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Over Five Decades of Private Markets Experience

Adams Street Partners is regarded as one of the most experienced and respected private markets firms in the industry today. Since the inception of our firm, we have consistently provided our investors with a comprehensive perspective in all areas of private markets investments, drawing upon five decades of experience, knowledge, and relationships.

Our professional philosophy is simple and remains unchanged from five decades ago; we pride ourselves on providing outstanding client service.

Experience. Integrity. Always.

Learn how Adams Street’s long history of innovation and leadership inspires our future.

A Company of Owners

The Principles of Success

Leading Through Change

The Evolution of Adams Street Partners

One of the most experienced and respected private markets firms in the industry today

Cool Timeline

1979
Industry’s First Fund of Funds

Industry’s First Fund of Funds

The same advisor team that founded Adams Street formed the industry’s first venture capital fund-of-funds.

1972
Adams Street is Founded

Adams Street is Founded

In 1972, a small team of professionals at First National Bank of Chicago began making direct private investments for a select group of institutional clients. Soon, First Chicago Investment Advisors (now Adams Street Partners) was investing in start-ups alongside many of the earliest venture capital firms. Learn more about our firm

Learn More About Adams Street’s Strategies and Solutions

Strategies & Solutions