Apax Partners
General contacts
Investor type
PE
Founded
1972
AUM
$77 000 M
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Investor profile last updated: 22 May, 2026
Profile
Apax Partners LLP ("Apax") is a leading global private equity advisory firm. For over 50 years, Apax has worked to inspire growth and ideas that transform businesses. The firm has raised and advised funds with aggregate commitments of more than $77 billion. The Apax Funds invest in companies across three global sectors: Tech, Services, and Internet/Consumer. These funds provide long-term equity financing to build and strengthen world-class companies. For further information about Apax, please visit www.apax.com.
Industry
Apax Partners Funds
| Name | Type |
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
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Apax Midmarket X
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Private Equity (PE)
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Business Services (B2B)
Consumer Products
Consumer Services (B2C)
Financial Services
Healthcare Services
Internet and Web Services
Telecommunications
Technology
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Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
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North America
Europe
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$5-10 m
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$1600 M
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July 2021
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Apax Digital Fund II
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Private Equity (PE)
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Business Services (B2B)
Fintech
Healthcare Services
Media and Entertainment
SaaS
Software
Telecommunications
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Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
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North America
Europe
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$5-10 m
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$1800 M
|
September 2021
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Apax Partners XI
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Private Equity (PE)
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Financial Services
Fintech
Media and Entertainment
SaaS
Software
Telecommunications
HealthTech
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Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
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North America
Europe
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$5-10 m
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$10000 M
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February 2022
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Apax Global Impact Fund
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Private Equity (PE)
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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
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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 Seed and Series A, 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 1972.
What sectors and industries does Apax Partners invest in?
Apax Partners invests in companies and startups in Fintech, Financial Services, Electronics, Consumer Services (B2C), Business Services (B2B), Healthcare Services, Media and Entertainment, Retail, SaaS, Software, Life Sciences, Cybersecurity, Internet of Things (IoT), Consumer Products, Internet and Web Services, Telecommunications, Technology, HealthTech, 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 Seed, Series A.
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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