Apax Funds to make strategic investment in Foods Connected
Apax Global Alpha Limited ("AGA"), the closed-ended investment company providing access to the Apax Private Equity Funds, today announces that it expects to invest approximately €4.5m indirectly in Foods Connected.
On 15 July 2025, Apax Global Impact Fund ("AGI"), in which AGA is a limited partner, announced that it had reached an agreement to make a strategic investment in Foods Connected, a provider of end-to-end software solutions driving food safety, quality and compliance, from Hilton Food Group Plc, a leading UK-based multi-protein food business. The transaction is expected to close in the next few months, subject to customary closing conditions.
Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Northern Ireland, Foods Connected provides a suite of cloud-based software solutions designed to streamline operations and improve safety and quality across the food supply chain. The platform helps customers manage and report on supplier compliance, quality control, product lifecycle management, procurement, traceability, and sustainability. This investment builds on Foods Connected's success to date, bringing in additional capital and Apax's technology expertise to accelerate its next phase of growth.
AGI has a strong track record of supporting software and services businesses tackling key social and environmental challenges, and sees Foods Connected as well-positioned to scale globally while advancing safer, more transparent, and sustainable food supply chains. The transaction builds on AGI's experience investing in digital impact enablers, following investments in GAN Integrity and Bonterra.
Edward Donker, Partner, Apax Global Impact, said:
"We've been closely following the food safety sector worldwide, and Foods Connected stood out as a strong platform to invest behind. Many food businesses still use outdated tools like spreadsheets and paper, creating a clear opportunity for Foods Connected to modernise operations. We're excited to partner with Hilton Foods and Roger McCracken, CEO at Foods Connected, to accelerate the business's expansion. Together, we'll invest in new markets, strengthen sales and marketing, pursue strategic acquisitions, and increase value for existing customers through expanded capabilities and resources. We look forward to the journey ahead and the impact we can achieve together."
Roger McCracken, CEO of Foods Connected, said:
"We're thrilled to be partnering with Apax Global Impact on this next phase of growth for Foods Connected. Their expertise in scaling technology businesses will be key to accelerating our global expansion and enhancing what we deliver for customers. We're also grateful to Hilton Foods for their incredible support over the past eight years, and we're pleased they'll remain a key partner on our journey as we continue to scale and strengthen the business with Apax Global Impact's backing."
Note that AGA's expected investment in Foods Connected is calculated based on the look-through positions of AGI's overall investment in Foods Connected and is translated based on the latest exchange rates available where applicable1. In March 2022, AGA made a commitment of $60m to AGI.
AGA, whose shares are listed on the London Stock Exchange, provides investors with access to a portfolio of private equity funds advised by Apax as well as a smaller portfolio of debt instruments.
For more information about the transaction, please visit: https://www.apax.com/news/press-releases/
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Based on Bloomberg closing EUR/USD FX rate on 14 July 2025 of 1.166 |
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About Apax Global Alpha Limited
AGA is a Guernsey registered closed-ended investment company listed on the London Stock Exchange. It is regulated by the Guernsey Financial Services Commission.
AGA's objective is to provide shareholders with capital appreciation from its investment portfolio and regular dividends. The Company is targeting an annualised Total Return, across economic cycles, of 12-15% (net of fees and expenses).
The Company makes Private Equity investments in Apax Funds, and has a portfolio of primarily debt investments, derived from the insights gained via Apax's Private Equity activities.
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About Apax
Apax Partners LLP ("Apax") is a leading global private equity advisory firm. For over 50 years, Apax has worked to inspire growth and ideas that transform businesses. The firm has raised and advised funds with aggregate commitments of nearly $80 billion. The Apax Funds invest in companies across three global sectors of Tech, Services, and Internet/Consumer. These funds provide long-term equity financing to build and strengthen world-class companies. For further information about Apax, please visit www.apax.com .
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