Bain Capital to Take Chindata Group Private

Bain Capital Combines ChinData and Bridge Data Centres to Create ChinData Group

July 25, 2019

Infrastructure

Bain Capital has merged its portfolio companies ChinData and Bridge Data Centres to form ChinData Group, a pan-Asian data centre platform serving hyperscale, wholesale and custom-build customers across China, India and Southeast Asia. The transaction is funded from vehicles managed by Bain Capital Private Equity and Bain Capital Credit and aims to scale the combined platform’s hyperscale capacity and regional reach.

HEC-Led Consortium Acquires Chindata (WinTriX China Business) from Bain Capital for $4B

January 16, 2026

Infrastructure

Bain Capital has completed the sale of WinTriX DC Group’s China business, which operates as Chindata, to a consortium led by Shenzhen Dongyangguang Industry Co., Ltd. (HEC) in a transaction valuing the business at approximately $4.0 billion. Bain described the closing as a strategic exit after backing the platform since 2018; the buyer consortium said it plans to build on Chindata’s footprint amid rising demand for AI, cloud and big‑data infrastructure.

Bain Capital Acquires 80% Stake in AQ Compute

October 30, 2024

Infrastructure

Bain Capital has acquired an 80% majority stake in sustainability-focused data center developer AQ Compute from Germany-based Aquila Group, forming a partnership to accelerate the buildout of green data centers across Europe. The investment targets multi-billion euro development volumes to expand AQ Compute’s modular, AI-ready colocation capabilities for hyperscale, cloud and AI customers.

Bain Capital to Acquire 90% Stake in Adani Capital and Adani Housing Finance

July 23, 2023

Financial Services

Bain Capital has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 90% of Adani Capital and Adani Housing (Adani Housing Finance), buying out the Adani family's private investments while Gaurav Gupta will roll his stake and remain CEO. Bain is committing approximately $120 million (INR 1,000 crore) of primary capital and providing a $50 million liquidity line to support growth as the lenders scale MSME, housing and rural lending; the deal is expected to close in Q4 2023 subject to approvals.

Blackstone Acquires International Data Group (IDG) for $1.3B

November 17, 2021

Data & Analytics

Blackstone’s private equity funds have completed the acquisition of International Data Group, Inc. (IDG) from Oriental Rainbow, LLC (a China Oceanwide subsidiary) for an enterprise value of $1.3 billion. IDG — which includes IDC and IDG Communications — provides market intelligence, data and technology-focused media; Blackstone said it will partner with IDG to expand product offerings and drive technology innovation.

Clearlake Capital Acquires Dun & Bradstreet

May 12, 2025

Data & Analytics

Clearlake Capital Group has entered into a definitive agreement to take Dun & Bradstreet Holdings, Inc. private in a transaction valued at $7.7 billion, with Dun & Bradstreet shareholders to receive $9.15 per share. The deal, supported by a financing package from multiple lenders and advisors, is intended to enable long-term transformation and investment in Dun & Bradstreet's data and AI capabilities.