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BDT Capital Partners

BDT Capital Partners

Chicago, Illinoisbdtmsd.com

Overview

BDT & MSD Partners is a merchant bank and investment firm that provides advisory services and long-term capital to family-owned and founder-led businesses across private equity, credit, and real estate markets.

Year Founded

2023

Portfolio Companies

13

Website

bdtmsd.com

Investments

BDT Capital Partners investments
CompanyDateStageLead
NinjaOneJun 2026Series C ExtensionCo-investor
GoodLeapOct 2021Series DCo-investor
panera brandsJul 2017Take PrivateCo-investor
culligan internationalAug 2021Buyout/LBOLead
EquipmentShareApr 2023DebtLead
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Sector & Stage Mix

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Investment Activity

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2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026

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FAQ

Where is BDT Capital Partners based?

BDT Capital Partners is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, United States.

When was BDT Capital Partners founded?

BDT Capital Partners was founded in 2023.

How many portfolio companies does BDT Capital Partners have?

BDT Capital Partners has 13 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in BDT Capital Partners's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include NinjaOne, GoodLeap, panera brands, culligan international, EquipmentShare.

What was BDT Capital Partners's most recent investment shown here?

BDT Capital Partners's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in NinjaOne in 2026.

What sectors does BDT Capital Partners focus on?

BDT Capital Partners focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, FinTech, Telecommunications & Networking, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Cybersecurity.

What company stages does BDT Capital Partners focus on?

BDT Capital Partners typically invests at the MultiStage stage.

What is BDT Capital Partners's AUM?

BDT Capital Partners's assets under management are estimated between $60.0B and $69.7B.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersChicago, Illinois
Year Founded2023

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