Adams Street Partners

A global private markets investment manager with a focus on primary, secondary, growth equity, credit, and co-investment strategies.

Venture Capital Active Chicago, United States Est. 1972
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Last updated 2026-07-20
Portfolio
1
in our dataset
Rounds participated
1
Rounds led
0
Rounds' value
$30.0M
total disclosed, rounds participated
Stages
A Round, C Round, B Round, Seed, E Round, Pre-Seed, D Round

About

Adams Street Partners is a global private markets investment manager with over 50 years of experience. The firm manages nearly $70 billion in assets across primary, secondary, growth equity, credit, and co-investment strategies. It is 100% employee-owned and invests in more than 30 countries across five continents, including Israel. Adams Street Partners focuses on partnering with top-tier private equity fund managers and investing in companies with breakout potential.

Portfolio · 1

Atox Bio
Immunomodulators for Treatment of Infectious and Inflammatory Diseases
1 round $30.0M committed Latest: 2017-12

Investment activity

4 portfolio exits on record.

Portfolio by sector

Cyber Security3
Business Software2
Health Tech & Life Sciences2
Undisclosed1

Funds · 2

  • European Ventures — $270M May 2025
  • IV — $1.2B Oct 2024

Q&A

What is Adams Street Partners' most recent fundraise?
Adams Street Partners recently raised over $1.2 billion for its Venture Innovation Fund IV program in October 2024.
Has Adams Street Partners had any recent exits?
Yes, Adams Street Partners had an exit in July 2022 when its portfolio company PerimeterX was acquired by HUMAN Security. Additionally, Actelis Networks, another portfolio company, went public on NASDAQ in May 2022 with a valuation of $70 million.
What are some of Adams Street Partners' notable portfolio companies?
Adams Street Partners' portfolio includes Cato Networks, which has raised $1.06 billion.
What investment stages does Adams Street Partners typically focus on?
Adams Street Partners invests across various stages, including Seed, A Round, B Round, C Round, D Round, and E Round.
What is Adams Street Partners' primary sector focus based on its portfolio?
Adams Street Partners shows a strong focus on Cyber Security, with 3 portfolio companies in this sector, and Business Software, with 2 portfolio companies.
When was Adams Street Partners founded?
Adams Street Partners was founded in 1972.
What is the total AUM for Adams Street Partners?
Adams Street Partners has more than $60 billion in assets under management.
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