Apax Digital
Does anyone have updated thoughts on rep, culture, comp, strategy at Apax's digital fund? I've heard that it's less sourcing oriented than other GE firms.
Asking because they’ve kicked off interviews.
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Based on the most helpful WSO content, Apax Digital is generally well-regarded within the growth equity (GE) space. Here are some key insights:
Reputation: Apax Digital is seen as a strong player in the growth equity market, with a focus on technology and digital businesses. Their reputation is solid, and they are often compared favorably to other growth equity firms.
Culture: The culture at Apax Digital appears to be less sourcing-heavy compared to other growth equity firms. This could mean a more balanced workload with less emphasis on cold outreach and more focus on deal execution and portfolio management. However, as with any firm, culture can vary by team and office.
Compensation: While specific numbers for Apax Digital aren't detailed in the WSO threads, compensation at Apax Partners overall is competitive and aligns with market standards for growth equity and private equity roles. Expect strong base salaries and bonuses in line with top-tier firms.
Strategy: Apax Digital focuses on growth-stage investments in technology and digital sectors. Their strategy is to back high-growth companies with scalable business models, leveraging Apax's broader resources and expertise in private equity.
Work-Life Balance: While growth equity roles typically offer better work-life balance than traditional private equity, the hours at Apax Digital can still be demanding, especially during live deals. However, the less sourcing-oriented nature of the role might contribute to a slightly better lifestyle compared to other GE firms.
If you're preparing for interviews, focus on understanding their investment thesis, recent deals, and how they differentiate themselves in the competitive growth equity landscape. Good luck!
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Don’t know much about it but given performance I don’t think they are going to raise another fund any time soon. Pretty typical growth fund that was raised by a MF during ZIRP era and that came crashing down (e.g BX, CVC, EQT, Apax, etc.)
no offense but you don't know what you're talking about when it comes to growth
That is ok, seems like growth investors don’t know what they are doing either
They recently started raising a Fund III from when I’ve spoken with them + from conversations my MDs have also had with them.
Usually closing a fund is the hard part
they recently hired like 2 VPs + promoted 2 to VP and 2 to Principal while associates churn out like crazy, pretty much diamond rather than triangle now
damn. when ive spoken with them previously, they seemed to mention that there's room for advancement as 2 yr aso -> 2yr sr. aso -> vp but i guess not. i thought a smaller fund with only 2 funds would have more room
Anyone know how their model test looks like, thanks, seems to be 2hr and 15min
It was pretty easy tbh, but somehow was not passed
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