Mergers & Acquisitions

Advent International Corporation Acquires LayerZero Power Systems

6898 Advent International Corporation - LayerZero Power Systems NT SP

M&A Engagement Overview

Industry Group: Industrials; Energy, Power & Infrastructure
Areas of Focus: Industrial Technology; Engineered Equipment, Products, and Components

Harris Williams advised Advent International on their acquisition of LayerZero Power Systems. LayerZero Power Systems is a leading manufacturer of static transfer switches, power distribution units, and other power management products for data centers and various mission-critical applications.

Investor interest in critical power products remains high as data centers evolve to support the growing needs of AI and high-performance computing.

LayerZero has emerged as a leader in one of the most attractive and fastest-growing segments of critical power infrastructure, and increased cloud penetration and generative AI are driving significant demand for their products. The company’s differentiated, exceptionally reliable power solutions are vital for data centers and other mission-critical applications, which require the high-performance equipment that LayerZero provides.

Advent’s partnership with LayerZero allows the company to scale manufacturing capacity, expand their customer base, and grow service capabilities. Leveraging Advent’s deep sector insights, operational resources, and global reach also allows LayerZero to expand their manufacturing footprint, optimize operations through lean practices, and strengthen customer relationships.

Contact the Harris Williams Industrials Group or Energy, Power & Infrastructure Group to learn more about this client engagement.

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