BDT CAPITAL PARTNERS
BDT CAPITAL PARTNERS is a Series C+, buyout, debt and other fund in Global writing $25M–$800M checks into other.
- Stages
- Series C+, buyout, debt, other
- Sectors
- other
- Check size
- $25M–$800M
- Invests in
- Global
- Round role
- Leads rounds
- Actively investing
- Yes
- Founded
- 2009
- Assets under management
- $51.5B
- Website
- bdtmsd.com
Thesis
BDT Capital Partners is a merchant banking firm that partners with family and founder-led businesses to drive long-term growth and value creation. They offer both strategic advisory and flexible capital solutions, typically taking minority stakes and investing for 8-14 years with a goal of significant annual returns. While sector-agnostic, their investments span various industries and geographies. They engage in minority and control stakes, opportunistic debt and equity, growth-stage investments, and 'going private' transactions. As of December 31, 2025, they managed approximately $51.5 billion in client assets. BDT Capital Partners Fund IV closed at $14 billion, and the related BDT & MSD Partners manages over $60 billion. Fund III typically invested between $200 million and $800 million, while Fund 4 has a minimum investment of $25 million. Founded in 2009, the firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
Common questions
Does BDT CAPITAL PARTNERS invest at the Series C+ stage?
Yes. BDT CAPITAL PARTNERS lists Series C+, buyout, debt and other among the stages it invests in.
What check size does BDT CAPITAL PARTNERS write?
BDT CAPITAL PARTNERS writes $25M–$800M checks.
Where does BDT CAPITAL PARTNERS invest?
BDT CAPITAL PARTNERS invests in Global.