Apax Acquires Significant Stake in Efficy Group

Efficy Acquires APSIS Group AB from Norvestor

August 23, 2021

Cloud & SaaS

Belgian CRM software provider Efficy SA has agreed to acquire APSIS Group AB, a Malmö-based SaaS marketing automation platform, from private equity owner Norvestor. The deal creates a broader pan‑European software player by combining Efficy’s CRM capabilities with APSIS’s marketing automation platform and customer base focused on Nordic mid-market clients.

Apax Acquires Majority Stake in Odin Groep from Fortino Capital

February 9, 2022

IT Services

Apax has acquired a majority stake in Odin Groep from Fortino Capital to create a leading cloud Managed Service Provider in the Netherlands. Apax will partner with Odin's founder and management to accelerate growth through organic initiatives and a buy-and-build strategy, expanding geographically and deepening vertical capabilities across education, healthcare and housing associations.

Apax Funds Increase Investment in ECI Software Solutions; GIC Joins with LGP

February 28, 2025

Cloud & SaaS

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.

Apax Funds Acquire Veriforce from Thoma Bravo

August 28, 2024

Cloud & SaaS

Funds advised by Apax Partners LLP have acquired a controlling stake in Veriforce from Thoma Bravo. Veriforce, a US-headquartered provider of supply chain risk management SaaS and services, will partner with Apax to drive further organic growth, international expansion and product scaling; financial terms were not disclosed.

Astorg Mid‑Cap Acquires 51% Stake in Sofico

November 21, 2023

Software

Astorg Mid‑Cap will invest a 51% stake in Sofico in partnership with Sofico founders Gémar Hompes and Piet Maes and existing investor Apheon, with the founders and Apheon significantly reinvesting and remaining involved. Sofico, headquartered in Ghent, is a leading software provider for the automotive leasing and mobility industry, employs over 500 experts, serves major global leasing customers, and will use the partnership to accelerate product development, services expansion and M&A; financial terms were not disclosed and the deal is expected to close in Q1 2024.

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.