Apax Partners Development

What they do

Seven2 Development (formerly Apax Partners Development) represents the small-cap and lower mid-cap investment strategy of the prominent French private equity firm Seven2. Born from the 2017 merger of EPF Partners and Apax Partners SAS, the team focuses on taking majority or significant minority stakes in established, profitable French SMEs. They are highly regarded in the European ecosystem for their hands-on approach to value creation, specifically helping local champions scale through digital transformation, aggressive buy-and-build (M&A) strategies, and international expansion. In 2023, the firm rebranded to Seven2 to mark its ambition to become a leading pan-European player, while retaining the "Apax by Seven2" brand for its private wealth and retail distribution channels.

What they look for

Seven2 Development focuses on unlocking the potential of ambitious entrepreneurs leading high-growth French SMEs. Their thesis centers on transforming local leaders into pan-European champions by accelerating their growth through three main levers: digital transformation, market consolidation (external growth/acquisitions), and international expansion.

Stage

Series B+

Sectors

SaaS, AI, Cybersecurity, Fintech, Healthcare, Consumer

Based

Paris, FR