Adams Street Partners is one of the largest managers of private equity investments in the world
We’re an independent employee-owned investment firm that provides private equity fund of funds and direct partnership capabilities to institutional clients. Currently, Adams Street Partners manages $12 billion of committed capital for clients in Australia, Japan, North America, the U.K. and Europe. Adams Street Partners is well known internationally for its continuous commitment to, and deep understanding of, private equity and a unique dedication to client service.
Together with our predecessor organizations, Adams Street Partners has a long history of investing in private equity partnerships (since 1979), managing direct investments in private equity (since 1972) and is credited as being a pioneer in fund of funds investing, creating its first such offering in the late 1970s.
Adams Street Partners offers an annual subscription for its U.S. and Non-U.S. programs that includes partnership investments with leading general partnerships around the world, secondary investments and direct investments.
What makes Adams Street Partners unique is our commitment to excellent investment performance and our client service orientation. Our investment teams are singularly focused on providing top tier investment performance.
“Teamwork, collegial interaction and collaborative activity form a common bond for achievement”, is one of Adams Street Partners’ guiding principles.
Adams Street Partners is widely regarded as one of the most experienced and respected firms in the private equity industry. An industry pioneer in fund of funds investing, we created our first fund of funds offering in the late 1970s.
The business of private equity requires the establishment and nurturing of long-term relationships based on mutual trust. At Adams Street Partners, our Guiding Principles create a culture fostering the growth of value-added performance, assuring a company that is both successful and long standing.
Adams Street Partners has over 180 clients in Australia, Canada, Continental Europe, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States. To meet the needs of this global client base, we employ a team of dedicated client service professionals.
Adams Street has over 80 employees spanning 4 offices worldwide. Management Services is responsible for the administration of these employees and offices including finance, human resources and information technology.