Permira

British global investment firm focused on private equity and credit across four core sectors.

Website: permira.com
Founded: 1985
Pricing: Traditional 2/20 fee model; large-cap and upper-mid-market buyouts
Country: United Kingdom
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About Permira

British global investment firm managing €90B+ focused on transatlantic private equity and credit with thematic, sector-led approach. Specializes in technology, consumer, healthcare, and services sectors driving technology-led transformation and long-term value creation.

Key features

€80bn AUM across PE and credit
Focus: tech, consumer, healthcare, services
300+ companies invested since inception
Offices across Europe, US and Asia

Pros & cons

Pros

Deep sector specialisation
Long track record in tech buyouts

Cons

Competitive, large-cap-focused deal segment
Less suited to very small businesses

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Frequently Asked Questions About Permira

What are Permira's four core sectors?

Technology, consumer, healthcare, and services with emphasis on technology-led transformation and long-term value creation.

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