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Greater China

At Advent, we leverage deep sub-sector expertise and local knowledge to diligently identify the next generation of leading businesses. Across regions, Advent’s local teams support management on various transactions, including complex and growth equity deals, ranging from public-to-private deals to carve-outs from multinational corporations.

Advent’s China team provides guidance to large corporations, as well as family-owned businesses and entrepreneurs across Greater China as they build sustainable businesses.

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Years of private equity investing

Private equity investments

Leveraging a global network

Advent invests across five core sectors as we seek to source innovative deal opportunities and develop compelling businesses throughout Greater China, and beyond. Advent’s experience includes lifestyle companies, pharmaceutical services, and density-based businesses, among others.

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What people are saying

“Advent’s Greater China team helps local brands develop a differentiated, authentic story and best-in-class products and services that speak to modern Chinese consumers. In China, Advent focuses on pets, beauty, food and beverage, and sports and outdoor subsectors, and building local brands into global champions.”
David Chen
Managing Director, Advent
“We have a strong track record of guiding portfolio companies that have attractive secular themes, for example a strong network effect, mission-critical items with small cost, density-driven businesses, and other enduring trends in the business & financial services sector.”
Irene Liu
Managing Director, Advent
“Advent’s guidance helps to establish a new generation of Chinese brands that resonate with both local and global audiences.”
Maggie Chan
Operating Partner
“The China team provides perspective on the local China market, while bringing international heft and resources to support businesses that stand the test of time.”
Andrew Li
Managing Director, Advent
“Advent provides strategic guidance that allowed us to expand our network across China to offer high-quality, healthy food to more customers than ever.”
John Christensen
Founder, Wagas