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Advent International
Boston-founded global buyout firm investing across five core sectors in mid- to large-cap companies.
Key facts
- Website
- adventinternational.com
- Founded
- 1984
- Country
- United States
- Rating
- No reviews yet
About Advent International
Partnership-led global buyout firm investing across five core sectors in mid-to-large cap companies. Executes complex industrial carve-outs and operational transformations with deep expertise across business services, consumer, healthcare, industrial, and technology with presence in 15+ countries.
Key features
- ~$94-100B assets under management
- 450+ investments across 44 countries since 1984
- Five core sectors: services, consumer, healthcare, industrial, tech
- Flagship Global Private Equity fund raised $25B (2022)
- 14 offices across 11 countries
Pros & cons
Pros
- Long track record with global diversification
- Deep sector specialization across five verticals
- Strong presence in both developed and emerging markets
Cons
- Fee structure not publicly disclosed
- Typical deal-size thresholds not clearly published
- Mid-to-large-cap focus may exclude very small acquisitions
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