John Brooke
Advisor
John Brooke is an Advisor to Brook Fund II. John began his career at Advent International in 1985. While at Advent International, he was responsible for the establishment and development of several operating programs including the analyst and the proactive deal-sourcing programs. He has worked in all the investment areas of the firm including early stage technology, growth equity and leveraged buyouts, while covering every industry sector including healthcare, industrial, retail, consumer products and technology.
In 1996, John moved to Singapore to help integrate the acquisition of Advent International’s affiliate in the region, South East Venture Investment Corporation, into Advent International and to reposition the group to execute larger, later stage transactions. His experience at Advent International covered all aspects of investing, including management of both funds and investor relations.
Upon his return from Asia, he joined The Tucker Anthony Private Equity Group (Park Street Capital) and helped establish it as a leading fund-of-funds management company with in excess of $800 million under management. Park Street Capital manages a series of funds for institutions and families. John was responsible for fund access, fund raising, fund oversight and management. He more recently established Brooke Private Equity Advisors (BPEA) in 2003.