Apax Funds Acquire Majority Stake in Lutech from One Equity Partners

Apax Funds Acquire NextGen Security from Dunes Point Capital

September 10, 2026

IT Services

Funds advised by Apax Partners completed their acquisition of NextGen Security, an electronic security systems integrator headquartered in Exton, Pennsylvania, from Dunes Point Capital. NextGen’s management team is retaining a significant shareholding, and the company plans to pursue further growth through investments in its salesforce, expansion into high-growth markets, and selective acquisitions.

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.

Apheon Acquires Majority Stake in Hittech Group

November 12, 2024

Manufacturing

Apheon, a pan‑European private equity firm, has acquired a majority stake in Hittech Group from the company's founders and a consortium of private shareholders. The investment will support Hittech's growth plans — expanding its operational footprint, capabilities and entry into new geographies and end markets — while management and existing investors retain significant stakes.

Apax Funds Acquire OCS and Finwave to Create European Financial Software Platform

December 12, 2023

Software

Funds advised by Apax Partners LLP completed acquisitions of OCS (from Charme Capital Partners) and Finwave (from the Lutech Group), combining the two businesses into a scaled European financial software platform. The combined group starts with roughly €100 million in revenue and will continue operating under the OCS and Finwave brands while accelerating product development and international expansion.

Apax to Acquire Majority Stake in Vitaprotech

July 12, 2022

Cybersecurity

Apax has signed an exclusivity agreement with Eurazeo to acquire a majority stake in Vitaprotech, a French provider of premium electronic security solutions for sensitive sites. The transaction is subject to applicable regulatory approvals, and the parties expect to use Apax’s support to accelerate Vitaprotech’s international development and buy-and-build strategy.

Funds Advised by Apax Partners Acquire Lexitas from Trinity Hunt Partners

November 5, 2019

Legal Services

Funds advised by Apax Partners (the Apax Funds) acquired Lexitas, a Houston-headquartered, technology-enabled litigation support services provider, from Trinity Hunt Partners and Lexitas management/other investors. The investment is intended to accelerate Lexitas's growth through geographic and salesforce expansion, technology differentiation, and strategic M&A.