Advent International Surveys a Booming Tech Scene

The COVID-19 pandemic has upended nearly every industry. But software has seemingly come through the crisis the strongest, with its mission-critical status and purely digital engagement. Occupying a front-row seat to technology deal flow in the midst of these interesting times is Lauren Young, a partner at Advent International. Young describes rising valuations, even as much of the non-tech M&A market struggles, the impact that software has had on the healthcare industry, and what it’s like to pursue deals in a stay-at-home environment. Young also details her career path to become one of a growing number of female partners in the competitive private equity industry. Interviewed by Kerensa Butler of RSM.