Darren Herman

Managing Director at Bain Capital

Greater Boston

About

Darren is a Managing Director at Bain Capital in Boston and Chairman of Silicon Alley Sports, an organization that comes together to play sports and network to raise money for various charities. He has had a career as an entrepreneur, investor, and executive focused on growth: marketing, digital, technology, and strategy. Darren has been featured in numerous global media, such as the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, CNBC, and various national publications highlighting some of the innovations he has accomplished and the awards he’s won. Darren lives in Wellesley, MA with his wife, two teenage children and three dogs. When not working, TikTok-ing with his daughter or losing in video games (NBA2K) to his son, he can be found on the tennis court, at a New York Knicks game, or skiing with his family. Herman is an active member of the Board of Trustees at Tremont School and the Pinebrook Country Club Tennis Committee.

Experience

  • Bain Capital (Greater Boston Area)
    • Managing Director
      Jan 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 6 mos

      Managing Director at Bain Capital, one of the world’s leading private investment firms with over $160 billion under management.

    • Operating Partner
      Oct 2016 - Jan 2023 · 6 yrs 4 mos

      Focused on driving growth across Bain Capital's global investment portfolio.

  • Investor at Underdog Fantasy
    Mar 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 4 mos

    Daily | Weekly | Season-long | Pick-'em sports games.

  • Investor at Altan Insights
    Mar 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 4 mos

    Intelligent Alternative Asset Investing.

  • Investor at Loupe
    Oct 2020 - Present · 5 yrs 9 mos

    The first live stream + commerce platform built for sports cards and collectibles.

  • Founder at Silicon Alley Sports
    2004 - Present · 22 yrs 6 mos

    I founded Silicon Alley Sports brings together digital media executives, founders, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, angel investors and ecosystem supporters to play sports and raise money for various charities including Robin Hood, Venture for America, and Charity Water. For the last 10 years, we've hosted more than 500 senior level tech executives for the Silicon Alley Golf Invitational. To get involved, go to http://www.siliconalleysports.com