Apax Global Alpha is a closed-ended investment company which aims to deliver an annualised total net asset value return of 12-15% across economic cycles, net of fees and expenses, and to pay an annualised dividend yield worth 5% of its net asset value each year. The bulk of its investments are in private equity and the remainder in so-called 'derived investments', including derived equity and debt. Derived Investments are derived from insights gained through Apax Partners' private equity activities. Just over half of the portfolio is invested in North America, followed by Europe (ex-UK) where close to a quarter of the investments are located. By sectors, the fund is most exposed to Technology and Telecommunications, followed by Services, Healthcare and Consumer.