Future Back Ventures by Bain &

Future Back Ventures is a venture fund established by Bain & Company, primarily focusing on early-stage, promising startups founded or led by Bain alumni. The firm aims to leverage the extensive resources, expertise, and global network of Bain & Company to support its portfolio companies from the pre-seed to growth stages, typically investing up to Series B rounds. While their primary focus is on Bain alumni, they also consider investments in startups led by non-alumni where their involvement can significantly accelerate success.

The fund was launched in 2023, with Ann Scott-Plante leading as the Head of Fund, alongside Miles Cook as Chairman of the Investment Committee and Cameron Ramsay as Principal. Future Back Ventures operates as a generalist fund, investing across a diverse range of industries including technology, financial services, consumer goods, and industrials. They have shown a particular emphasis on artificial intelligence (AI) in their initial investments.

Notable portfolio companies include Vendelux, an AI-enabled platform for event marketers; Common Sense Privacy, a privacy assessment technology provider; Duckbill, a personal assistant service; Hived, an electric parcel delivery network operator; and Qube, a software tool for monitoring emissions. They have also invested in Defacto, a Paris-based fintech providing working capital for SMEs, and Verisoul, a company within the network management software industry. The firm typically co-invests rather than leading rounds, complementing lead investors by bringing Bain's unique resources and expertise to the table.

Beyond financial investment, Future Back Ventures provides strategic and operational support, including advisory services from Bain partners, access to Bain's intellectual property, introductions to relevant contacts, promotion through Bain channels, and access to Bain talent through externships. The investment committee includes startup-oriented Bain Senior Partners, and Bain & Company Partners globally serve as LPs, industry experts, and advisors.