Advent manages corporate accounts for a number of the world's largest industrial corporations, and of these, Apple Computer, Hoffmann-La Roche, Monsanto, Nippon Steel, NTT, and Capital One have already invested in Gemini portfolio companies. Investing only in Israeli or Israel-based companies. Gemini prefers to be the lead investor and is often the first outside investor in the companies it funds. Gemini typically seeks representation on the company's board of directors as a way of actively supporting management with operational and strategic issues. However, Gemini does not require majority control.
All investments are in equity or equity- linked securities.
Gemini typically liquidates its investment in three to five years through a public offering of securities or trade sale or merger of the portfolio company. Mlavsky is not only knowledgeable, he remains a popular personality often called upon to appear and speak at public forums. Even when critical of the government's current tax policies, he retains his affable manner. Its policy is self-defeating and is driving companies away from Israel. Finally, Mlavsky is worried about the growing gap between the hi-tech rich and the poorer classes of Israeli society.