Founded 1972, London. Raised £77bn+ AUM (incl. Apax XI £12bn, 2024). Portfolio of 300+ incl. Paycor (HR software, exited 2025 for £3bn), Thoughtworks (tech consulting, 2024), AssuredPartners (insurance, £13.5bn exit Dec 2024), Sophos (cybersecurity). Team 279 (69 partners). Multi-fund platform: Apax Global Buyout, Digital Growth, Global Impact, Credit. Global offices.
Investment Thesis
Global LBO investor: tech (software, telecom, saas), services (density models, outsourced sales/marketing), internet/consumer sectors. Targets £75-3.7bn EV deals. Stage: buyouts & growth equity (Apax Digital). Check sizes: £100m-£999m+. Geography: US/UK focus, expanding Israel, Asia. Platform approach: Operational Excellence Practice, sector specialists, exit-focused. Avoids: non-core media, non-growth sectors.
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