Audax Private Equity
One of the most prolific buy-and-build investors in private equity, with roughly $19B in AUM. The Origins strategy is the mid-market entry point, targeting $5M to $20M EBITDA companies, while the flagship funds buy much larger. If your company fits a consolidation thesis, Audax has probably already mapped your industry.
| Headquarters | Boston, Massachusetts |
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| Fund size / AUM | AUM ~$19B; Flagship Fund VII $5.25B (2023), Origins Fund I $774M (2023) |
| Check size / target EBITDA | Origins strategy EBITDA $5M-$20M (TEV up to $200M); Flagship EBITDA $20M-$100M (TEV $200M-$1.0B) |
| Target company size | $5M-$15M EBITDA |
| Sector focus | Business services, industrial services & technologies, consumer, financial services, healthcare, software & technology |
| Strategy | Buyout |
| Add-on acquisitions | Active add-on acquirer |
| Website | audaxprivateequity.com |
Compiled from Audax Private Equity's website and public announcements. Numbers change as new funds close; treat this as a starting point, not a term sheet. Report a correction.
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