Audax Group

Audax Private Equity and Audax Strategic Capital (ASC) are honored to be recognized as part of BluWave’s 2025 Top Private Equity Innovator Awards. We view this as an acknowledgment of ASC’s efforts in providing creative solutions for sponsors looking to catalyze mid-hold equity value creation across their performing portfolio companies, as well as a testament to our Buy & Build approach that has guided Audax Private Equity’s focus for 25 years. Thank you to the team at BluWave, LP and to our longstanding, collaborative relationships across private equity’s middle market. ? To learn more, see here: https://lnkd.in/eaErZUFZ DISCLAIMER AND METHODOLOGIES: ? BluWave, LP has not received investment capital from and holds no ownership interest in the PE firms evaluated or recognized under the Top Private Equity Innovator awards program. BluWave received no compensation from any of the PE firms in connection with this awards program. However, BluWave may otherwise provide services to the PE firms and/or their portfolio companies, but BluWave confirms that its assessment of the PE firms was independent of any such service arrangements. Top 2% in the PE industry is based on BluWave’s review of the more than 6,000 PE firms in the U.S. and Canada from which the 103 PE firms were selected as award recipients. ? The aforementioned award programs should not be considered an endorsement of Audax or its funds by the authors or distributors of the rankings or honors; the recognition is not necessarily representative of any one client’s experience with Audax; and is not necessarily indicative of Audax’ future performance. These awards are not intended to be a recommendation or investment advice, and do not take into account the specific objectives or circumstances of any particular investor or suggest any specific course of action.

2024 marked another momentous year for the Audax Private Equity platform. A year removed from raising our largest ever pool of capital, we saw considerable traction in executing our Buy & Build strategy. In total, we deployed $1.07B across our Flagship, Origins & ASC strategies – across 7 new platforms and non-control investments and 89 add-on acquisitions. And, across the PE platform, we generated $1.34B in total realizations through seven full and partial liquidity events.* Now in our 25th year, none of this would have been possible without the support of our investors, management teams, financing partners, and deal sources. *Total investments and realizations include Fund and GP and LP co-investment activity. ?

We're truly honored to have been recognized in the HEC Paris-Dow Jones ‘top decile’ ranking for the second straight year. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gymPPTu4

2024 marked another year of strong performance and continued growth for Audax Private Debt. ? 400+ Transactions Closed ? 130+ Sponsors Financed ? $7.4B of Capital Deployed ? $6.9B Investable Capital Raised ? $2.0B CLO Issuance ? 60 New Team Hires Thank you to our clients, investors, and partners for your continued support. As we celebrate our 25th year, we are excited to build on the momentum and achievements we've shared! Learn More: https://lnkd.in/ecUjjTUV

As democratization trends hit critical mass, private credit may be entering its next era of growth. In WealthManagement.com’s 2025 Market Outlook, John Wierzba, Managing Director, Wealth Management at Audax Private Debt, outlines the many factors driving RIA interest in the asset class and how this will influence the industry’s ongoing evolution. Read full article: https://lnkd.in/e4DkYyea?

Excited to make the shortlist in the upcoming Alternative Credit Awards! Read more here: https://lnkd.in/es7Dq3Dt METHODOLOGIES / DISCLAIMER: Published by Alternative Credit Investor on August 5, 2024, Alternative Credit Awards shortlist was determined by the publication's editorial team and a panel of independent judges. Candidates were either nominated or made submissions to be considered for the shortlist. Audax was nominated in the category of "Innovative Fund, $1B+" The aforementioned award program should not be considered an endorsement of Audax or its funds by the authors or distributors of the rankings or honors. This award may not be representative of any one client’s experience with Audax and is not indicative of Audax’ future performance.

Audax Private Debt was ranked in the latest Middle Market CLO League Tables, published by 9fin!?Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eW56hXsh METHODOLOGIES / DISCLAIMER: Published on August 2, 2024, the 9fin Middle Market CLO league tables rank private debt managers by total?year-to-date total CLO issuance using 9fin data, as of July 31, 2024. ? The aforementioned award program should not be considered an endorsement of Audax or its funds by the authors or distributors of the rankings or honors. This award may not be representative of any one client’s experience with Audax and is not indicative of Audax’ future performance.

We're proud to be ranked in the latest Bloomberg Private Credit League Tables! METHODOLOGIES / DISCLAIMER: The Bloomberg Private Credit League Tables, published on July 1, 2024, rank the top-performing funds by net IRR using data aggregated from public sources, regulatory filings, and direct relationships. ? The aforementioned award program should not be considered an endorsement of Audax or its funds by the authors or distributors of the rankings or honors. This award may not be representative of any one client’s experience with Audax and is not indicative of Audax’ future performance.

We're proud to be ranked in the latest Bloomberg Private Equity League Tables! METHODOLOGIES / DISCLAIMER: The Bloomberg Private Equity League Tables, published on July 1, 2024, rank the top-performing funds by net IRR using data aggregated from public sources, regulatory filings, and direct relationships. ? The aforementioned program should not be considered an endorsement of Audax or its funds by the authors or distributors of the rankings or honors. This award may not be representative of any one client’s experience with Audax and is not indicative of Audax’ future performance.

We are excited to share that Audax Private Debt achieved the top position in PitchBook’s 2023 Annual U.S. PE Lending League Tables as the #1 most active lender in U.S. PE, as well as in their 2023 U.S. PE Middle Market lending tables ranking #1 in both the “Overall” and “Select Roles” lists. In addition, the firm ranked within the top 3 in 22 of the 27 league tables. Notable rankings include: ? #1 most active lender in U.S. PE ? #1 most active U.S. PE middle market lender (overall) ? #1 most active U.S. PE middle market lender (select roles - agent or lead title) ? #1 most active lender in general debt ? #2 most active lender in senior debt These achievements underscore the dedication and expertise of our seasoned team, as well as the strength of our relationships within the industry. Thank you to our private equity clients for your continued support. Read More: https://lnkd.in/eiBx664p