What a year! We asked three of our partners to look back on what surprised them most and what’s next for 2026. Learn more from BCV’s year-end brain dump with Abby Meyers, Rak Garg and Saanya Ojha 👇 https://bit.ly/4pldzJf

Adaptive Security just announced its $81M Series B, marking BCV’s third investment in the founders over the years. We’re proud to support the future of security. AI impersonation is now an everyday threat: cloned voices, faked faces, real consequences. This team is helping companies fight back.

How do you know if your exec search partner is actually pulling their weight? Miranda Cornejo Piatt shares how to vet and reference check like a pro: 🔄 Responsiveness 📋 Candidate quality 🧠 Involvement 💬 Follow-through 👍 Satisfaction Full piece: https://bit.ly/4rUIUEW

When your company is big enough, your team makes decisions when you’re not in the room. Partner Leslie Crowe shares how operating principles — clear, actionable priorities — can guide those choices and help your culture scale with you. 🔗: https://bit.ly/3KLV1DA

Big news: Veza is joining forces with ServiceNow. Veza’s Access Graph made identity governance AI-native. Now, that mission scales globally with ServiceNow. Huge win for customers, security teams and the 230-person Veza crew. Congrats to the team! We're proud to have been part of the journey.

At Slush 2025, Merritt Hummer and Apollo’s Tim Zheng shared lessons from scaling GTMs in the age of AI: 🌀Compete to be different, not just to win 🧠PMF isn't enough — optimize for model + channel too 🤖GTM teams will soon be part-human, part-AI 😬Hard decisions feel unpleasant before they pay off

Humanoid robots are back in the spotlight, but are they built for real-world impact? Partner Ajay Agarwal argues that AI has enabled major strides in navigation, but manipulation remains a fundamental barrier.

Cafe Compute is coming to NeurIPS December 4! ❄️☕ Coffee, snacks, late-night hacking energy — this late-night popup is built for those who know the best ideas bloom on coffee ☕and strong curiosity 🧠 Don’t miss it: luma.com/vqfwj0wx

Art, credit markets, crypto. All shaped by two logics: 💵 Cash flows 👥 Crowds Matt Harris explores how tech is blending these into a single spectrum — and why it matters for fintech, investing & beyond. https://bit.ly/48hwSOk

Huge congrats to BCV Partner Abby Meyers on being named to the Forbes Under 30 list in Venture Capital! She’s led $190M+ in investments at BCV across breakout companies like Apollo, EvenUp & MaintainX — backed by deep, research-first conviction. A well-earned recognition 👏

Big congrats to these BCV-backed founders for landing on this year’s @Forbes Under 30 list 🏆 A well-earned spotlight on the defining work they’re building — across AI, devtools, support infra & creative tech👇

The best executive search partners don’t just source resumes, but sharpen your hiring strategy. They also: 🧠 Shape your hiring thesis 🤔 Challenge your assumptions, don’t just nod along 🔍 Vet them like any key hire. Ask for benchmarks, process & past work 👉 baincapitalventures.com/insight/bcv-...

In the rush to capture AI market share, not all growth is created equal. In her interview with @theinformation.com, Partner Merritt Hummer explains why explosive top-line growth doesn’t always signal product-market fit and how founders can build staying power in an AI-first world.

The Hive @ BCV = hands-on support from operators who’ve done it before + BCV’s reach. No playbooks. No fluff. Just results. Learn how it works👇 https://baincapitalventures.com/insight/the-hive-method-a-startup-growth-catalyst-built-for-founders

A 44-foot whiteboard. Thousands of Post-its. Retirement plans? That’s where Amy Ouellette met Nick Gavronsky at Betterment — and where the idea for Aboon began. Now they’re using AI to help advisors launch 401(k)s in under a day. No PDFs. No outsourcing.

Fintech hype comes and goes. Fundamentals stick. Matt Harris joined Allocate to talk fintech eras, on-chain wealth, and lessons from 30 years of investing: ✅ Stablecoins + tokenized assets are unlocking access ✅ On-chain wealth will change who can build wealth ✅ Improbable ideas often win

Startups run on ops, but operators rarely get a playbook. That’s why we created The Ops Exchange: a space for Chiefs of Staff and BizOps leads to swap notes. In their new piece, Natalie Coletta & Sophia Schwanke share what they learned from the 1st session: baincapitalventures.com/insight/the-...

6 months ➡️ 6 weeks. Echelon’s AI agents are delivering enterprise-grade implementations that are fast and cost-effective. Read more: https://venturebeat.com/ai/echelons-ai-agents-take-aim-at-accenture-and-deloitte-consulting-models

AI is breaking the old GTM playbook. If you’re at Slush, check out Merritt Hummer’s sit-down with Tim Zheng to talk scaling in an AI-native world where your buyers (+ tools) are smarter than ever. Starts at 4:35 local time tomorrow. This is one you don’t want to miss: slush.org/audience/spe...

Contracts slow down deals — Crosby fixes that. Founders Ryan Daniels & John Sarihan tell Alex Konrad of Upstarts Media how they combine AI + in-house lawyers to deliver contracts in under an hour for startups like Cursor, Clay, Unify & Cartesia. 🔗:

In a world where attention is scarce and authenticity matters, how you tell the story can be as important as the story itself. In her interview with The Information, Partner Allison Braley breaks down Atlas' launch — and why founders should lean into their own voice, not just the company line.

Tomorrow Allison Braley joins Nick Shapiro & Alice Chan for “How Astronomer Broke the Internet” — a panel on how brands can turn viral moments into lasting opportunities. If you’re at Web Summit, this is one you don’t want to miss: https://bit.ly/3JCuw2H "

Social isolation is a growing crisis — and the healthcare system isn’t ready. Founded by Josh Sach, Meela is an AI companion tackling senior loneliness through personalized phone conversations. Read more on Meela's positive impact on senior mental health: https://bit.ly/4oN2hO4

What does it take to scale a GTM engine in the age of AI? On Nov 19, Merritt Hummer joins Apollo CEO Tim Zheng at #Slush2025 to share how AI is reshaping go-to-market — and what fast-growing teams are doing to stay ahead. Full lineup: https://slush.org/audience/speakers

Startup fundraising is a (largely) controllable pressure test. In her piece, Natalie Coletta shares lessons from raising, vetting and quarterbacking venture rounds: ✅ Nail the story before the model ✅ Appoint a diligence lead ✅ Build for credibility 🔗: https://bit.ly/47RQgjc

Allison Braley joined Jacky Huang and Melisa Seah at Hard Launch 101 to break down how founders can tell their story — and actually get noticed. The takeaways: 📣Invest in a thoughtful announcement 📹Be video first 📖Tell a compelling story

Reference checks are more than a box to tick. Done right, they’re one of the most strategic tools in your hiring process. New Field Guide on mastering references + backchannels: baincapitalventures.com/insight/bcv-...

What happens when a viral moment tests a brand’s reputation? Allison Braley joins Web Summit in Lisbon this Nov for a panel on turning crisis into opportunity in today’s always-online world. Don’t miss it: https://bit.ly/3JCuw2H

In the 2010s, chatbots promised automation for customer support.Today, AI is delivering. Jesse Zhang shares how Decagon's AI agents learn from real data to deliver smarter support that resolves issues end-to-end.

"In an ever-changing AI landscape, strategic launches don’t just ship products — they shape perception. Partner Saanya Ojha joined Akash Pasricha at @theinformation.com to discuss Sora’s launch strategy and how AI-native content is reshaping how we create, share and connect."

Most construction software is built for the back office. Klutch AI is built for the job site. Xu Rui combined real estate grit with Stripe/Microsoft tech chops to automate field ops right through SMS & WhatsApp. No logins. No overhead. Just results. baincapitalventures.com/insight/brin...

What happens when a viral moment tests a brand’s reputation? Allison Braley joins Web Summit in Lisbon next month for a panel on turning crisis into opportunity in today’s always-online world. Don’t miss it: websummit.com/sessions/lis...

A good idea isn’t a good business. As Mitt Romney said when he founded Bain Capital: “It requires a talented team, a good business plan and capital to execute.” Ideas inspire. Teams build. Capital scales.

Founders don’t just need advice. They need tangible help. Meet The Hive: BCV’s hands-on startup growth catalyst team for founders. 🤝Embedded in the work. 📈Focused on results. Learn more: baincapitalventures.com/insight/the-...

Loneliness isn’t just a feeling — it’s a public health crisis. And for millions of seniors, it’s part of daily life. Founded by Josh Sach, Meela is pioneering AI-powered emotional infrastructure for aging with dignity. Read more: bit.ly/469nqeK

AI’s next frontier isn’t cost-cutting, it’s revenue acceleration. 🚀 Startups like Crosby Legal, who are delivering AI products that remove friction and align pricing with customer success, will define the next generation of category leaders. 📖 baincapitalventures.com/insight/oper...

Aboon is reinventing how advisors offer retirement plans to their business owner clients. Founded by Nick Gavronsky & Amy Ouellette, Aboon uses AI to help advisors set up retirement plans in a day, not weeks. Read more about why we invested: baincapitalventures.com/insight/the-...

AI isn’t replacing recruiters — but it is reshaping the role. At an AI in Hiring panel, Matt Stephenson shared: 🧠 Biz buy-in still takes dashboards + updates 🚫 People ops shows up late—recruiters must step up 📊 New tools can finally benchmark early-career talent

NYC showed up late — and we loved it. Thanks to everyone who came to Cafe Compute’s first NYC pop-up. Coffee flowed, ideas sparked ☕🧠✨

We’ve backed emerging managers since 2017 — but this was a first. We hosted Emerge, a gathering of managers to swap ideas, share deal flow & support each other’s founders. From “how to announce your fund” to “what’s actually happening in AI” — the conversations didn’t disappoint!

What if enterprise IT projects didn’t take months and millions, but weeks or days at a fraction of the cost? That’s the vision behind Echelon: swapping offshore consultants for a fleet of AI agents while U.S. experts oversee quality control. Read more: baincapitalventures.com/insight/a-ne...

Scaling companies don’t need $1k/hr lawyers or late-night founder redlines. Crosby is building AI-powered contract automation: ⚡Faster reviews 💸Predictable pricing 🚀 More closed deals Read more about why co-led the Series A 👉 baincapitalventures.com/insight/cros...

AI pricing is shifting fast. Token models are losing favor, buyers want simplicity and ROI is the new anchor. The takeaway from sales leaders: you’re not selling AI — you’re selling outcomes. Read more: https://bit.ly/4nCEeAT

Are you a founder gearing up for your next big launch? 🚀 On Oct 7, Partner Allison Braley will join Jacky Huang and Melisa Seah on the Hard Launch 101 Panel for a discussion on storytelling and standing out from day one. This is one you don't want to miss. 👉 RSVP here: https://t.co/0dyYMBrQTT

Pricing your early-stage B2B AI SaaS isn’t a formula — it’s a framework 🖼️ Copy-pasting SaaS pricing models won’t cut it. Natalie Coletta shares a decision tree to help founders pick an initial path and know when to iterate. More here 👉 https://bit.ly/42YGs5p

Women in tech: how do you choose the right startup to join — and thrive once you’re there? On Oct 9, partner Merritt Hummer joins senior women leaders from Hightouch + Ramp for a candid panel on evaluating startups + building your career. 👉 RSVP: https://luma.com/plbbxq6h

Saanya Ojha compared notes with F100 CTOs about what’s driving (or stalling) AI adoption. The takeaways don’t show up in surveys, but are worth learning from: Enterprise AI isn’t failing because of the models. It’s the plumbing, people, and process. 📖 saanyaojha.substack.com/p/the-unsexy...

Your first recruiter isn’t just another hire. They build the team that builds the company. This guide from our talent team’s Austen Yueh shares how recruiters thrive early, how founders can help, and why recruiting is poker — not chess. 👉 talentyak.substack.com/p/building-a...

Hiring your first Head of Sales? It’s easy to overhire or overthink it. Find the builder who can scale what you started. Joe DiMento and Miranda Cornejo Piatt cover when to hire, who to target, and how to get it right. 👉 baincapitalventures.com/insight/bcv-...

In Bain Capital’s earliest days, even Mitt Romney wondered if it was a mistake. The history of innovation often starts that way — uncertainty first, conviction before consensus. What pushed our founders forward? Betting on themselves when no one else would.