Advent International is a global private equity investor headquartered in Boston. The firm operates in 13 countries with more than 315 investment professionals across Australia, Brazil, Colombia, France, Germany, Greater China, India, Italy, Luxembourg, Mexico, Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States. Since its founding, Advent has built partnerships with management teams and founders, focusing on long-term growth supported by careful research and a strong governance framework. With a structured approach, the firm places emphasis on responsible investment practices, including environmental, social and governance considerations.
The firm concentrates its investments in five main sectors: business and financial services, consumer products and retail, healthcare, industrial operations and technology. Within these areas, Advent identifies opportunities in sub-sectors such as payment services, insurance, consumer brands, medical devices, manufacturing automation and software platforms. It works directly with portfolio companies to refine strategy, strengthen leadership, optimize operations and expand market reach. Advent also shares case studies and analysis that highlight the impact of its initiatives on company performance and local economies.
Advent supports businesses that contribute to cleaner energy systems. As the majority owner of INNIO, the firm has backed development of modular power generators that run on renewable fuels such as biogas and green hydrogen, paired with a digital monitoring platform for performance tracking. In 2024, Advent joined partners to acquire Volue, whose energy management software enables utilities and grid operators to integrate renewable sources more reliably. These investments reflect Advent’s interest in solutions that help reduce carbon emissions, enhance energy resilience and modernize infrastructure. Through its Ideas section, Advent publishes articles on energy transition trends and sustainable infrastructure, offering portfolio companies additional guidance on emerging practices.
