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Baird Capital Closes Oversubscribed Continuation Fund to Fuel Growth of Blue Matter

Baird Capital initially invested in Blue Matter 2020.

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Jelenchick Discusses Portfolio Data Standardization in The Drawdown

Erin Jelenchick shares insights on Baird Capital's data standardization strategies with The Drawdown.

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Mergermarket Deal Focus Spotlights autoLOTO, Features Arras and Schlagenhauf

The feature examines notable transactions and how they align with a sponsor’s overall investment strategy.

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Baird Capital Exceeds Target, Closes Third Global Fund at $450M

Global Fund III is more than 30% larger than the predecessor fund.

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Portfolio Company Newmarket Strategy Acquires Visible Analytics

Visible Analytics is a specialist consultancy with expertise in health economics and outcomes research (HEOR).

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Baird Capital Invests in autoLOTO

autoLOTO is a software that automates and manages Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) safety procedures.

Baird Capital Invests in Rapid Energy
Baird Capital Invests in Rapid Energy

Rapid Energy is a specialist provider of emergency and planned temperature-control hire solutions.

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Baird Capital Elevates Talent Across Investment Team

Baird Capital announced key leadership promotions across its global team.

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Baird Capital Finalist for Real Deals’ Private Equity Award

Baird Capital is finalist in the in the UK & RoI Mid-Cap Deal of the Year (EV on entry £25-100m) category.

Spedding Discusses Baird Capital’s 2026 Tech Outlook with PE Hub

Daina Spedding discusses a 2026 outlook on the technology sector in private equity.

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Portfolio Company Cleanwater1 Acquires PureAir Filtration

PureAir® Filtration is a leader in air purification and gas-phase filtration solutions.

Baird Capital invests in EvoluteIQ
Baird Capital Invests in EvoluteIQ

EvoluteIQ is a native AI platform that can be used to automate end-to-end processes across any industry

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Momentum Despite Uncertainty

Baird Capital reflects on an impactful 2025 and standout start to 2026.

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Embracing Circular IT for Sustainable Growth

Baird Capital’s Samuel Pollard outlines emerging trends and best practices in sustainable tech innovation.

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The Rising Opportunity in Critical Infrastructure Optimisation

Jubril Ayanbunmi, Investment Director, highlights the digital future of infrastructure for long-term business growth.

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Baird Capital’s 2024 Recap

See Baird Capital's 2024 investment and team highlights in this note from Gordon Pan, President.

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Behind Our Investment: cleanwater1

From day one, cleanwater1 had the hallmarks of being a great investment for our Global Private Equity team.

Gordon Pan, President of Baird Capital on stage with GeekWire chairman & co-founder Jonathan Sposato.
Gordon Pan at 2024 GeekWire Awards

Gordon Pan, President of Baird Capital, shared his outlook for venture capital in an interview at the event.

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Takeaways from London’s 2024 Digital Accountancy Show

See our team's takeaways from the event and why we see continued opportunity in the "Office of the CFO."

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Looking Back at 2023

Gordon Pan, President, shares his thoughts on last year and what's ahead for Baird Capital.

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Our Outsourced IT Services Investment Thesis

Learn more about our Global Private Equity team’s thesis in outsourced IT, as well as our sectors of interest, investment criteria and relevant experience.

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The Changing Office of the CFO

Our team shares why we see a long-term growth opportunity in the CFO suite software and services landscape.

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Behind Our Investment: ecube

Occasionally we discover an opportunity that really captures the imagination. Baird Capital’s portfolio company ecube is one such company. 

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The Beginnings of a Global B2B Circular Economy Boom

Since the turn of the millennium, consumer attitudes worldwide have changed immeasurably.

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