Apax
Also known as Apax Partners Us, Llc
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from 9 of 9 portfolio companiesEnterprise Software ×4AI & Machine Learning ×3SaaS ×3Data & Infrastructure ×2Fintech ×2AgTech ×1B2B Marketplaces ×1Climate Tech ×1
HQs:United States×5United Kingdom×1Netherlands×1
Investments · 9 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2024 · 12022 · 22021 · 22014 · 16 dated
Altus provides fire alarm systems, sprinkler services, fire suppression equipment, fire extinguishers, and life safety solutions for building safety and emergency response.
Construction TechDefense TechEnterprise SoftwareHardwareHealthtechClinton, US
Cary B. Woodin
Co-investorsAE Industrial Partners
ClearBank offers API-native, regulated banking and payment infrastructure that lets businesses hold funds and move real-time payments.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
Charles McManus(Founder)
Co-investorsApax Digital
Fractal Cloud provides infrastructure management software that helps teams manage complex cloud environments with security and control.
Cloud ComputingData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise Software
Nicola Previati(Founder)in
Co-investorsPeblinge VenturesTPG
Fractal facilitates agricultural investments by connecting farmers and investors through a platform that aligns incentives to increase financial returns while promoting regenerative agriculture practices.
AgTechClimate TechFintechImpact & Social Good
Co-investorsGROOVE CAPITALVirta VenturesSerra VenturesTPG
Guesty provides software for hospitality businesses to manage operations and guest experiences across multiple listings.
AI & Machine LearningFuture of WorkPropTechSaaSNew York City, US
Amiad Soto(Founder/CEO)inKoby Soto(Founder/CTO)inVered Raviv Schwarz(Executive Officer)in
BoardNatalie Refuah(Director)inTzafrir Shahar(Director)Daniel O'Keefe(Director)
Co-investorsAltaIR CapitalAmino CapitalApax DigitalFlashpoint Venture CapitalInovia CapitalMagma Venture Partners+16 more
Mentaal Beter is a Dutch mental healthcare (GGZ) provider offering personalized psychological treatment for people with mental health complaints.
Digital HealthMental Health
Co-investorsNPM Capital N.V.
Moda Operandi is an online luxury fashion retailer offering hundreds of brands and designers across women's apparel, beauty, fine jewelry, and home.
ConsumerE-commerceMarketplacesNew York, US
Lauren Santo Domingo(Co-founder)Hoddi Hafsteinsson(Executive Officer)Deborah Nicodemus(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardChristopher Evison(Director)Tony Florence(Director)inThanasis Delistathis(Director)in
Co-investorsAdvance Venture PartnersApax DigitalBright Pixel CapitalNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)RRE VenturesTriplePoint Capital
OPENLANE operates a US online marketplace for wholesale used vehicles, connecting dealers as buyers and sellers through 24/7 listings and scheduled live auctions.
AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesMobility & Transportation
Co-investorsAugust CapitalRpm Ventures Iii Management, L.L.C.Service Provider Capital
SAP Signavio provides AI-assisted process transformation capabilities to help organizations understand, improve, and optimize their business operations at scale.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Dr. Gero Decker(Founder)in
Co-investorsApax DigitalDTCPSummit Partners
Exits · 1
1 acquisitionsSignavioacq. by SAP
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesClearBank · fintech.global · May 29, 2026
Fund performance · per public LP disclosures · 23
as of Jun 2025| Fund | Vintage | Committed | Net IRR | TVPI | DPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apax XI USD L.P.LPs: Michigan Municipal Employees' Retirement System, California State Teachers' Retirement System, New York City Board of Education Retirement System | 2024 | — | 23.8% | 1.16x | — |
| Apax XILPs: Washington State Investment Board, New York City Employees' Retirement System, Teachers' Retirement System of the City of New York +3 more | 2022 | — | 7.7% | 1.08x | 0.00x |
| Apax Digital Fund IILPs: New York City Employees' Retirement System, New York City Police Pension Fund, New York City Fire Department Pension Fund | 2021 | — | 4.9% | 1.05x | 1.05x |
| Apax Digital II, L.P.LPs: Pennsylvania Public School Employees' Retirement System, Michigan Municipal Employees' Retirement System, Teachers' Retirement System of the City of New York | 2021 | — | 8.0% | 1.10x | — |
| Apax USD L.P.LPs: New York City Fire Department Pension Fund | 2019 | — | 12.4% | 1.30x | 0.13x |
| Apax XLPs: New York City Police Pension Fund | 2019 | — | 9.9% | 1.31x | 0.17x |
| Apax X USDLPs: California State Teachers' Retirement System, Michigan Municipal Employees' Retirement System, Pennsylvania Public School Employees' Retirement System +5 more | 2019 | — | 9.1% | 1.32x | 0.27x |
| Apax X, L.P.LPs: Washington State Investment Board, Teachers' Retirement System of the City of New York, New York City Police Pension Fund | 2019 | — | 9.1% | 1.30x | 0.17x |
| Co-Investment, Apax IX USD, L.P.LPs: New York City Fire Department Pension Fund | 2018 | — | — | 18.90x | 1.25x |
| Apax Digital, L.P.LPs: Pennsylvania Public School Employees' Retirement System, Michigan Municipal Employees' Retirement System | 2017 | — | 15.9% | 1.64x | 0.39x |
| Apax IXLPs: Oregon Public Employees Retirement System, Michigan Municipal Employees' Retirement System, New York City Police Pension Fund +2 more | 2016 | — | 16.1% | 1.79x | 1.46x |
| Apax IX USD, L.P.LPs: California State Teachers' Retirement System, Washington State Investment Board, Teachers' Retirement System of the City of New York +5 more | 2016 | — | 17.2% | 1.89x | 1.47x |
| Apax VIIILPs: Washington State Investment Board | 2012 | — | 12.6% | 1.60x | 1.51x |
| Apax VIII USDLPs: Minnesota State Board of Investment, Oregon Public Employees Retirement System | 2012 | — | 12.5% | 1.56x | 1.52x |
| Apax VIII-B LPLPs: Florida State Board of Administration, Oregon Public Employees Retirement System, Michigan Municipal Employees' Retirement System | 2012 | — | 13.7% | 1.50x | 1.50x |
| Apax Europe VIILPs: California State Teachers' Retirement System, Pennsylvania Public School Employees' Retirement System, Oregon Public Employees Retirement System +1 more | 2007 | — | 4.2% | 1.24x | 1.24x |
| Apax Europe VII-A, L.P.LPs: Washington State Investment Board, Maryland State Retirement and Pension System | 2007 | — | 4.2% | 1.20x | 1.23x |
| Apax Europe VIIILPs: South Carolina Retirement System Investment Commission | 2005 | — | 22.3% | — | — |
| Apax Europe V-A, L.P.LPs: Washington State Investment Board, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation | 2001 | — | 36.2% | 2.10x | 2.10x |
| Apax Europe IV-A, L.P.LPs: Washington State Investment Board | 1999 | — | 7.2% | 1.30x | 1.35x |
| Apax Europe VI-ALPs: California State Teachers' Retirement System, Maryland State Retirement and Pension System, Merseyside Pension Fund | — | — | 12.7% | 2.03x | 1.99x |
| Apax Partners Europe VIILPs: South Carolina Retirement System Investment Commission | — | — | -10.6% | — | — |
| APAX VIII-ALPs: Florida State Board of Administration, Michigan Municipal Employees' Retirement System, Merseyside Pension Fund | — | — | 13.7% | 1.50x | 1.50x |
Source: public limited-partner disclosures (CalPERS, CalSTRS). Net IRR / TVPI / DPI as reported by the limited partner; a fund's early-year IRR is an interim estimate (J-curve).
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Apax made?
- Apax has 9 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited.














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