The private credit group of Bain Capital Credit, a global credit specialist, invested $8 billion to support the growth of middle market and private equity-backed companies in 2025.
Bain Capital Credit’s private credit group made 81 investments in 2025, supporting the refinancing, leveraged buyout and add-on acquisition activity of both new and existing portfolio companies.
Additional 2025 highlights include:
- Closed over $6 billion of new capital for investments
- Investments across 83 companies, including 55 new platforms
- New investments spanned senior secured debt, unsecured debt and preferred and common equity
- Served as majority lender on approximately 72% of new commitments, with a weighted average portfolio company EBITDA of $53 million
“We believe today’s market environment offers compelling tailwinds and opportunities for experienced, flexible capital partners given increased demand from middle market companies and private equity sponsors for more complex and bespoke borrowing needs,” Michael Ewald, a partner and global head of the private credit group at Bain Capital, said. “Against this backdrop, our private credit group continues to curate a strong pipeline of attractive lending opportunities, particularly in more specialized industries. Our platform’s scale, experience navigating various credit cycles, longevity in the core middle market and ability to provide reliable capital across geographies positions us well to continue successfully executing our longstanding senior direct lending and junior capital strategies.”
