONIQ, we believe in the power of community to unlock what’s possible. Partnering with Bain strengthens the bridge between visionary builders and the enterprises ready to learn from them, advancing AI innovation together."
Candace Widdoes
General Partner and Head of Portfolio Operations, ICONIQ
"With investments in 85+ AI companies, Insight is embedded with Agentic AI innovators. We’re excited to continue our partnership with Bain to help enterprises lead through the AI transformation."
George Mathew
Managing Director, Insight Partners
"Our partnership with Bain brings our portfolio companies and Fortune 500 executives together to solve real problems. It creates genuine dialogue between the people building the future and the leaders navigating it, driving real transformation."
Houman Haghighi
Partner, Menlo Ventures
Executive Immersions
Executive Immersions
Our tailored engagements connect you with the trailblazing innovators shaping the future of their industries. Blending insights from investors, companies, and industry experts, immersions offer the opportunity to brainstorm how to integrate new technology, rethink your strategy, and spark innovation across products, services, and business models.
Meet start-ups and innovators in your top areas of interest
Engage with potential partners and investors in your ecosystem
Learn how both disrupters and incumbents tackle today’s innovation challenges
Featured Team Members
Bain’s global Venture Ecosystem team has deep roots in the start-up and venture world. We work side by side with our clients to help them tap into innovation from leading venture capital firms, technology experts, and start-ups.
