API Group

API Group pursues a permanent-capital buy-and-build strategy focused on enterprise software and IT services companies in the UK. Rather than operating a traditional private equity fund, the firm acquires profitable businesses with recurring revenue streams and integrates them into a long-term portfolio. It targets founder-led companies where sellers prioritize operational continuity and cultural preservation over maximizing sale price at auction.

No. API Group operates on a permanent-capital basis, meaning it does not raise funds with defined investment periods or forced exit timelines. The firm holds its acquired businesses indefinitely, reinvesting free cash flow into organic growth and further acquisitions. This structure allows it to compete for deals where founders are wary of the traditional private equity cycle of buy, restructure, and sell within five to seven years.