Baird Venture Partners Investment Philosophy and Approach

Baird Venture Partners is a venture capital firm that focuses on investing in growth-stage companies in the technology and healthcare industries.

They target companies with strong management teams and scalable business models.

Baird Venture Partners has a team of experienced investment professionals who work closely with entrepreneurs to help their companies grow and succeed.

Their investment approach is guided by a set of core principles that prioritize long-term value creation.

Baird Capital invests in companies at various stages of growth, from mid-stage businesses with $2M+ in recurring revenue to companies with $150 million in revenues. They have the flexibility to invest in companies across the U.S., Europe, and Asia.

Their sector-focused teams take a strategic approach to investments, positioning them to capitalize on emerging opportunities. Baird Capital looks for companies where they can deliver resources, relationships, and expertise to accelerate growth.

Their global Portfolio Operations team includes approximately 15 professionals who offer comprehensive resources to portfolio companies in various areas, including growth, efficiency, human capital, and more.

Baird Capital's sixth US venture capital fund has $218 million in committed capital, making it their largest venture fund to date. This significant investment will allow them to support more mid-stage venture companies in the B2B technology and services market.

The fund will be led by experienced investment partners who collectively have over 70 years of investment experience in the tech and services sector.

At Baird Capital, we take a hands-on approach to helping our portfolio companies grow and compete in the global marketplace. Our team of professionals is dedicated to delivering best practices, relationships, and capabilities to our portfolio companies.

We have a global Portfolio Operations team of approximately 15 professionals who offer comprehensive resources in various areas. Our team provides growth strategies, dedicated resources to help companies grow organically, and strategic review to identify add-on acquisitions.

We also offer established resources and contacts in emerging markets such as China, India, and Brazil. This helps our portfolio companies tap into new markets and opportunities.

Our team is focused on efficiency, collaboration, and human capital. We work with management to identify and act on opportunities for efficiency, and we provide access to sales/distribution, sourcing, and manufacturing opportunities.

Here are some of the specific resources we offer in the area of cash management:

We also provide human capital resources, including management assessment, recruiting, high-performance culture, and executive onboarding resources.