Advent International Overview

  • Investor Type
  • PE/​Buyout

  • Status
  • Active

  • Professionals
  • 320

Professionals

  • Investments
  • 1,423

  • Portfolio
  • 135

  • Exits
  • 604

Exits

Advent International General Information

Company Description

Founded in 1984, Advent International is a private equity firm based in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm seeks to invest in companies operating in the healthcare, technology, business, and financial services, consumer and services, consumer & leisure, and technology sectors across North America, Latin America, Europe, and Asia. This firm is a Registered Investment Adviser (RIA).

Business Details

Website
adventinternational.com
Year Founded
1984
Investor Status
Actively Seeking New Investments
Trade Association
French Venture Capital Association (AFIC)
Italian Venture Capital Association (AIFI)
Spanish Venture Capital Association (ASCRI)
British Venture Capital Association (BRVCA)
Brazilian Venture Capital Association (BZVCA)
Colorado Venture Capital Association (COVCA)
European Venture Capital Association (EUVCA)
Finnish Venture Capital Association (FVCA)
Hong Kong Venture Capital Association (HKVC)
Latin American Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (LAVCA)
Dutch Venture Capital Association (NVP)
Private Equity Council (PEC)
Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI)
Swedish Venture Capital Association (SVCA)
Western Association of Venture Capitalists (WAVC)
Primary Investor Type
PE/Buyout
Other Investor Types
Growth/Expansion
Venture Capital
Corporate Office
  • Prudential Tower
  • 800 Boylston Street
  • Boston, MA 02199
  • United States
+1 (617)

Advent International Investments & Acquisitions (1,423)

Advent International’s most recent investment was a with Shield AI for . The deal was made on 05-Nov-2026 with as the lead partner.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Company Stage Lead Partner
Shield AI 05-Nov-2026 Aerospace and Defense Generating Revenue
Vermeg 02-Nov-2026 Financial Software Profitable
Firehawk 28-Oct-2026 Aerospace and Defense Generating Revenue
M. K. Sons Fine Jewels 27-Oct-2026 Specialty Retail Profitable
Vinci (Multimedia and Design Software) 06-Oct-2026 Early Stage VC Multimedia and Design Software Generating Revenue
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Advent International Exits (604)

Advent International has made a total of 604 exits. Its latest exit was from M. K. Sons Fine Jewels for on 04-Nov-2026. The exit was categorized as .

Company Name Exit Date Exit Type Exit Size
M. K. Sons Fine Jewels 04-Nov-2026
NCS Multistage 01-Sep-2026
Olaplex Holdings 07-Jul-2026
IRCA (Food and Beverage) 29-Jun-2026
Viakem 01-Jun-2026 Merger/Acquisition
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Advent International Fund Performance

Fund Name Vintage Size Dry Powder DPI RVPI TVPI IRR

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Advent International Investments by Industry, Year, and Region

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Advent International Affiliates

Subsidiaries (4)

Name Industry Location Year Founded
Idemia Identity & Security Canada Montreal, Canada 2017
Sunley House Capital Management Boston, MA 2014
Infinity Venture Mumbai, India 1999
Advent International (Ultra Maritime Business) United Kingdom

Advent International FAQs

  • What is Advent International?

    Founded in 1984, Advent International is a private equity firm based in Boston, Massachusetts.

  • When was Advent International founded?

    Advent International was founded in 1984.

  • Where is Advent International headquartered?

    Advent International is headquartered in Boston, MA.

  • What is Advent International's total asset value?

    Advent International has around in total assets under management.

  • How many investments has Advent International made?

    Advent International has made 1,423 investments.

  • What has Advent International invested in?

    Advent International has made numerous investments in companies like Shield AI, Vermeg, and Firehawk within the Aerospace and Defense and Financial Software industries.

  • What has Advent International invested in recently?

    Advent International's latest investment was on 05-Nov-2026 in Shield AI, a company within the Aerospace and Defense industry.

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