For Firms Seeking Buyout Co-Investors

Adams Street Partners is a leader in buyout and growth equity co-investing, having invested in over 50 deals alongside lead general partners over the past 20 years. The Firm's rich history as a participant in all aspects of private equity investing makes Adams Street Partners a preferred and reliable co-investment partner. The dedicated Co-Investment team and fund model allows for the timely response to investment opportunities. At the same time, the Firm's deep level of experience and network may aid all participants in the overall deal diligence process.

Adams Street Partners is an ideal Co-Investment Partner:

Dedicated team of senior investment professionals

Timely analysis and response to investment opportunities

Dedicated fund provides reliable source of capital

Independent nature of the Firm allows for appropriate investment focus

Access to Adams Street Partners' many resources assembled over the Firm's history

Long track record – Adams Street Partners has successfully invested alongside lead private equity firms since 1989 and has experience investing directly in companies dating back to 1972

As a rule, Adams Street Partners strives to provide reliable commitments or, as the case may be, quick turndowns to the lead general partner. Adams Street Partners understands the importance of being responsive to the lead general partner to help ensure an efficient co-investment process. The Co-Investment team maintains strong relationships with many private equity firms and will work with general partners that may or may not be private equity firms of which Adams Street Partners is an investor.