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Apax Partners
One of the oldest global private equity firms, focused on tech, consumer and services.
Key facts
- Website
- apax.com
- Founded
- 1972
- Pricing
- Targets enterprise values of $100m-$5bn; standard 2/20 institutional fee structure
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Rating
- No reviews yet
About Apax Partners
One of oldest global private equity firms managing ~$80B across five strategies: global buyout, digital growth, mid-market Israel, global impact, and credit. Operates globally with 350+ employees focusing tech, services, and internet/consumer sectors.
Key features
- ~$77bn raised and advised
- Focus: tech, consumer/internet, services
- Global offices incl. NY, Mumbai, Munich
- Backed Sophos, ThoughtWorks, Trade Me
Pros & cons
Pros
- Long institutional history and reputation
- Strong tech and services expertise
Cons
- Large-cap orientation limits smaller deals
- Highly competitive fund segment
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Frequently Asked Questions About Apax Partners
What are Apax's five strategies?
Apax Global Buyout, Apax Digital Growth, Apax Mid-Market Israel, Apax Global Impact, and Apax Credit.
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