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Patrick Raab

Managing Director

Bio

Patrick Raab is a Managing Director. He joined Apax in 2015 and is based in New York.
 
Prior to joining Apax, Patrick was an Investment Professional in Värde Partners' Liquids team in London, where he invested in European distressed situations. Prior to that, he worked in Omers’ Infrastructure investment team in London after starting his career in 2010 in Citigroup’s Merger and Acquisitions advisory team in Frankfurt.
 
Patrick holds a B.Sc. from European Business School Oestrich-Winkel, Germany.

Living our values

'We succeed as one global team' resonates most with me because for us, credit investing is ultimately a team sport. Before my career in finance, I played competitive basketball, and I still draw on that experience — learning how to lead under pressure, trust teammates, and stay committed to long-term goals.

Building Apax Credit has been a collaborative journey. What’s made it successful isn’t just investment judgment; it’s alignment. Alignment across regions, with our Capital Markets and Private Equity teams.

Contact information

+1 646 722 5193

Office

New York

Patrick's Story

Patrick was one of the earliest members of Apax Credit and has played a central role in building and scaling the business.
 
After spending a decade in the London office, Patrick relocated to New York in 2023 to lead Apax Credit’s U.S. operations. He focuses on investments across software, services, and internet-enabled sectors. He was always attracted by the Credit team’s strong entrepreneurial spirit.
 
Patrick is closely involved in managing the firm’s relationships on the credit side. From 2020 to 2023, he served on the board of Apax portfolio company Takko Fashion, supporting the business through the COVID-19 pandemic and its capital structure evolution.