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Baird Capital

Baird Capital, based in Illinois, backs enterprise software companies at Series B, typically leading rounds with checks from $10 million to $30 million.

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Entry stageSeries B
Check size$10M to $30M
Leads roundsYes
FocusEnterprise software
Latest fund$218M Fund VI (2023)
Investing team3 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at Baird Capital

3 people on the investing team, 3 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.

Jim Pavlik
Jim PavlikPartnerHe previously worked at Madison Dearborn Partners and Salomon Smith Barney.
Joanna Arras
Joanna ArrasPartnerShe serves on multiple boards and previously worked in Baird's investment banking and equity research.
Mark Donnelly
Mark DonnellyPartnerFocus: Tech Services & Software investments.

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Writes $10M to $30M checks. Its smallest check is larger than 97% of firms in the atlas.

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No recent activity since September 2026. Quiet does not mean closed.

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Before you pitch

Ownership target7-10%

Notable investments

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In their words

Baird Capital - Global Private Equity; U.S. Venture CapitalBaird Capital invests in founder-led, lower-middle-market B2B technology & services companies.www.bairdcapital.com
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Questions

What stage does Baird Capital invest in?

Baird Capital reports entry at series b.

How much does Baird Capital invest?

Baird Capital reports checks of $10M to $30M.

Does Baird Capital lead rounds?

Yes. Baird Capital says it can lead.

Who are the partners at Baird Capital?

Jim Pavlik (Partner), Joanna Arras (Partner), Mark Donnelly (Partner).

Is Baird Capital active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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