Dave leads the sourcing, screening, execution, monitoring, and exiting of leveraged buyout co-investments. Before joining the firm, he served as a senior partner with PPM America Capital Partners, LLC, responsible for marketing to equity sponsors, underwriting buyout co-investments, and managing the underwriting group. He also established their private debt placement group. Prior to PPM, Dave worked with Heller Financial where he structured, originated, and managed a portfolio of LBO debt transactions. He also worked as a senior auditor with KPMG LLP. Dave is Chair of Adams Street’s Co-Investment Committee and a member of the Executive Committee.

David Brett
Partner & Head of Co-Investments
Adams Street Partners
United States, Illinois, Chicago
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Partner & Head of Co-Investments
Adams Street Partners
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Fund of Funds
Chicago
Illinois
United States
Jun 6, 2025
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