Advent International and ADIA Take Minority Stake in Fisher Investments

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.

Hg, ADIA and CPP Investments acquire minority stake in IFS at €15 billion valuation

April 9, 2025

Software

Hg has increased its stake in enterprise software provider IFS to become a co-control shareholder alongside EQT, as new minority investors — a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) and the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) — buy shares from EQT, TA Associates and other minority holders. The transaction values IFS at over EUR 15 billion and supports the company’s continued AI-driven growth after surpassing €1 billion in ARR and more than 7,000 employees globally.

ADIA and CapitalG Acquire Minority Stakes in TeamSystem

August 17, 2023

Cloud & SaaS

A wholly owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) and CapitalG, Alphabet’s growth fund, have agreed to acquire minority stakes in Italian business-software provider TeamSystem. Hellman & Friedman will remain the majority shareholder; the investments will support TeamSystem’s product expansion and international growth and are expected to close in Q1 2024 subject to customary conditions.

Bain Capital and ADIA Acquire Merchants Fleet with Management Co-Investment

October 19, 2022

Transportation

Bain Capital and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), together with the Merchants Fleet leadership team, completed the acquisition of Merchants Automotive Group (d/b/a Merchants Fleet and Merchants Auto). The management team will remain in place as co-investors; the transaction provides capital to accelerate Merchants' growth, technology initiatives and fleet electrification efforts and was supported by a $3 billion financing program arranged by Ares and others.

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.

Thoma Bravo Sells Significant Minority Stake in Qlik to ADIA

November 11, 2024

Data & Analytics

Thoma Bravo has signed an agreement to sell a significant minority stake in Qlik to a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), with Thoma Bravo remaining the majority shareholder and making a new equity investment. A consortium of other investors is expected to participate alongside ADIA and Thoma Bravo; the deal is subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to close in Q1 2025.