Advent

Advent International is a prominent global private equity firm founded in 1984 in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm focuses on private equity investments, including buyouts, growth capital, and strategic restructuring. With a strong emphasis on operational excellence, Advent aims to create long-term value for its investors through disciplined investment strategies and active portfolio management. The company manages a diverse portfolio of private equity funds and operates across multiple sectors and regions, including North America, Europe, Latin America, and Asia. Advent has a global presence with 14 offices in 11 countries and employs over 240 investment professionals. As of 2023, it manages approximately $92 billion in assets, positioning itself as one of the largest private equity firms worldwide. Advent is committed to expanding its reach, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region, and is actively raising capital for new funds to support future growth initiatives. The firm collaborates closely with management teams and entrepreneurs to help transform and expand businesses across its investment portfolio.

Investment Management Boston, United States Founded 1984 ~357 employees

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Employees
357
+0.6% in the 3 months to Jun 2025
Revenue / employee
$1.1M
Revenue ~$375M
Total funding
$65.5B
Last round May 2022
12-month attrition
15%
Tech: 26.3%
H1B filings, FY2025
7
Sponsors visas

Salaries at Advent

All salaries

37 salary profiles in the US

Most reported roles

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity · India salaries

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Finance5
Engineering3
Operations1

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2025 alone: 7 filings.

Funding

  • May 2022 · $25B
  • Dec 2021 · $4B
  • Sep 2020 · $2B
  • Sep 2019 · $2B
  • Jun 2019 · $19.5B
  • Mar 2016 · $13B

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Advent FAQ

How many employees does Advent have?

Advent has about 357 employees, up 0.6% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.

Does Advent sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Advent filed 7 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2025, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Finance roles.

What is Advent's revenue per employee?

Advent makes about $1.05M in revenue per employee, based on $375M annual revenue and 357 employees.

How much does Advent pay?

6figr has 37 salary profiles for Advent in the US and 10 in India, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the Advent salaries page. See Advent salaries in the US

How much funding has Advent raised?

Advent has raised $65.5B in total funding.

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.