Disclosures
BIP Capital
BIP Capital, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company(“BIP Capital”) was founded in January 2018 by Mark A. Buffington. Prior to founding BIP Capital, Mr. Buffington, along with others, managed certain investment vehicles through BIP Capital Management Services, LLC and other affiliated entities that collectively operated under the “BIP Capital” name (the “Prior BIP Entities” and together with, BIP Capital, collectively the “BIP Affiliates”). Information contained on this website (bipcapital.com) and the social media accounts controlled by BIP Capital (e.g., X (formerly known as Twitter) and LinkedIn) (collectively the “Web Content”) that is dated prior to January 2018 relates to the Prior BIP Entities and not to BIP Capital. During the period of 2021 to 2023, BIP Capital also operated certain venture capital activities under the name Panoramic Ventures (“Panoramic”). References to“BIP”, “BIP Ventures”, or “Panoramic” in any Web Content refers collectively to activities conducted by BIP Capital and other BIP Affiliates.
BIP Capital is registered as an investment adviser with the SEC. Registration with the SEC does not imply any level of skill or training. This website is intended for existing clients, prospective qualified investors, advisory firms, and the founders or managers of potential portfolio company investments of BIP Capital. Please contact BIP Capital at investorcommunications@bipcapital.com for additional information. The publication of this website on the Internet should not be construed as a solicitation to effect, or attempt to effect, transactions in securities or the rendering of personalized investment advice. Any subsequent direct communication by BIP Capital with a prospective client shall be conducted by a representative that is either registered or qualifies for an exemption or exclusion from registration in the state where the prospective client resides.
Form ADV Disclosure
BIP Capital’s current Form ADV Part 2, which provides detailed information about BIP Capital’s business operations, services, fees, and conflicts of interest, is available on the SEC’s Investment Adviser Public Disclosure (IAPD) website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov or upon request by contacting BIP Capital directly. Prospective and current investors are encouraged to review BIP Capital’s Form ADV Part 2 before engaging BIP Capital’s services or making any investment decision.
Corporate History and Predecessors
References on this website to a multi-year history, total assets under management, advisor relationships, client families served, or portfolio activity include activity conducted by the Prior BIP Entities and Panoramic. Predecessor performance is not a guarantee of future results, and the structure, fees, expenses, opportunity set, and personnel composition of BIP Capital may differ in material respects from those of the Prior BIP Entities or Panoramic.
Risk of Loss
All investments involve risk, including the possible loss of principal. The strategies described on this website — private credit, venture and growth equity, and strategic acquisitions — involve significant risks, including, without limitation, illiquidity, lack of a public trading market, leverage, valuation uncertainty, default and recovery risk, concentration risk, dependence on key personnel, regulatory risk, and the risk of total loss of capital. Distributions are not guaranteed, may include return of capital, and are subject to declaration by the relevant fund. Investments in business development companies (BDCs) and other registered investment companies are subject to additional risks described in the applicable prospectus, which prospective investors should read carefully before investing. The strategies described on this website are suitable only for investors who can bear the loss of all or a substantial portion of their investment.
Forward-Looking Statements
Any Web Content may contain forward-looking statements, including projections, estimates, opinions, and statements about future market or industry conditions, investment results, or performance. Forward-looking statements are based on information available at the time the statement is made and on assumptions BIP Capital considers reasonable; they are inherently uncertain. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied. BIP Capital undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which the statement was made.
BIP Capital does not make any representations or warranties as to the accuracy, timeliness, suitability, completeness, or relevance of any information prepared by any unaffiliated third party, whether linked to BIP Capital’s website or incorporated herein, and takes no responsibility therefor. All such information is provided solely for convenience purposes only and all users thereof should be guided accordingly. BIP Capital does not attempt to furnish personalized investment advice or services through this website. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Third Party Names and Trademarks
Third-party names, logos, and trademarks displayed on this website — including names of custodians, technology platforms, and other service providers — are the property of their respective owners. The display of such marks does not imply any sponsorship, endorsement, partnership, or affiliation with BIP Capital, except where expressly stated. References on the website to integrations or compatibility with third-party platforms reflect technical capabilities at the time of publication and may change without notice.
Portfolio Company Information
Any transactions or activities described in any Web Content as having been engaged in by BIP Affiliates are included as representative transactions for illustrative purposes only and are not presented as representative of all transactions engaged in by BIP Affiliates or any principals thereof. Past performance is not indicative of future results, and no representation is being made that any investment managed by BIP Capital will or is likely to achieve profits or losses similar to those achieved in the past, or that significant losses will be avoided. One should not assume that all investments in any portfolio companies identified in any Web Content are or will be profitable or that any portfolio company investments made in the future will equal the performance of the companies identified herein. Any quotations provided by personnel of portfolio companies may not be representative of the experience of personnel of other portfolio companies, and are not a guarantee of future performance or success.
No Offer, Solicitation or Advice.
The Web Content is provided for informational purposes only and is intended to describe BIP Capital's investment management services and strategies on a general basis. Material presented in any Web Content is presented for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute, and should not be construed as: (i) an offer, or solicitation of an offer, to purchase or sell any security, other asset, or service; (ii) investment advice or an offer to provide such advice; or (iii) a basis for making any investment decision. This website is not intended to be a complete description of BIP Capital, its strategies, or the risks associated with investing. Investors should consult the relevant offering documents, BIP Capital's Form ADV, and their own legal, tax, and financial advisers before making any investment decision. Any analysis or discussion of investments, sectors, or markets generally is based on current information, including from public sources, that BIP Capital considers reliable, but BIP Capital does not represent that any such information provided is accurate or complete, and it should not be relied on as such. Any views and opinions expressed in any Web Content are current at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Conflicts of Interest
BIP Capital and its affiliates are subject to certain conflicts of interest in connection with the management of, and provision of services to, the funds and accounts described on this website. These include, without limitation, conflicts arising from compensation arrangements with affiliated and unaffiliated service providers, the allocation of investment opportunities among multiple funds, cross-fund transactions, and the differing economic interests of BIP Capital, its affiliates, and investors. A more complete description of these conflicts is set forth in BIP Capital's Form ADV Part 2A and in the applicable fund offering documents, which prospective investors should review before making any investment decision.
Privacy Policy
BIP Capital's Privacy Policy describes the personal information BIP Capital collects, how that information is used and shared, and how investors and visitors may exercise rights with respect to their personal information. The Privacy Policy is available at www.bipcapital.com/privacy-policy and is incorporated into these Disclosures by reference.
