Partners for Growth
ABOUT US
Apex Capital is a private equity firm specializing in Growth Equity. Building on decades of extensive experience, our collective expertise encompasses a diverse array of fields, including commodities trading, finance, technology, governance, business management, and mergers and acquisitions.
Our mission is to collaborate with entrepreneurs who demonstrate both passion and integrity, specifically within the lower and mid-market sectors. We are committed to fostering partnerships that nurture and expand regional and international brands. At the core of our strategy lies a dedicated focus on private investment opportunities, meticulously crafted to ensure a diverse and strong portfolio, both geographically and across various asset classes.
At Apex Capital, we believe in the transformative power of capital. Our approach to value creation is multi-dimensional: injecting capital to spur growth, leveraging our in-depth expertise, and instilling strong governance practices. Our holistic strategy focuses on boosting operational efficiency and building sustainable business models, helping already profitable enterprises reach new heights.
Our ambition is to help and support our partners to realize their full entrepreneurial potential and create massive value for all stakeholders along the way.
— Arthur K. Messou, Managing Partner
VISION
INVESTMENT STRATEGY
At Apex Capital, we believe in “people,” founders, and business leaders looking to exit their businesses because of retirement and/or exceptional founders looking to scale their operations regionally or internationally.
SECTOR FOCUS
Construction & Real Estate
Financial Services
Agriculture
Metal & Mining
Service Based Businesses
Retail
GEOGRAPHICAL FOCUS
As we aim to grow regional and international brands, our geographical focuses are North America (Canada and the USA), Asia and Africa.
BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL CRITERIA
We wish to partner with businesses that have:
Traceable EBITDA of 1M$- 50M$
A comprehensive business model that is well-focused (understandable)
Within an industry with favorable long-term prospects and healthy industry dynamics
Operated and managed by staff with integrity and proven superior competencies
A business with very little to no debts
**Every business case is unique; Although the above criteria depict the ideal situations we would like to find ourselves in, we are open to reviewing any business opportunity on a case-to-case basis.
INVESTMENT PROCESS
*Each step of the above process contains many sub-parts depending on the source and the nature of the transaction. The above process is simplified and represents general milestones to achieve for any investments.
STEP 01
DEAL ORIGINATION SOURCING
STEP 02
ISSUANCE OF NON-BINDING LETTER OF INTENT DUE DILIGENCE
STEP 03
PRELIMINARY INVESTMENT MEMORANDUM
STEP 04
FINAL DUE DILIGENCE AND BINDING OFFER
STEP 05
FINALIZING THE TRANSACTION
MEET THE TEAM