Our DNA

Great entrepreneurs have the power to impact our future.

We have the passion to help them do it.

Pushing boundaries. Unlocking potential. Accelerating growth. With respect, rigor, and strong, trust-based relationships.

We’re not asset strippers and flippers. Or opportunists focused on short-term performance. We’re responsible value creators and growth accelerators, at the forefront of private equity, committed to building industry champions.

We arm entrepreneurs with the expertise, support and investment they need to fulfil their dreams, spark new possibilities, reach higher standards and achieve meaningful, long-lasting sustainable growth.

We help them anticipate trends and improve decision making. So they can thrive in today’s unstable environment and come out shining.

We’re listeners, doers and deliverers. Analytically driven and fact focused. A unique team of pragmatic problem solvers. Passionate about people, progress and technology. And obsessed with excellence.

Seven2, you’re in good company.

Who we are

Seven2 is an independent investment company, 100% owned by its partners, specializing in the financing of SMEs and ETIs in France and continental Europe.

We invest in high-potential companies in our two specialist sectors: Tech&Telecom and Services.

We work alongside entrepreneurs to provide them with the expertise, support and financial backing they need to commit to responsible growth.

Our mission: unlock the potential of ambitious entrepreneurs, empowering them to push boundaries and achieve meaningful and long-lasting sustainable growth.

An independent company, wholly owned by its Partners
Our independence is our strength: decisions are made in Paris, directly and efficiently. As entrepreneurs ourselves, we understand the needs of the business owners who come to us.

Eddie Misrahi, President of Seven2

Our values

Human

In our approach and always accessible

At Seven2, we don’t just see businesses; we see the people driving them, the stories unfolding within them, and the potential they carry for the future. 
For us, being human means more than just presence; it’s about forging genuine connections, understanding diverse perspectives, and walking alongside our partners and teams in every phase of their journey.

Authentic

Genuine in our interactions and true to our word

At Seven2, our commitment to private equity is not just a profession—it’s a passion. 
For us, authenticity means being true to our passion, our partners, and our shared journey towards success. 

Professionalism

Setting the standard

At Seven2, we approach every topic, big or small, with the highest level of dedication and commitment. 
For us, professionalism means an unwavering commitment to superior performance and enabling teams to lead their own journey of growth and innovation. 

Pragmatism

Decisions Driven by Facts and Experience

At Seven2, we cut through the noise by simplifying complex problems and focusing on what truly matters.
For us, pragmatism means acting with clarity, speed, and purpose.

Innovation

Pioneering the Future of Private Equity

At Seven2, we don’t just participate in the private equity industry — we aim to write our own legacy.
For us, innovation isn’t just about embracing new technologies or trends; it’s about finding better ways to serve our investors and the industry

Our history

2023

Apax Partners becomes Seven2.

2021

Seven2 largest fund raised: Apax MidMarket X, closed at €1.6 billion.

2020

Expansion of the Apax platform through the launch of Apeo, an evergreen fund dedicated to retail clients through their retail client contracts (assurance vie).

2019

Apax Development Fund raises €255m. Appointment of three new Partners.

2018

Apax Partners (now Seven2) continues its European development: opening of an office in Italy, two investments in the same country, recruitment of a Senior Advisor Italy and a Senior Advisor Benelux.

2017

Entry into small-cap business with the acquisition of EPF Partners. Apax Partners (now Seven2) is now organized into two investment activities: MidMarket (capitalisation €50–250m) and Development (capitalisation €15–50m).

2016

Apax raises €1,030m.

2015

The Apax France VIII fund is more than 87% invested.

2011

Eddie Misrahi appointed Chairman of Apax Partners sas (now Seven2).

2010

Apax Partners (now Seven2) founder passes control of the firm to its partners.

2006

Apax Partners (Now Seven2) in France (sas) maintains its MidMarket focus and independence from the other Apax entities.

1991

MMG is renamed Apax Partners (now Seven2).

1990

The firm adopts a sector-focused strategy.

1984

Co-foundation of France Invest – ex AFIC, the French private equity investors association.

1983

Apax Partners (now Seven2) initiates France’s first venture capital fund, or FCPR (Fonds Communs de Placement à Risques), with 100M francs.

1976

MMG and Alan Patricof Associates (US) join forces.

1972

Maurice Tchenio and Ronald Cohen found Apax Partners (now Seven2) predecessor Multinational Management Group (MMG) in France and the UK.

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