Frasers Group Acquires Matches (Matchesfashion) from Apax Partners

Coupang Acquires the Business and Assets of Farfetch

December 18, 2023

Retail

Coupang, Inc. announced it will acquire the business and assets of Farfetch Holdings plc, taking the luxury e-commerce marketplace private and providing Farfetch access to $500 million of capital. The deal pairs Coupang's logistics and commerce capabilities with Farfetch's luxury marketplace and platform technology, with Greenoaks acting as Coupang's investment partner on the transaction.

Apax Funds Acquire WGSN from Ascential plc

February 1, 2024

Data & Analytics

Funds advised by Apax Partners LLP have completed the acquisition of WGSN, the leading global consumer trend forecasting and data business formerly held by Ascential plc. Apax plans to support WGSN’s growth by expanding its product design and consumer insight offerings and accelerating entry into new verticals and markets.

Apax Partners Acquires Trade Me Group

May 8, 2019

E-Commerce

Funds advised by Apax Partners, alongside certain co‑investors, completed the acquisition of 100% of Trade Me Group Limited for NZ$6.45 per share (c.NZ$2.56bn / c.US$1.7bn). The transaction, approved by Trade Me’s board and shareholders, will see Apax partner with management to support the online marketplace’s next phase of growth.

Apax Funds to Acquire Finastra's Treasury and Capital Markets (TCM) Business

May 19, 2025

Software

Funds advised by Apax Partners LLP have entered into an agreement to acquire Finastra's Treasury and Capital Markets (TCM) business unit, which will be rebranded and operated as an independent company. The divestiture will streamline Finastra's portfolio and provide capital for reinvestment while enabling the TCM business to accelerate product development, cloud capabilities and customer-focused innovation under Apax ownership.

Pixid Group Acquires theMatchBox with Support from Keensight Capital

December 12, 2024

Software

Pixid Group has acquired theMatchBox, a Belgian AI-driven recruitment search and matching specialist, to accelerate Pixid's AI strategy and expand its recruitment technology capabilities. The deal was supported by Keensight Capital and will see theMatchBox operate as an independent business within the Pixid Group while scaling into new markets.

Bain Capital Private Equity Acquires Majority Stake in Mash Holdings

November 15, 2022

Retail

Bain Capital Private Equity agreed to acquire a majority stake in Tokyo-based Mash Holdings, the operator of fashion and lifestyle brands including gelato pique, SNIDEL and FRAY I.D. The firm said it will partner with Mash's management to strengthen the company's business foundation and accelerate medium- to long-term growth across its fashion, beauty and food brands.