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James Mackey

Principal at Bain Capital

New York, New York

Overview 

James Mackey is a Principal at Bain Capital in New York, with a background in investment banking and entrepreneurship. He has held key roles at Bain Capital, Lazard, and Spyglass Capital Management, showcasing expertise in finance and small business development. Mackey's career highlights include serving as President of CDE Debate and Extemp, and founding Foundation Briefs, LLC, demonstrating leadership and entrepreneurial skills in addition to his finance expertise at Bain Capital.

Work Experience 

  • Principal

    2023 - Current

  • Vice President

    2019 - 2022

  • Associate

    2016 - 2019

    Associate, North America Private Equity

Bain Capital is an alternative investment firm specializing in private equity, venture capital, and credit products.

  • Research Analyst

    2016 - 2016

    Spyglass is a long-only, concentrated-growth investment management firm. As a research analyst, I conducted in-depth analyses of potential investments and helped the investment team make decisions regarding capital allocation

Spyglass Capital Management specializes in long-term competitive advantages and provides administrative support to medium-sized businesses.

  • Founder and President

    2010 - 2016

    Co-founded and helped run Foundation Briefs, a business which writes and sells research briefs focused on the high school debate market

  • President

    2011 - 2016

    Acquired CDE (the leading seller of textbooks and preparatory materials for high school speech and debate) and subsequently integrated the business with Foundation Briefs to offer a comprehensive line of products for speech and debate

  • Investment Banking Analyst (TMT)

    2014 - 2016

    Analyst in the Technology, Media and Telecom Group

Lazard is a financial advisory and asset management firm focused on income strategies, alternative investments, and private equity funds.

Raised $400,000,000.00.

  • Summer Research Analyst

    2012 - 2012

    Equity research analyst focused on retail and technology stocks

Edgewood Management is an investment management company provides portfolio management services to family group & high net worth individuals.

  • Paralegal's Assistant

    2008 - 2012

    Assistant to lawyers and paralegals working on everything from evidence organization to trial preparation

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