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Elisa Kiefer

Analyst

Bio

Elisa is an Analyst in the Digital team. She joined Apax in 2025 and is currently based in London.  

Prior to joining Apax, Elisa worked in the Technology team at Warburg Pincus, the Investment Banking Division at Goldman Sachs, and the Private Equity Group at Bain & Company.

She holds a BSc in Business from the University of Mannheim and studied at the National Sun Yat-sen University in Taiwan.

Living our values

Growing up, competing in sports taught me resilience – learning from setbacks and adapting quickly. During Covid-19, when sports were largely on hold, I developed a start-up idea, gaining firsthand experience of turning concepts into tangible outcomes. The journey was not linear, but the persistence and adaptability that shaped me in athletics helped me navigate challenges. At Apax, I see the same commitment to growth and innovation, but also continuous learning. For this reason, the value “We learn, adapt and grow” resonates most with me.

Office

London

Elisa's Story

Elisa began university-level business studies while in high school, sparking an early interest in how companies and business models function. She later gained experience across growth and late-stage buyouts at Warburg Pincus, which shaped her perspective on scaling businesses. She was drawn to Apax by its entrepreneurial spirit, collaborative culture, and the opportunity to work with ambitious teams to help scale businesses that shape the digital economy.