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BDT & MSD Partners
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Strategic advisory and long-term capital provider
BDT & MSD Partners
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Strategic advisory and long-term capital provider
Overview
BDT & MSD Partners provides strategic advisory and long-term capital to family- and founder-led businesses. It helps with mergers and acquisitions, capital structure, ownership and governance, trust and estate planning, family office management, and philanthropy. The firm operates in private capital, credit, real estate, and growth equity markets, using its network and market expertise to offer differentiated capital and creative financing solutions. Revenue comes from advisory fees and returns on investments through affiliated funds. The goal is to be a flexible, long-term partner with aligned interests, supporting sustainable growth and social impact while helping clients navigate complex issues and build enduring value.
About BDT & MSD Partners
Industries
Consulting
Financial Services
Real Estate
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Series A
Total Funding
$4.7B
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
Founded
2023
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Deep relationships with wealthy families and founder-led companies drive proprietary deal flow.
- Flexible capital supports minority growth investments and complex capital structure solutions.
- Cross-border and real estate mandates expand the firm’s investable opportunity set.
What critics are saying
- Dependence on family-office and founder relationships concentrates origination revenue.
- Credit and development lending face refinancing, leasing, and valuation pressure in downturns.
- Minority stakes limit control when portfolio companies miss growth or execution targets.
What makes BDT & MSD Partners unique
- Founded from BDT’s merchant bank and MSD’s long-term capital base.
- Serves family- and founder-led businesses with advisory and financing solutions.
- Operates across private capital, credit, real estate, and growth equity.
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Funding
Total Funding
$4.7B
Above
Industry Average
Funded Over
0 Rounds
Benefits
Hybrid Work Options
Company News
Kraken optimizes green generation, helps manage the network, improves field operations and supports utilities in delivering excellent experiences for customers.
Allen Morris Co., one of the leading real estate firms in the Southeast U.S., has announced that it has secured a $138.5 million construction loan from BDT & MSD Partners (“BDT & MSD”), through its affiliated funds, and BHI, the U.S. Bank of Bank Hapoalim, B.M. for Ziggurat, a mixed-use development that will enhance the
Kim Kardashian’s shapewear brand, Skims, has raised $225 million in a new funding round led by Goldman Sachs Alternatives.
Metropolis Technologies, backed by SoftBank, raised $1.6 billion to expand its AI-powered technology beyond parking lots into sectors like retail and restaurants. The funding includes a $500 million Series D round led by LionTree, valuing the company at $5 billion, and a $1.1 billion loan led by J.P. Morgan. The capital will be used to hire talent and develop products for new verticals. Metropolis aims to create a "Recognition Economy" for seamless transactions.
Designs for Health (DFH) announced a significant minority investment from BDT & MSD Partners to support its growth and innovation. This follows a partnership with RoundTable Healthcare Partners. Founder Jonathan Lizotte remains the majority owner. The investment will enhance DFH's capabilities in product innovation and clinical education. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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About BDT & MSD Partners
Industries
Consulting
Financial Services
Real Estate
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Series A
Total Funding
$4.7B
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
Founded
2023
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