BDT & MSD Partners

BDT & MSD Partners is a merchant bank built to serve the distinct needs of family- and founder-led businesses. Formed through the 2023 merger of BDT Capital Partners and MSD Partners, the firm combines decades of experience in long-term investing and strategic advisory services. With a focus on partnering with business owners who take a generational view, BDT & MSD offers a unique blend of relationship-based advisory and patient capital.

The firm provides a range of services including direct private investments, merchant banking, and alternative asset management, with an emphasis on sectors like consumer, business services, healthcare, and industrials. Its clients include some of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs and multigenerational family enterprises. By aligning capital with strategic counsel, BDT & MSD helps businesses navigate succession planning, capital structure optimization, and long-term value creation.

Headquartered in Chicago with offices in New York, Dallas, San Francisco, and Frankfurt, BDT & MSD Partners maintains a global presence. The firm manages and advises on capital across strategies including private equity, credit, and real estate. With a long-term, partnership-driven approach, BDT & MSD Partners is dedicated to building enduring businesses and preserving legacies across generations.