Bain Capital is an American investment firm founded in 1984 by Mitt Romney and other partners. It specializes in private equity, venture capital, and credit products. Bain Capital has invested in many companies, including Burger King, Dunkin' Donuts, Toys 'R' Us, and The Weather Channel. The firm has offices in Boston, New York, Chicago, San Francisco, London, Munich, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Mumbai.