BDT Capital Partners

401 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611

Website: bdtmsd.com

Firm Size

• Assets Under Management (AUM):$69.7 Billion
• Number of Funds:45
• Employees:421
• Firm Type:Private Equity
• Focus Areas: Software & Technology
  Healthcare
  Consumer
  

Description

BDT Capital Partners is a private equity firm based in Chicago, Illinois that specializes in providing long-term capital solutions to family-controlled and founder-led businesses. The firm was founded in 2009 by former Goldman Sachs executive Byron Trott. BDT Capital Partners focuses on making direct investments and partnerships with family-owned companies, offering them financial backing, strategic guidance, and access to a global network of resources. The firm operates on the philosophy of serving as a trusted advisor and partner to these businesses, using its deep expertise and extensive relationships to help them achieve their long-term goals while preserving their legacy. With a team of experienced professionals, BDT Capital Partners skilfully evaluates investment opportunities and structures deals to align with the specific needs and circumstances of each family-controlled company. Their investment approach prioritizes long-term value creation and sustainable growth, often aiming to maintain continuity and stability within the businesses they invest in. BDT Capital Partners has successfully invested across various industries including retail, consumer, healthcare, and technology. The firm's investment portfolio includes prominent companies like Whataburger, JAB Holding Company, AdvancePierre Foods, and Peloton Interactive, among others. Overall, BDT Capital Partners stands out as a reputable private equity firm in Chicago, leveraging its extensive experience, industry relationships, and patient capital to support and grow family-controlled businesses while respecting their unique ownership structure and culture.

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May 31, 2023: BDT & MSD PARTNERS INVEST IN UNDER ARMOUR
 Under Armour, Inc. (NYSE: UA, UAA) today announced that funds managed by BDT Capital Partners purchased approximately 16 million class C shares of Under Armour stock from Executive Chair and Brand Chief Kevin Plank . BDT Capital Partners is an affiliate of BDT & MSD Partners, a merchant bank built to serve the distinct needs of business owners and strategic, long-term investors. The shares have a current value of approximately $100 million . Before this transaction, BDT Capital Partners had an existing position in the class C shares of Under Armour.

Apr 19, 2023: EquipmentShare Completes $290 Million Funding Round Led by BDT Capital Partners
  EquipmentShare, an equipment and digital solutions provider serving the construction industry, announces the completion of a $290 million funding round led by funds affiliated with BDT Capital Partners. This round also included participation from existing investors such as RedBird Capital Partners, Tru Arrow Partners, and Sound Ventures, as well as several new investors including Brown Advisors.