Advent International Corporation

Type: Private
On the web: http://www.adventinternational.com

Buyout firm Advent International invests in mid-market companies in the Americas, Europe, and Japan. With a focus on business and financial services, health care, industrial, consumer, and technology and media the involved investor provides its portfolio companies with capital infusions (up to $1.25 billion) for international expansion, restructuring, or to fuel growth. In developing markets in Central Europe and Latin America, Advent finances companies with up to $200 million per transaction. Founded in 1984, Advent has backed more 500 companies and has raised some $26 billion in capital. Investors include pension funds, funds of funds, financial institutions, university endowments, and foundations.

Officers:
Chairman: Peter A. Brooke
COO and Managing Partner, Boston: Thomas H. (Tom) Lauer
Director Information Services: Bill Marshall

Competitors:
Bain Capital
Berkshire Partners
Summit Partners