
Tom S.
Former Buyout PE Professional (ex Apax Partners, Evercore)
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Studied at University of Bristol
Worked at Apax
Not currently taking new clients
Tom’s Private Equity Qualifications
Experience level: Senior Associate
I was part of the founding team of Apax Global Impact, a ~$1bn tech-focused private equity fund within Apax Partners. I joined before the fund’s launch, playing a key role in building its operational infrastructure and investment strategy from the ground up. Over my time there, I focused primarily on sourcing, evaluating, and executing investments in high-growth B2B SaaS businesses across Europe and North America. This experience gives me a deep understanding of what it takes to break into private equity - especially at the intersection of tech and impact - and to excel once you're in. I coach clients on navigating the recruiting process, developing an investor’s mindset, and excelling on the job. Whether you're targeting your first PE role or seeking to level up as an investor, I bring practical insight and tailored support.
Tom can help with:
Skill Building
Promotion Strategy
Cover Letters
Resume Review
Networking Strategy
Due Diligence
Investment Evaluation
Private Equity Strategy
Financial Analysis
Technical Interview Prep
Behavioral Interview Prep
About Tom
Tom is a buyout Private Equity professional who has worked at Apax Partners and Evercore. Tom helped launch the Apax Global impact investing fund (incl. designing their associate recruiting process) and prior to that worked in Investment Banking in industrials and business services M&A.
Why do I coach?
I’ve experienced the benefits of coaching first hand and get huge satisfaction from helping others reach their potential.
Work Experience
Associate / Senior Associate
Apax
July 2023 - January 2025
Associate / Senior Associate
Apax
July 2021 - June 2023
Founding team member of Apax Global Impact, a ~$900m fund investing in technology companies tackling environmental or social issues

Analyst
Evercore
July 2019 - July 2021
Industrials & Business Services M&A
Mergers & Acquisitions
CBRE Group
September 2018 - June 2019
Real Estate M&A
Graduate
CBRE Group
September 2016 - August 2018
MRICS qualified Specialist Markets Brokerage and Valuation team
Education
University of Bristol
Bachelor of Science (BSc)
2014 - 2016
Radley College
A-Levels
2007 - 2012