Apax Funds Acquire WGSN from Ascential plc

WGSN (Apax-backed) Acquires IWSR from Bowmark Capital

June 5, 2025

Data & Analytics

WGSN, controlled by funds advised by Apax Partners LLP, has acquired IWSR, the global leader in data, analytics and insights for the beverage alcohol industry, from Bowmark Capital. The acquisition—supported by Apax following its January 2024 acquisition of WGSN—strengthens WGSN's AI, data analytics and long-range forecasting capabilities; terms were not disclosed and the deal closed in June 2025.

Apax Funds to Acquire Evelyn Partners' Professional Services Business (rebranded S&W)

November 25, 2024

Accounting & Tax

Apax Funds, advised by Apax Partners LLP, has agreed to acquire the professional services business of Evelyn Partners. The acquired business will be rebranded S&W, operate from London as a standalone company focused on accountancy and advisory services, and will be supported by Apax to invest in technology, talent and pursue M&A to consolidate the fragmented UK mid-market.

Apax Acquires CyberGrants from Waud Capital Partners

June 15, 2021

Cloud & SaaS

Funds advised by Apax Partners have agreed to acquire CyberGrants, a SaaS provider of corporate social responsibility (CSR), employee engagement, and volunteer management software, from Waud Capital Partners. The transaction (financial terms undisclosed) is expected to close in Q3 2021; Apax plans to support product enhancement and growth into new markets.

Apax Funds Acquires Infogain from ChrysCapital

June 11, 2021

IT Services

Funds advised by Apax (the Apax Funds) have agreed to acquire Infogain from ChrysCapital. Infogain, a Los Gatos-based digital transformation and software services provider with ~5,000 employees, will partner with Apax to accelerate growth, expand capabilities and pursue strategic acquisitions.

Capgemini Acquires WNS for $3.3 Billion

October 17, 2025

Professional Services

Capgemini S.E. has completed the acquisition of WNS (Holdings) Limited for $76.50 per share, representing total cash consideration of $3.3 billion (excluding WNS net financial debt). The purchase brings WNS' ~66,085 professionals and industry-focused BPO, analytics and managed services capabilities into Capgemini to create a global leader in intelligent operations and AI-enabled business transformation.

Frasers Group Acquires Matches (Matchesfashion) from Apax Partners

December 20, 2023

E-Commerce

Frasers Group has acquired luxury e-tailer Matches (formerly Matchesfashion) from private equity firm Apax Partners for £52 million (around $63 million). Frasers said the deal will strengthen its luxury offering and unlock synergies; Matches CEO Nick Beighton will remain in place.