Bain Capital was founded in 1983 and is based in Boston. The company employs more than 1,000 employees at its global offices. Bain is well-known in large part as a result of its co-founder: Mitt Romney, who was the 2012 Republican presidential nominee. He has served as the junior U.S. senator from Utah since January 2019. Bain’s portfolio has included some major brands since its inception, including Clear Channel Communications, Canada Goose, Virgin Holidays Cruises, and Bugaboo International. Other major past holdings include Staples, Sports Authority, Guitar Center, Gymboree, Houghton Mifflin, Domino’s Pizza, Burger King, The Weather Channel, and Brookstone. Overall, the fund has a preference for retail, restaurants, and other consumer brands.