Country Detail

France

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 advise management on various transactions, including complex and growth equity deals, ranging from public-to-private deals to carve-outs from multinational corporations.

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

BY THE NUMBERS

25+

Years of private equity investing

Private equity investments

Growing world class businesses

Advent invests across five core sectors as we seek to source innovative deal opportunities and develop compelling businesses throughout France, and beyond. Advent’s experience includes top performers in consumer brands, industrials, pharmaceuticals, technology, telecoms, and more.

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What people are saying

“Advent France guides companies across our five core sectors to enable rapid local decision-making combined with true global reach when needed. The French team is highly respectful of the roots and values of businesses we support as we aim to support their ambitions.”
Michael Ogrinz
Managing Director, Advent
“Advent’s differentiated sector advice and global presence has helped us leapfrog into our next phase of growth, truly internationalizing while capitalizing on a position of great strength in France.”
Philippe Lamazou
CEO, Circet
“Advent actively provides guidance on how to grow a business while protecting the DNA of the brands and empowering management to run the business day-to-day.”
Julien Sprecher
Executive Chairman, Parfums de Marly Group