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Adams Street Partners

Illinois Founded 1972 Website LinkedIn
Cheque Size$1M to $500M
Stages6
Industries15
Markets20
Stated Portfolio20
Operating Since1972 (54y)

About Adams Street Partners

Adams Street Partners is a global private equity firm investing in venture capital, growth equity, and buyout funds. With over 50 years of experience, the firm manages approximately $62 billion in assets across various private markets strategies. Its global presence includes offices in cities such as Chicago, London, Tokyo, and Toronto, serving a diverse client base that includes institutional investors and family offices. The firm's investment approach is characterized by a focus on primary fund partnerships, secondary transactions, co-investments, direct growth equity company investments, and private credit deals. This diversified strategy enables Adams Street Partners to access a wide range of opportunities across different stages and sectors. The firm emphasizes a founder-first approach, providing value-added services to entrepreneurs and companies, and maintains a strong commitment to transparency and integrity in its operations. As a 100% employee-owned firm, Adams Street Partners aligns its interests with those of its clients, fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability. The firm's extensive network and deep industry relationships support its investment decisions, aiming to generate actionable insights across market cycles. This alignment and expertise have contributed to its recognition as a leading private equity firm in the industry.

Geographical Focus

African markets1

Other stated markets19

United StatesUnited KingdomCanadaGermanyJapanAustraliaSingaporeChinaIndiaBrazilFranceItalyUnited Arab EmiratesSwitzerlandSpainMexicoSouth KoreaNetherlandsSweden

Requirements

Institutional investors, Family offices, Accredited investors

Stated Portfolio20

Amazon
Facebook
SpaceX
Airbnb
Stripe
Uber
Spotify
Google
Square
Tesla
Dropbox
DoorDash
Instacart
Palantir Technologies
Lyft
Slack
Pinterest
Snapchat
Netflix
Zoom Video Communications

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