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Apax Digital

Growth equity

London · Series B–Late Stage · 27 people tracked

Also known as APAX PARTNERS LLP

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Investment thesis

Apax Digital invests in high-growth technology companies, partnering with exceptional founders and leadership teams across SaaS, internet, and tech-enabled services businesses worldwide. The firm aims to help these companies scale and reach their maximum potential by drawing on deep sub-sector expertise, a global footprint, and hands-on operating impact. It positions itself as combining the resources of the broader global Apax platform with a focused growth-technology approach, helping leaders navigate the complexity of scaling.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 25, 2026.

Stage
Series B–Late Stage
HQ
London, CA, GB
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2017
Private fund assets
$28.4B
Tracked investments
2

Team · 27 people

from the firm's website & curated & public directories
Frank Ehmer· Partner
Nedu Ottih· Partnerin
Ashley Pakenhamin
Bawa Kiwanukain
Lara Markhamin
Patrick Raabin

Founder mafia

2 people who came through Apax Digital went on to found or lead other companies.

+ 1 more

What they invest in

from 1 of 2 portfolio companies

Wellness & Fitness ×1

HQs:United States×2

Investments · 2 tracked

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ClassPassclasspass.cominAcquired

ClassPass, based in New York City, runs a subscription service that gives members access to fitness classes and wellness appointments across many independent studios and gyms.

Wellness & FitnessNew York City, US

Payal Kadakia(Executive Officer, Director)Mary Biggins(Executive Officer, Director)Payal Kadakia Pujji(Founder)inRichard Lanman(Executive Officer, Director)Zach Apter(Executive Officer)Tom Aveston(Executive Officer)

Co-investorsAcequia Capital (AceCap)Alpaca VCBAM VenturesCorigin VenturesCRV (Charles River Ventures)Eastward Capital Partners+12 more

PayfoneJun 2020

New York-based digital identity company, later renamed Prove, that verifies and authenticates consumers using phone intelligence.

New York, US

Rodger Desai(Executive Officer, Director)Thomas FitzSimmons(Executive Officer)Eric Woodward(Director)

BoardStuart Ellman(Director)inMichael Brody(Director)Kevin Talbot(Director)

Co-investorsMassMutual VenturesOpus CapitalRRE VenturesSandbox Industries

Frequently asked questions

What stage does Apax Digital invest at?
Apax Digital invests at the Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
What sectors does Apax Digital focus on?
Apax Digital focuses on Cloud Computing, Consumer, Enterprise Software, Healthtech, Media & Entertainment, SaaS.
Where is Apax Digital located?
Apax Digital is headquartered in London, GB.

Co-investors · 24

Founders Fund

Founders Fund is a venture capital firm that backs technology companies building transformative products.

$500K – $5M
Craft Ventures

Craft Ventures is a venture capital firm run by a team of former founders, operators, and investors who partner closely with founders to help build and scale technology companies.

$50K – $50M
Notable Capital

Notable Capital is a venture capital firm that has partnered with founders for over two decades, backing companies from the earliest stages through to exit.

$5M – $50M
First Round Capital

First Round Capital is an early-stage venture firm that backs companies at their earliest moments, often before they are named, across enterprise, AI, consumer, healthcare, fintech and hardware sectors.

$1M – $7M
Coatue Management

Coatue Management is a technology-focused investment firm that invests in innovation across both public and private markets with responsible risk management.

$1M – $20M
Kraken

Kraken is a cryptocurrency exchange operating since 2011, offering crypto trading along with related services such as margin trading, staking, derivatives, and (in the US) equities brokerage through Kraken Securities LLC.

Norwest Venture Partners

Norwest Venture Partners is an investment firm whose growth equity team backs private, profitable, fast-growing companies, providing capital and hands-on support through its 'invited guest' approach.

$10M – $30M
Tiger Global Management

Tiger Global Management operates public equity strategies (long/short, long-focused and crossover) and a private equity business investing in early- through late-stage growth companies across new and existing industries.

$1M – $100M
Oak HC/FT

Oak HC/FT is a growth equity firm that partners with founders building companies in healthcare and financial services, leveraging sector expertise and networks.

PICUS CAPITAL

Picus Capital is a privately financed venture capital investor focused on early-stage technology ventures, having backed over 170 companies with a long-term, entrepreneur-aligned approach.

$100K – $300M
Trajectory Ventures

Trajectory Ventures invests in and partners with innovative founders and companies driving digital transformation, while also providing advisory, growth marketing, financing strategy, and M&A support.

Gusto

Gusto is a US-focused payroll, benefits, HR and compliance software platform for small businesses, offering an accountant partner program (Gusto Pro) with a multi-client dashboard and revenue share.

12 more co-investors

Nexus Venture PartnersBlockchain CapitalVibe CapitalThe Chernin Group (TCG Crypto)Citi VenturesInspired CapitalKaszek VenturesCathay InnovationalboTeam IgniteFenway Summer VenturesINTERSECTION FINTECH VENTURES

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