Apax Funds Increase Investment in ECI Software Solutions; GIC Joins with LGP
February 28, 2025
Apax Funds, advised by Apax Partners LLP, has reached an agreement to increase its equity stake in ECI Software Solutions and will become a co-control owner alongside Leonard Green & Partners (LGP); GIC also made a substantial new investment. The transaction is intended to support ECI’s continued growth — including accelerated M&A and international expansion — as the company continues to scale its cloud-based, industry-specific ERP and business management software.
- Buyers
- Apax Funds (Apax Partners LLP), GIC, Leonard Green & Partners (LGP)
- Targets
- ECI Software Solutions
- Industry
- Cloud & SaaS
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Transaction Type
- Recapitalization
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