Fort Dearborn
USAWho owns Fort Dearborn?
Fort Dearborn is an American Industrials company, currently owned by Advent International since 2016. It changed hands in 2016, when Ardian sold.
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Key facts
Ownership history
2 ownership periods
Ardian sold Fort Dearborn Company to Advent International in 2016 after 6 years.
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Who owns Fort Dearborn?
Fort Dearborn is currently owned by Advent International, through Latin American Private Equity Fund VII, since 2016.
When did Advent International acquire Fort Dearborn?
Advent International acquired Fort Dearborn in 2016.
Who did Fort Dearborn sell to?
Ardian sold Fort Dearborn to Advent International in 2016 (Secondary).
Who has owned Fort Dearborn over time?
Fort Dearborn has been through 2 private-equity ownership periods: Ardian · via Ardian Co-Investment Fund II · 2010–2016 · sold to Advent International · (Secondary); Advent International · via Latin American Private Equity Fund VII · since 2016.