Advent International Acquires Majority Stake in Siesa

Advent International Acquires Majority Stake in SYSPRO

August 13, 2024

Software

Advent International has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a majority ownership stake in SYSPRO, a global ERP software provider for manufacturing and distribution. The investment will fund product and technology innovation and support SYSPRO's global growth ambitions, particularly in the USA and UK; the deal is expected to close in late Q3 2024 pending customary approvals.

Advent International Acquires Majority Stake in Encora

December 21, 2021

IT Services

Advent International has acquired a majority stake in Encora, a global digital engineering and software product development services provider. Warburg Pincus, the prior majority shareholder, retains a minority stake; Advent will partner with Encora's management to accelerate global growth, expand capabilities, and pursue targeted M&A.

Advent International Acquires Sauer Brands from Falfurrias Capital Partners

February 19, 2025

Food & Beverage

Advent International has completed its acquisition of Sauer Brands Inc., a portfolio of condiments and seasonings brands including Duke's Mayo, Kernel Season's and Mateo's Gourmet Salsa, from Falfurrias Capital Partners. As part of the close, E. Yuri Hermida was appointed CEO and the deal positions Advent to support Sauer Brands' next phase of growth across retail and away-from-home channels.

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.

Adelis Equity Partners Acquires Majority Stake in Axentia Technologies

July 6, 2020

Transportation

Adelis Equity Partners has acquired slightly more than 50% of Axentia Technologies, becoming the company's majority owner while founders and management retain a significant stake. The investment will support Axentia's product development and international expansion of its low-power connected display systems and related software for the public transportation and rescue markets.