Advent International
Investment ManagementMassachusetts, United States1001-5000 Employees
Advent International is a global private equity firm headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, founded in 1984. It works in partnership with management teams, entrepreneurs, and founders to reshape and grow businesses, combining strategic guidance with capital support. The firm has developed specialized expertise across five core sectors—business and financial services, consumer, healthcare, industrial, and technology—and relies on a worldwide network to assist portfolio companies in achieving their strategic objectives. With a sizable global team spanning five continents, Advent coordinates resources across its platforms to support companies as they pursue transformative growth. Its client focus is on portfolio companies seeking to enhance performance and scale, supported by Advent's ecosystem and cross-border experience. In May 2026, Advent appointed Patricia Cross as Operating Partner for Australia and New Zealand, signaling leadership expansion in the region.