Advent International (via Odara/LAPEF VII) Invests in Skala Cosméticos

Advent International Acquires Olaplex

November 19, 2019

Consumer Products

Advent International has agreed to acquire Olaplex, the prestige hair‑care brand known for its patented bond‑building technology. Advent plans to accelerate Olaplex's growth through investment in product innovation and increased global brand awareness; financial terms were not disclosed.

Advent International Leads Series C Investment in Skyone

December 5, 2025

Cloud & SaaS

Advent International has made a strategic investment in Skyone, a Brazilian cloud, data and AI software company, through Advent's Latin American Private Equity Fund VII as part of Skyone's Series C (terms undisclosed). The funding will support Skyone's international expansion, scale its Skyone Studio and Autosky platforms, and accelerate R&D in AI and cloud capabilities. In connection with the transaction, Inovabra Ventures and select angel investors fully exited while founders and investors Henkan and BeWater remain significant shareholders.

Advent International Acquires Significant Stake in Imperial Dade from Bain Capital

May 2, 2022

Logistics & Distribution

Advent International has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a significant stake in Imperial Dade, the leading North American distributor of foodservice packaging and janitorial supplies, from Bain Capital Private Equity. Bain Capital will retain board governance and remain a significant investor alongside the Tillis family and Audax, while Imperial Dade will continue to be led by Chairman Robert Tillis and CEO Jason Tillis; financial terms were not disclosed.

Advent International Acquires Majority Stake in Siesa

December 2, 2024

Software

Advent International has acquired a majority stake in Siesa, the largest independent ERP provider in Colombia, from Siesint Holdings and former Siesa employees. The co-founder will remain a minority shareholder; Advent said it will support Siesa's next growth phase by investing in product innovation and expanding its offering across retail, hospitality and other industries.

Advent International Acquires Majority Stake in Parfums de Marly Group

June 22, 2023

Consumer Products

Advent International has agreed to acquire a majority shareholding in the group behind luxury fragrance brands Parfums de Marly and INITIO Parfums Privés from founder Julien Sprecher. Sprecher will remain as Executive Chairman, Creative Director and a large minority shareholder while Advent will support the Group's international expansion and omni-channel strategy.

Leste Group Acquires Significant Stake in Prestige Cosmetics

March 5, 2024

Consumer Products

Leste Group has acquired a significant stake in Prestige Cosmetics, a leading Brazilian distributor of luxury perfumes, cosmetics and skincare brands. The private equity investment will support Prestige's international expansion — particularly into North America — while strengthening its retail and e-commerce capabilities; financial terms were not disclosed.