Advent Partners

General contacts

Investor type

Founded

1984

AUM

$1 000 M

Location

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Series B Series A Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

Asia Australia and others

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Advent Partners is a growth-focused private equity firm based in Melbourne, Australia. Founded over 40 years ago, it is one of Australia’s longest-standing investment managers with a focus on partnering with founders and entrepreneurs to scale market-leading companies. The firm differentiates itself by emphasizing a hands-on, partnership-driven approach and a commitment to responsible investing, with a team that actively collaborates with management to accelerate growth.

Advent Partners invests across a range of sectors, including healthcare services, education, consumer products, and industrials, typically targeting investments with strong growth potential. The firm manages over $1 billion in assets under management through eight funds. Its investor base includes large superannuation funds, sovereign pension funds, and international endowment funds. They follow a responsible investing framework that aligns with ESG standards.

Notable companies in Advent Partners’ portfolio include Very Special Kids - providing hospice care for children with life-threatening conditions, FareShare Australia - fighting hunger by rescuing surplus food, and several other market-leading companies in various stages of growth.

Industry

Industrial Healthcare Services Education Consumer Services (B2C) Consumer Products Other SaaS Software Telecommunications HealthTech

Advent Partners Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Advent Partners 3 Fund (AP3)	Private Equity (PE)	Education Healthcare Services SaaS Software Telecommunications HealthTech	Pre-seed Seed	Australia and others	$5-10 m	$500 M	June 2022
Advent Partners 2 Fund	Private Equity (PE)	Industrial Healthcare Services Education Consumer Services (B2C) Consumer Products Other	Series B Series A Late Stage (Series C+)	Asia Australia and others	$1-5 m	—	January 2017

Contacts

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Robert Radcliffe-Smith Managing Partner

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Rob Hooke Partner

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FAQs about Advent Partners

Is Advent Partners a venture capital or private equity firm?

Advent Partners is a private equity firm. It backs companies at Series B, Series A and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.

Where is Advent Partners located?

Advent Partners is located in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

When was Advent Partners founded?

Advent Partners was founded in 1984.

What sectors and industries does Advent Partners invest in?

Advent Partners invests in companies and startups in Industrial, Healthcare Services, Education, Consumer Services (B2C), Consumer Products, Other, SaaS, Software, Telecommunications, HealthTech.

What is Advent Partners geographical focus of investments?

Advent Partners invests in companies and startups in Asia, Australia and others.

At what stages of companies and startups does Advent Partners typically invest in?

Advent Partners invests in companies and startups at Series B, Series A, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of Advent Partners investment?

Advent Partners usually invests $10-50 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Advent Partners?

Advent Partners has around $1 000m assets under management.

When was Advent Partners last fund created?

Advent Partners last fund was created/launched in 2022-06-15

What are the contacts of Advent Partners?

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