Adams Street is a private markets investment firm that provides investment advisory services to its clients, which consist of private investment funds and separately managed accounts. Adams Street offers primary and secondary partnership, co-investment, direct venture capital and growth equity and private credit investment management capabilities. Adams Street traces its roots to First National Bank of Chicago in 1972 and is now an independent, 100% employee-owned organization.
Fee Structure
Adams Street manages various private investment funds, including partnership funds, direct funds, and special mandate funds. These funds invest in private equity partnerships, portfolio companies, secondary investments, co-investments, and private credit investments. Adams Street charges management fees to fund investors, separate accounts, and monitoring engagement clients. In some cases, Adams Street also receives performance-based compensation.