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Colombia

At Advent, we leverage deep sub-sector expertise and local knowledge to diligently identify the next generation of leading businesses. Across regions, Advent’s local teams support management on various transactions, including complex and growth equity deals, ranging from public-to-private deals to carve-outs from multinational corporations.

Advent’s Colombia team provides guidance to large corporations, as well as family-owned businesses and entrepreneurs across the country as they build sustainable businesses.

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Years of private equity investing

Private equity investments

Driving growth and navigating complexities

Advent invests across five core sectors as we seek to source innovative deal opportunities and develop compelling businesses throughout Colombia, and beyond. Advent’s experience includes asset management, chemical distribution, infrastructure, leisure, pharmaceutical, technology, and much more.

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What people are saying

“Advent’s long tenure in Bogotá provides us with a deep understanding of the Colombian market. We aim to provide management teams and founders with the support needed to accelerate their growth and expand internationally.”
Manuel Garcia Podesta
Managing Director, Advent
“We have big expansion plans to consolidate our position as the largest hotel operator in the region. With insights provided by Advent, a world-class investor and operator, this ambition is within reach.”
Jorge Londoño
Co-Founder & CEO, GHL Hotels
“Based upon guidance provided by Advent, Sophos was taken to the next level. Advent’s sector knowledge and guidance allowed us to serve a greater array of financial institutions and scale Sophos via both international and regional expansion.”
Felipe Villa
CEO, Sophos (now GFT Technologies)