Private equity advisory firm Apax Partners LLP has raised a technology-focused fund, called Apax Digital, with 1 billion dollars in capital commitments. The fund’s first investment has gone towards online retail platform Moda Operandi. The Anglo-American private equity firm has raised and advised more than 48 billion dollars in assets under...
Dec 11, 2017
Matchesfashion.com have confirmed venture capital group Apax Investments have acquired a majority stake in the company for an undisclosed amount. According to media reports the value of the London-based fashion emporium is in the realm of 800 million pounds, which sees founders Tom and Ruth Chapman, Scottish Equity Partners and Highland Europe...
Sep 3, 2017
London - Plans for a potential sale of part, or all, of British online retail group Shop Direct, have been called off by the billionaire Barclay brothers, following ongoing political and economical uncertainty. Frederick and David Barclay, who also own the Telegraph newspaper, issued a statement Thursday morning after reviewing their options for...
Jul 20, 2017
Liverpool-headquartered Shop Direct is set to receive binding offers from three private equity funds. Apax Partners, BC Partners and Hellman & Friedman are said to be preparing their final offers for the online retailer, which is currently valued at 3 billion pounds according to reports from Reuters. The three companies are understood to have...
Jul 19, 2017
London - One of Europe's largest lingerie brands is set to fall into American hands, as Dutch label Hunkemöller is said to be close to be finalizing a deal with US private equity firm Sycamore Partners. Sources close to the matter have revealed that Sycamore beat eleven other buyout firms during several bidding rounds, which included Carlyle...
Aug 11, 2015
