Apis Partners

Apis Partners is a private equity firm that specializes in investing exclusively in tech-enabled financial infrastructure and services. The firm focuses on growth-stage companies across Europe and various growth markets globally, aiming to partner with ambitious management teams that are reshaping how payments, lending, and insurance are built, delivered, and accessed. Their investment strategy involves taking meaningful minority positions with strong governance rights and working hands-on with portfolio companies to build institutional-grade platforms that attract strategic acquirers.

Founded in 2014 by Matteo Stefanel and Udayan Goyal, Apis Partners was established with the conviction that investing in financial infrastructure and services can generate both robust financial returns and significant positive impact. The firm has successfully deployed over $1 billion across three funds, with their latest, Fund III, closing at $1.23 billion, more than double its predecessor. This growth underscores their consistent outperformance in delivering strong returns to investors.

Apis Partners' portfolio spans diverse areas within financial technology, including payments infrastructure, digital banking, insurance technology, and lending. Notable investments include Moneybox, a digital savings platform; Coda, which drives growth for digital content publishers; GOTymebank, a fast-growing digital bank; KPay, empowering businesses with financial management and payment solutions; and MNT-Halan, a digital platform revolutionizing financial access in MENA. The firm has a strong track record of portfolio realisations, surpassing $1 billion.

The firm operates with a team of over 50 professionals, including 15 partners, leveraging deep industry expertise and international connectivity from offices in London, Dubai, and Singapore. Apis Partners is committed to responsible investing, believing that extending financial access at scale through the platforms they back naturally leads to positive impact, focusing on financial inclusion and financial wellness.