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Global highlights 2009

Sector experience ~ Technology, Media and Telecoms

The continuous evolution of business models, competitive landscapes and customer demands provides significant growth opportunities for agile companies and a compelling backdrop for private equity investment.

Market trends

Rapid change has become a hallmark of the TMT sector. Promising opportunities exist for technology companies that can develop high Return On Investment (ROI) solutions for their customers. In media, Internet-based models continue to gain ground at the expense of traditional media.

RECENT INVESTMENTS


Kroton Educacional (2009)

RECENT EXITS


IFC medios (2009)
Hildebrando (partial, 2008)
Venere.com (2008)

 
“We have been able to build our business globally with Advent's support. We've benefited from their international experience and the global perspective they provide.”


Pascal Xatart
CEO, Sophis

Western EuropeSophis

Sophis provides portfolio and risk management solutions to more than 130 financial institutions around the world. We have leveraged our global experience and resources to help Sophis expand internationally: five new offices have opened, totalling 13 worldwide while Sophis has increased its presence in the US, UK and Asia. Now more than 50% of new business comes from outside Continental Europe. Regulatory change is a growth driver in this market, increasing demand for Sophis’ sophisticated risk management tools that meet transparency requirements. Sophis has a team of experienced executives who are working together with key managers and operating partners from relevant industry backgrounds to take advantage of the changes in the financial landscape and keep moving this business forward.

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