Bain Capital Invests in Carson Group, Valuing It at Over $1 Billion
July 14, 2021
Bain Capital made a strategic growth investment in Carson Group on July 14, 2021, valuing the Omaha-based wealth management technology and services firm at over $1 billion. The transaction included the purchase of equity interests from Long Ridge Equity Partners and provides Carson Group with additional growth capital to support M&A, technology development, and client experience enhancements while founder Ron Carson remains majority owner.
- Buyers
- Bain Capital
- Targets
- Carson Group
- Sellers
- Long Ridge Equity Partners
- Industry
- Financial Services
- Location
- Nebraska, United States
- Transaction Type
- Growth capital
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