Private equity firm
Founded in 1984, today they have US$32.2 billion in assets under management. Invests in mid-market companies in the Americas, Europe, and Japan.
Company Assessment
(Last updated Jan 2025)
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Advent International Corporation
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0/20 in Social Benchmark
The 2024 Social Benchmark assesses the world's 2,000 most influential companies on their responsibility in meeting society's fundamental expectations towards three measurement areas: respecting human rights, providing decent work, and acting ethically. This company was assessed in 2022 and received a score of 0/20. The average score was an alarmingly low 4.6/20 and the highest score was 15.5/20.
2.1% in Financial System Benchmark
The 2025 Financial System Benchmark ranks 400 financial institutions across five distinct measurement areas: Strategy, governance and stewardship, Financing climate and nature protection and restoration, Environmental footprints, Inclusive finance and Responsible business conduct. This company ranked #325/400, with a total score of 2.1 out of 100. The average score was 12.2 and the highest score was 43.
10% in Gender Benchmark
In 2023 and 2024, the World Benchmarking Alliance assessed 2,000 companies on their efforts to drive gender equality and women's empowerment across their entire value chain. Companies are assessed on governance and strategy, representation, compensation and benefits, health and well-being, and violence and harassment. This company scored 10 out of 100. The average score was 15.3 and the highest score was 51.
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Source: company website
(2021)
Company Details
Type:
Private company
Subsidiaries:
Orveon Global US LLC
Cosmetics
In 2021 Advent International created Orveon after acquiring prestige make-up brands bareMinerals, BUXOM and Laura Mercier from Shiseido.
Zimmermann Wear Pty Ltd
(70% owned)
Fashion label
Founded in Sydney in 1991 by sisters Nicky and Simone Zimmermann. Italian private equity firm Style Capital bought a 70% stake in 2020, and sold it to US private equity firm Advent International in 2023.
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Orveon Zimmermann (70% owned)
Zimmermann
Womens Fashion
Zimmermann
Swimwear