Responsibility

serving as a responsible corporate citizen

Our Commitments

We are committed to investing responsibly, building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and supporting the global communities in which we operate. We believe that these commitments will help us bring value to our clients, employees, investments, and communities.

Investing ›

Adams Street is committed to acting in the best interests of our clients. As such, we have historically considered the evaluation of environmental, social and governance factors an important part of an investment process aimed at maximizing results and managing risk.

People ›

Adams Street understands the importance of investing in people. We celebrate inclusion and embrace different perspectives to solve complex problems. We believe that diversity of perspectives generates great ideas and brings value to our clients.

Community ›

With thirteen offices in seven countries, we understand the value of global citizenship and investing in our communities. We are proud of our employees’ dedication to give back and we continue to engage with organizations that make a difference in the world around us.

Adams Street’s 2025 ESG Report

Aligning sustainability priorities to support risk management, operational resilience and long-term value creation remains a key priority for responsible investors in private markets.

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Our Global Perspective is Defined by Our Local Investments

We recognize our responsibility not only to our clients, but to the communities in which we live and work. We are proud of our employees’ dedication to give back and we continue to engage with organizations that make a difference in the world around us.

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Our Commitment to Our People

Adams Street Partners celebrates inclusion and believes that diversity strengthens our business. Adams Street is committed to increasing diversity within the financial markets by enhancing access, contributing to educational initiatives, and engaging staff in outreach opportunities.

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We recognize our responsibility not only to our clients, but to the communities in which we live. We invest responsibly, we support the charitable giving and volunteer efforts of our people, and we work to make our industry more diverse.

Adams Street is always pushing to improve – ourselves, our firm, our industry – not because it’s on trend, but because it’s the right thing to do.

— Jeffrey Diehl, Managing Partner & Head of Investments