SECTORS
We live and breathe our industries of focus
We were founded in the US with the aim of being the first global private equity firm. We’ve been focused on five core sectors from the start, underpinned by the deep-rooted expertise of our local teams. As sector and sub-sector specialists, our rigorous precision, demonstrated at every stage of an investment, allows us to be a partner of choice for ambitious teams looking to transform businesses.
“Our sector specialization is what differentiates us. Our industry knowledge and expertise enable us to offer perspectives and value creation opportunities that have been honed over time. This experience helps us unlock businesses that could otherwise have gone unseen.”
Shweta Jalan
Managing Partner, Advent
Our core sectors
We excel across our carefully selected sectors through an entrepreneurial investment approach refined over decades. Our culture, based on collaboration and innovation, shapes how we conduct business in each sector, and informs our commitment to nurturing trusting and respectful partnerships.
BY THE NUMBERS
50+
Investments worldwide in each sector
30+
Years average tenure in each sector
30+
Sub-sectors invested in
Business & financial services
The power of our expertise comes from the depth of our sub-sector specialization across business & financial services. We dedicate time to exploring trends shaping sub-sectors such as banking and insurance, financial technology, payments, financial services, and technology-enabled services, among many others, enabling us to help businesses capitalize on opportunities and navigate through complexities transforming the industry.
Consumer
We have had a front row seat to shifts in consumer behavior over decades, and around the globe. Advent seeks to work with brands that are consumer-centric in their approach and to support our partner CEOs in building companies and brands that are meant to last.
Healthcare
Advent’s deep healthcare expertise, combined with our network of Portfolio Support Group, Operating Partners, and Operations Advisors positions us to identify and partner with businesses that focus on delivering improved patient outcomes, exhibit a clear value proposition to customers, and expand patient access to care, through proven business models underpinned by science and technology.
Industrial
The industrials sector is rapidly evolving and continues to be shaped by megatrends such as digitization, the green energy revolution, and the simplification of conglomerates. Advent’s deep expertise across multiple verticals means we are well placed to help support businesses’ transformation and growth.
Technology
As technology continues to penetrate all sectors of the global economy at an accelerating rate, we are supporting visionary management teams to scale their businesses into the platforms of the future.
A novel approach to navigating complexity
Decades of applied sector and sub-sector knowledge enable us to uncover unique businesses and navigate complex transactions, including corporate carve-outs and public-to-privates, among others. Our dedication to innovative approaches, from both an investment and execution perspective, allows us to set up our portfolio companies for lasting value, well beyond our partnership.
