1972
Maurice Tchenio and Ronald Cohen created Multinational Management Group in France and the UK, formerly Apax Partners and now Seven2.
Seven2
Past and future
Their story
Founded in 1972, Apax Partners became Seven2 in 2023, marking a new milestone as a key player in the European private equity market.
In 2000, Seven2 positioned itself as an LBO player.
Seven2 is an innovative private equity player and has seen its platform evolve over the years: in 2017, a major turning point came with the acquisition of EPF Partners, now Seven2 Development, marking the launch of our small cap activity. Seven2 then embarked on the democratisation of private equity with the launch of the Apeo FCPR in 2019.
In 2021, Seven2 raised the largest fund in its history: Apax MidMarket X, closing at €1.6 billion.
2000
Specialisation in the LBO segment.
2017
Launch of small cap activity with the acquisition of EPF Partners. Seven2 is now organized into 2 investment activities: MidMarket (€50-250 million tickets) and Development (€15-50 million tickets).
2019
Seven2 democratises access to private equity with the expansion of its platform: launch of FCPR Apeo, a fund dedicated to French life insurance contracts.
2021
Apax MidMarket X closes fundraising at €1.6 billion.
2023
Apax Partners becomes Seven2. This significant development in the company's history will enable us to take the firm to the next level and become a leading private equity player in Europe.
Their vision
Unlock the potential of ambitious entrepreneurs, empowering them to push boundaries and achieve meaningful and long-lasting sustainable growth.
Company values
At Seven2, we share 4 core values, which reflect our culture and the way we interact with our ecosystem.
Passion
We are passionate about people, technology and progress. Motivated by a commitment to deliver meaningful, long-lasting sustainable growth for all stakeholders. Excited about building champions and creating new opportunities for businesses and investors.
Excellence
Our standards are stubbornly high, and our approach is persistently fact-based. We embrace nothing less than industry-leading expertise at every phase of our business, from analysis and strategy to long-term decision making.
Trust
Trust doesn’t come easy. It must be earned. We earn people’s trust through responsible actions. Because we know, real value isn’t what we build in a few years but what will continue long after we’re gone. We work to achieve the highest levels of trust, transparency and respect for people and the world around us.
Team spirit
We believe collaboration, diversity and collective intelligence are what spark new possibilities. By fostering close, trust-based relationships with entrepreneurs and investors alike, we’re able to share good ideas, make wise decisions, tap into each other’s talents, and truly succeed as a team.
Commitments and CSR
Seven2 is convinced that businesses can only achieve a positive impact and create long-term value if they make sustainability a top priority and a strategic aim – this applies both to Seven2 and its portfolio companies.
The world is constantly changing and faces many challenges. Seven2 seeks to guide and support its portfolio companies so they can better grasp the challenges ahead by meeting the changing needs of their various stakeholders (clients, employees, investors, the environment, etc.)
Our sustainability strategy is based on 3 major pillars:
- Building a purpose-driven future
- Nurturing people
- Promoting positive societal impact"
Actions
Strategy - Seven2 supports its portfolio companies in developing a sustainable development strategy through materiality analysis, stakeholder consultations and benchmarking against competitors' practices.
Climate - Seven2 supports its portfolio companies in establishing a carbon footprint, drawing up a trajectory, and designing a decarbonization action plan.
“Working on sustainable development within private equity is an opportunity to transform companies in the real economy !”
DOMINICA ADAM, CHIEF SUSTAINABILITY OFFICER
Key figures
84%
of our portfolio companies are strengthening their sustainability strategy
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