Avista Capital Partners is a New York base private equity firm and was initiated by a group of former DLJ Merchant Banking Partners led by Thompson Dean and Steven Webster. The firm’s investments are focused more on private equity-related businesses. Their target growth oriented companies are within the areas of media, healthcare and energy.

Founded by former DLJ executives, Avista Capital Partners employs a “Global Partnership Strategy.” This type of approach allows the firm to embrace significant working characteristics and skills, such as focus and collaboration, as well as investment and business expertise.

Avista Capital Partners is a team of seasoned investment professionals and industry partners who provide reliable counsel to clients who aim for significant growth. With the help of a few investment partners, the firm has established strategic plans that enhance growth while at the same time provide opportunities to acquire more value-created investments and improve operational efficiencies.

The firm invests in companies that exhibit exceptional potential, such as Royal Offshore, ConvaTec, Thompson Publishing, InvestorPlace Media and more. The firm was able to successfully raise a total of $2 billion in 2007. For this year, it strives to raise $3 billion dollars in order to establish a second firm.

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