Bio

Patrice Etlin joined Advent in 1997 and started the firm’s investment operations in Brazil. As one of Advent’s global Managing Partners, he helps oversee the firm’s strategic direction and investment activities, with a particular focus on Latin America. Before joining Advent, Patrice was a partner at International Venture Partners in São Paulo, where he was responsible for the overall operation of a media and communications fund focused on Brazil. Previously, he was a general representative for Brazil at Matra Marconi Space. He also served for six years as Chairman of the Latin American Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (LAVCA). Patrice received an undergraduate degree in electrical engineering from the University of São Paulo, a master’s in industrial engineering from École Centrale de Paris and an MBA from INSEAD.