Our Approach

Avista Capital Partners approaches private equity investing based on a proven methodology derived from extensive experience and success—it was built through years of disciplined focus on generating value.

Avista's strategy emphasizes more than merely "good buying." Our investment partners take an active role in supporting strong management teams and working with portfolio companies to develop strategic plans, enhance organic growth, pursue value-creating acquisitions and increase operational efficiencies. Additionally, our industry partners provide the strategic insight, operational oversight and counsel that help drive growth and performance, creating long-term value.

Our Global Partnership Strategy
During their tenure at DLJ Merchant Banking Partners, members of the Avista team helped develop the Global Partnership Strategy—which augments the execution expertise of our investment professionals with the knowledge of sector specialists: our industry executives.

Our collaborative formula of combining private equity professionals with industry partners creates a unique blend of financial sophistication, industry knowledge and business analytical skills—backed by a rigorous process of review and approval by a proven team of partners.

The Global Partnership Strategy helped make DLJ Merchant Banking Partners one of the most successful private equity franchises in the world, and remains the cornerstone of Avista.