BDT & MSD Partners (BDT & MSD) is an American merchant bank that is co-headquartered in Chicago and New York City. The firm has both an advisory platform and an investment platform.
History
In January 2023, BDT & MSD was formed from the merger of BDT & Company, a merchant bank founded by Byron Trott that provides advice and capital to family and founder-led companies, and MSD Partners, an investment firm that manages the wealth of Michael Dell and his family.[2][3][4]
Trott is currently the Chairman and co-CEO of the firm while Gregg Lemkau who was previously CEO of MSD Partners is the other co-CEO.[2][3][4]
The bank was a financial advisor for Metropolis Technologies' $1.5 billion acquisition of SP Plus Corporation in 2023.[7] It has acquired a minority stake in Auberge Hotels.[8] In October 2024, the bank was part of a group of investors that acquired a majority stake in food manufacturer Badia Spices.[9] In December 2024, the bank participated in a $273 million investment into Shell Bay, a luxury condominium development near Miami.[10]