Advent International
Year founded
1984
Country of origin
United States
HQ country
United States
Average deal value
Total deal value
Company industry
- Private Equity
M&A expertise
- Private Equity Management
Industry expertise
- Business Services
- Retail & Consumer Goods (FMCG)
- Financial Services
- Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
- Industrial & Chemicals
- Leisure & Hospitality & Tourism
- Technology
Founded in 1984, Advent is one of the largest investment firms in the world, with offices on four continents. Advent has been a driving force in the international playing field of private equity for almost 40 years and has built an unparalleled global network of more than 250 investment professionals in Western and Central Europe, North America, Latin America and Asia. Advent focuses on international buyouts and strategic repositionings in five sectors (Business & Financial Services; Healthcare; Industrials; Retail, Consumer & Leisure; Technology, Media & Telecom). Since its inception, Advent has invested more than €55 billion in private equity through more than 380 transactions in 42 countries. More than 60 companies have been taken public by Advent so far.
Investment focus: Starting €100 million equity (€50 million for Advent Tech)
Investment terms: 4 to 7 years
Average equity ticket: Starting €100 million to >€1.5 billion equity per investment (€50 million for Advent Tech)