Audax Private Equity

Audax Private Equity is a leading alternative investment manager established in 1999, specializing in control investments within the North American middle and lower middle markets. The firm employs a distinctive "Buy & Build" approach, focusing on accelerating organic growth and executing strategic add-on acquisitions to significantly enhance the value of its portfolio companies. Audax Private Equity operates through three dedicated strategies: Flagship, which targets North American middle market platforms with EBITDA between $20 million and $80 million; Origins, which focuses on lower middle market platforms in North America with EBITDA ranging from $5 million to $20 million; and Audax Strategic Capital (ASC), which provides flexible, mid-hold private equity solutions to sponsor-controlled North American and European platforms.

Since its inception, Audax Private Equity has made over 180 platform investments and more than 1,400 add-on acquisitions, demonstrating its commitment to scaling market leaders. The firm's investment activities span a diverse range of industries, including Business Services, Financial Services, Healthcare, Industrials, and Software and Technology. Notable recent activities include the acquisition of property management company AKAM in March 2026 and the sale of Colony Hardware in February 2026. Audax Private Equity manages $19.5 billion in assets as of January 2026, leveraging its extensive experience and resources to drive growth and value creation.

The firm's team comprises professionals with deep expertise in private equity, strategy consulting, investment banking, and operating experience. This collective knowledge supports Audax Private Equity's ability to identify attractive investment opportunities and partner with management teams to implement its Buy & Build strategy effectively. With offices in key financial hubs, Audax Private Equity is well-positioned to serve its portfolio companies and investors across North America and Europe.