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Scott Friend
InvestorCo-Founder and Managing Partner at Borealis Ventures · Partner at Bain Capital Ventures · Executive Officer at Bain Capital
New York
Writes $100K – $100M checks
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About
Invests in application software companies drawing on a career in commerce and marketing ecosystems; a former founder of a Bain Capital-backed commerce-tech analytics business who advises founders at all stages.
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- s•••@baincapitalventures.comreveal80% confident
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaS
Deals · 8
Ex QuantaBoard seat
via Bain Capital Ventures · filed Jul 2024 · $8.8M raise
mParticleBoard seat
via Bain Capital Ventures · filed Aug 2022 · $6.4M raise
Attentive MobileBoard seat
via Bain Capital Ventures · filed Jun 2021 · $59M raise
Flow CommerceBoard seat
via Bain Capital Ventures · filed Sep 2018 · $18.8M raise
Thorley IndustriesBoard seat
via Bain Capital Ventures · filed Sep 2016 · $15M raise
Semantic MachinesBoard seat
via Bain Capital Ventures · filed Dec 2015 · $12.4M raise
Jet.comBoard seat
via Bain Capital Ventures · filed Feb 2015 · $119.5M raise
Rent the RunwayBoard seat
via Bain Capital Ventures · filed Jan 2015 · $60M raise
Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.
Other disclosed investments
Investor
ArchiveAttentiveCQuotientFermat CommerceHookLogicJetLolliManicubeMaterial BankMedia RadarMiraklNomis SolutionsPersadoShopmysoonaStampedSwish Brand ExperiencesSymbiosysTapCommerceThe YesThefindTokBoxWonderZenlytic
Sources: SEC Form D filings · curated public sources.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Scott Friend?
- Invests in application software companies drawing on a career in commerce and marketing ecosystems; a former founder of a Bain Capital-backed commerce-tech analytics business who advises founders at all stages.
- Where does Scott Friend work?
- Scott Friend is Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Borealis Ventures and Partner at Bain Capital Ventures and Executive Officer at Bain Capital.
- What does Scott Friend invest in?
- Scott Friend invests in AI & Machine Learning, Enterprise Software, Future of Work, SaaS.
- What check size does Scott Friend write?
- Scott Friend typically writes checks of $100K – $100M.
- What boards does Scott Friend sit on?
- Scott Friend holds tracked board seats at Attentive Mobile, Ex Quanta, Fermat, Flow Commerce, Jet.com, mParticle, Rent the Runway, Semantic Machines, Shopmy, soona.
- What companies has Scott Friend invested in?
- Investments tracked here include Archive, Attentive, CQuotient, Fermat Commerce, Flow Commerce, HookLogic, Jet, Lolli, Manicube, Material Bank, Media Radar, Mirakl, and 17 more.
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