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Overview
Apax Partners is a European private equity firm managing >$65B in assets. Apax's strategies include traditional private equity buyouts, growth equity, impact, and credit.
Apax primarily invests in the industry categories of Tech, Services, Healthcare, and Internet / Consumer. Apax is a global private equity firm, with 7 locations worldwide including large offices in London and New York.
Mitch Truwit, one of Apax's co-CEOs, has considerable operating experience, having served as the CEO of Orbitz Worldwide prior to joining Apax. Apax has a strong global presence,
The firm was named Europe's Best Fundraising Firm in 2022.
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1 person at the firm (ideally someone who would have influence over your recruiting process)
1 business model-specific detail to mention
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Selected Transaction
Apax acquired an undisclosed stake in risk management company Alcumus from middle-market PE fund Inflexion.
Transaction Description: Apax X, LP managed by Apax Partners LLP entered into a definitive agreement to acquire an unknown stake in Alcumus Holdings Ltd. from Inflexion Buyout Fund IV.
Transaction Date: Closed March 2022
Transaction Value: £600mm
Fact Sheet
Company Name: Apax Partners
Description: Apax Partners LLP ("Apax") is a leading global private equity advisory firm working to inspire growth and ideas that transform businesses
Firm Category: Private Equity / Upper Middle Market
Ticker: LON:APAX
Founded: 1969
Assets Under Management: >$65B
Flagship Private Equity Fund Size: Apax X (£11B raised in 2021)
Co-CEOs: Mitch Truwit, Andrew Sillitoe
Headquarters: London, England
Resources
Based on the H1B Database, the average base salary for an Associate at Apax Partners is $96k - $110k. We note that this salary information may be dated and not reflective of their current pay.