Apax Partners

Q: When was Apax Partners last fund created?

Apax Partners last fund was created/launched in 2023-12-10.

General contacts

Investor type

Founded

1969

AUM

$77 000 M

Location

London, England, United Kingdom

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Series A Seed Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America Europe Asia

Investor profile last updated: 22 August, 2026

Profile

Apax Partners is a global private equity firm based in London, United Kingdom, founded in 1969. The firm has a team of 173 professionals and is known for its sector-driven approach, focusing on creating value through meaningful change. Apax Partners differentiates itself by leveraging its global network and expertise to support growth opportunities across various regions.

The firm invests in sectors such as business-to-business, oncology, mobile, cybersecurity, Internet of Things, e-commerce, industrials, big data, and digital health. Apax Partners typically engages in buyout and growth/expansion investments, with a focus on companies that can benefit from its strategic guidance. The firm manages several funds, including Apax Midmarket X, Apax Digital Fund II, Apax Partners XI, and Apax Global Impact Fund, with a total AUM exceeding $77 billion.

Notable investments by Apax Partners include Quality Insights - business/productivity software, Finomnia Banking - financial software, Prima Business Control Software - business/productivity software, Centor (Ohio) - medical supplies, and Institutional Investor - publishing.

Industry

Internet of Things (IoT) Business Services (B2B) Consumer Services (B2C) Electronics Financial Services HealthTech Industrial E-commerce/Marketplace Fintech Healthcare Services Media and Entertainment Retail SaaS Software Technology Life Sciences Cybersecurity Consumer Products Internet and Web Services Telecommunications Transportation

Apax Partners Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Apax Midmarket X	Private Equity (PE)	Business Services (B2B) Consumer Products Consumer Services (B2C) Financial Services Healthcare Services Internet and Web Services Telecommunications Technology	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America Europe	$5-10 m	$1600 M	July 2021
Apax Digital Fund II	Private Equity (PE)	Business Services (B2B) Fintech Healthcare Services Media and Entertainment SaaS Software Telecommunications	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America Europe	$5-10 m	$1800 M	September 2021
Apax Partners XI	Private Equity (PE)	Financial Services Fintech Media and Entertainment SaaS Software Telecommunications HealthTech	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America Europe	$5-10 m	$10000 M	February 2022
Apax Global Impact Fund	Private Equity (PE)	Financial Services Fintech Media and Entertainment SaaS Software Telecommunications Transportation HealthTech	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America Europe	$5-10 m	$900 M	December 2023

Contacts

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FAQs about Apax Partners

Is Apax Partners a venture capital or private equity firm?

Apax Partners is a private equity firm. It backs companies at Series A, Seed and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $1-5 m.

Where is Apax Partners located?

Apax Partners is located in London, England, United Kingdom.

When was Apax Partners founded?

Apax Partners was founded in 1969.

What sectors and industries does Apax Partners invest in?

Apax Partners invests in companies and startups in Internet of Things (IoT), Business Services (B2B), Consumer Services (B2C), Electronics, Financial Services, HealthTech, Industrial, E-commerce/Marketplace, Fintech, Healthcare Services, Media and Entertainment, Retail, SaaS, Software, Technology, Life Sciences, Cybersecurity, Consumer Products, Internet and Web Services, Telecommunications, Transportation.

What is Apax Partners geographical focus of investments?

Apax Partners invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe, Asia.

At what stages of companies and startups does Apax Partners typically invest in?

Apax Partners invests in companies and startups at Series A, Seed, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of Apax Partners investment?

Apax Partners usually invests $1-5 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Apax Partners?

Apax Partners has around $77 000m assets under management.

When was Apax Partners last fund created?

Apax Partners last fund was created/launched in 2023-12-10

What are the contacts of Apax Partners?

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