(Reuters) - Private equity firm Apax (APAX.UL) has secured $7.9 billion (6 billion pounds) for its latest pool of capital, according to a source familiar with the matter.
Reuters had reported last year that Apax, whose investments have included King, maker of Candy Crush, and AutoTrader, would begin raising capital for its ninth fund at the end of 2015.
Bloomberg had earlier reported on Monday that Apax had raised the money for its fund Apax IX, citing people familiar with the matter. (http://bloom.bg/28ZLw1Q)
Apax Partner declined to comment.