Home Firm Team Stories Investors access FR You’re in good company Leading private equity firm in Europe There are many entrepreneurs in France and elsewhere in Europe aiming to make their companies champions of their industries, both at home and abroad. To succeed, these entrepreneurs need the backing of a committed investor who can provide vital resources and support. Growth Multiplied Our DNA Great entrepreneurs have the power to impact our future. We have the passion to help them do it. Pushing boundaries. Unlocking potential. Accelerating growth. With respect, rigor, and strong, trust-based relationships. We’re not asset strippers and flippers. Or opportunists focused on short-term performance. We’re responsible value creators and growth accelerators, at the forefront of private equity, committed to building industry champions. We arm entrepreneurs with the expertise, support and investment they need to fulfil their dreams, spark new possibilities, reach higher standards and achieve meaningful, long-lasting sustainable growth. We help them anticipate trends and improve decision making. So they can thrive in today’s unstable environment and come out shining. We’re listeners, doers and deliverers. Analytically driven and fact focused. A unique team of pragmatic problem solvers. Passionate about people, progress and technology. And obsessed with excellence. Apax, you’re in good company. PLAY VIDEO Who we are We are responsible value creators and growth accelerators for ambitious entrepreneurs. At the forefront of private equity, we are committed to building industry champions. We share a passion for people, technology and progress. DISCOVER OUR ANNUAL REPORT Our mission: unlock the potential of ambitious entrepreneurs, empowering them to push boundaries and achieve meaningful and long-lasting sustainable growth. OUR DNA An independent company, wholly owned by its Partners ” Our independence is our strength: decisions are made in Paris, directly and efficiently. As entrepreneurs ourselves, we understand the needs of the business owners who come to us. “ Eddie Misrahi AN INDEPENDENT COMPANY, WHOLLY OWNED BY ITS PARTNERS Our values Passion We are passionate about people, technology and progress. Motivated by a commitment to deliver meaningful, long-lasting sustainable growth for all stakeholders. Excited about building champions and creating new opportunities for businesses and investors. Excellence Our standards are stubbornly high, and our approach is persistently fact-based. We embrace nothing less than industry-leading expertise at every phase of our business, from analysis and strategy to long-term decision making. Team spirit We believe collaboration, diversity and collective intelligence are what spark new possibilities. By fostering close, trust-based relationships with entrepreneurs and investors alike, we’re able to share good ideas, make wise decisions, tap into each other’s talents, and truly succeed as a team. Trust Trust doesn’t come easy. It must be earned. We earn people’s trust through responsible actions. Because we know, real value isn’t what we build in a few years but what will continue long after we’re gone. We work to achieve the highest levels of trust, transparency and respect for people and the world around us. Our history 2021 Launch of the new Apax brand identity. Apax has redesigned its brand platform to reflect its DNA, dynamism and future ambitions. 2020 Expansion of the Apax platform through the launch of Apax private equity Opportunities (APEO), an evergreen fund dedicated to retail clients through their retail client contracts (assurance vie). 2019 Apax Development Fund raises €255m. Appointment of three new Partners. Prev Next DISCOVER OUR INVESTMENT STRATEGY Firm DNA Investment strategy Funds Sustainability Team Stories Portfolio News CFO VOX Investors access Institutional funds APEO Funds Privacy Policy Legal mentions LinkedIn Youtube Twitter CONTACT