Since establishing our private equity strategy in 1989, we have invested in over 415 private equity investments in 42 countries.
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Skala
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Country Brazil | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description A leading Brazilian haircare brand | Deal type Buyout | Invest. date Feb 2024 |
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GHL Hoteles
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Country Colombia | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description One of the largest third-party hotel operators in Latin America | Deal type Growth Buyout | Invest. date Sep 2022 |
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Merama
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Country Mexico | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure; Technology | Description A leading Latin American eCommerce aggregator | Deal type Expansion capital | Invest. date Sep 2021 |
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Grupo CRM
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Country Brazil | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description The largest direct-to-consumer premium chocolate player in Brazil | Deal type Buyout | Invest. date Oct 2020 |
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Grupo BIG (formerly Walmart Brazil Group)
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Country Brazil | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description The third-largest food retailer in Brazil | Deal type Carve-out | Invest. date Aug 2018 |
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Enjoy S.A.
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Country Chile | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description The leading casino operator in Chile, Uruguay and Argentina | Deal type PIPE | Invest. date Jan 2018 |
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YDUQS (formerly Estácio Participações)
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Country Brazil | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description The second-largest post-secondary education company in Brazil | Deal type PIPE | Invest. date Aug 2017 |
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Fortbras Group
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Country Brazil | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description Leading distributor of aftermarket auto parts in Brazil | Deal type Buyout | Invest. date Sep 2016 |
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LifeMiles B.V.
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Country Colombia | Sector Business & Financial Services; Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description One of the largest and fastest-growing loyalty coalition programs in Latin America | Deal type Carve-out | Invest. date Aug 2015 |
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Faculdade da Serra Gaucha Group (FSG)
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Country Brazil | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description A leading private education company in the south of Brazil | Deal type Buyout | Invest. date May 2015 |
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Allied
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Country Brazil | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description Leading independent marketer and provider of technology products in Brazil | Deal type Secondary buyout | Invest. date Feb 2015 |
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Cataratas do Iguaçu
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Country Brazil | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description Largest concessionaire and operator of services in national parks in Brazil | Deal type Growth equity | Invest. date Dec 2014 |
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Restoque
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Country Brazil | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description One of Brazil's leading producers and retailers of fashion, business and casual wear | Deal type Buyout | Invest. date Dec 2013 |
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Kroton Educacional
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Country Brazil | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description Largest private education company in Latin America and one of the largest worldwide | Deal type Growth equity | Invest. date Jul 2009 |
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Quero-Quero
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Country Brazil | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description Leading home improvement retailer, credit card issuer and consumer finance company in the south of Brazil | Deal type Buyout | Invest. date Sep 2008 |
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Airport Shoppes
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Country Puerto Rico | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description Leading airport restaurant and in-flight catering group in Puerto Rico (merged into Advent portfolio company International Meal Company) | Deal type Buyout | Invest. date Mar 2008 |
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Viena
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Country Brazil | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description Brazil's leading casual dining restaurant chain (merged into Advent portfolio company International Meal Company) | Deal type Buyout | Invest. date Nov 2007 |
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Gayosso
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Country Mexico | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description Largest Mexican funeral services company | Deal type Buyout | Invest. date Oct 2007 |
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Grupo RA
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Country Brazil | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description Largest operator of restaurants and snack bars in Brazilian airports (merged into Advent portfolio company International Meal Company) | Deal type Buyout | Invest. date Apr 2007 |
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International Meal Company
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Country Brazil | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description Leading multi-brand, quick casual restaurant chain in Latin America | Deal type Buyout | Invest. date Nov 2006 |
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Grupo La Mansión
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Country Mexico | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description A leading operator of casual dining restaurants in Mexico, including the flagship La Mansión steakhouse chain (merged into Advent portfolio company International Meal Company) | Deal type Buyout | Invest. date Nov 2006 |
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Milano
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Country Mexico | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description Mexico's largest discount clothing retailer | Deal type Buyout | Invest. date May 2006 |
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Dufry South America (formerly Brasif)
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Country Brazil | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description Brazil's leading travel retail operator (acquired by Advent portfolio company Dufry) | Deal type Buyout | Invest. date Mar 2006 |
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Aerocomidas
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Country Mexico | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description Leading operator of restaurants and bars in Mexican airports | Deal type Growth equity | Invest. date Oct 2002 |
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Graffigna
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Country Argentina | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description Producer of premium wine and champagne | Deal type Buyout | Invest. date May 1999 |
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GESA - Grupo Embotelladores del Sureste SA
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Country Mexico | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description Bottler and distributor of Pepsi-Cola and other regional soft drinks in southern Mexico | Deal type Recapitalization | Invest. date Dec 1998 |
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Arabela
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Country Mexico | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description Door-to-door retailer of assorted beauty and personal-care products | Deal type Buyout | Invest. date Oct 1998 |
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Aeroboutiques (Latinoamericana Duty Free)
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Country Mexico | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description Leading operator of duty-free concessions in Mexico | Deal type Buyout | Invest. date Dec 1996 |
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