Permira
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Permira is a British global investment firm and one of the world's largest private equity buyout specialists.
Founded in 1985 as Schroder Ventures, the firm became an independent entity known as Schroder Ventures Europe in 1996 before rebranding as Permira in 2001. Over the decades, it has evolved into a leading global investment firm, establishing a significant presence in major financial centers across Europe, North America, and Asia.
The firm specializes in large-scale buyouts and growth equity investments, focusing on sectors such as technology, consumer, services, and healthcare. Permira is known for its ability to enhance the value of businesses through mergers, acquisitions, and organic growth, managing multiple flagship funds including the €16.7 billion Permira VIII fund closed in 2023.
Permira operates as a partnership owned by its senior management and advises funds backed by a diverse range of institutional investors, including pension funds and insurance companies. With a history of investing in over 300 companies, the firm remains a top-ranked player in the global private equity landscape.
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Portfolio Companies
| Company | Sector | Status | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABS | Technology | Current | — |
| Acuity Analytics | Services | Current | — |
| Adevinta | Consumer | Current | — |
| Allegro Group | Consumer | Technology | Current | — |
| AllTrails | Consumer | Current | — |
| AltamarCAM | Services | Current | — |
| Alter Domus | Services | Current | — |
| Althea | Healthcare | Current | — |
| Ancestry | Technology | Current | — |
| Arcaplanet | Consumer | Current | — |
| Atrium | Consumer | Current | — |
| Axiom | Services | Current | — |
| BESTSECRET | Consumer | Current | — |
| BFY Brands | Consumer | Current | — |
| BioCatch | Technology | Current | — |
| Boats Group | Consumer | Current | — |
| CABB | Services | Current | — |
| Cambrex | Healthcare | Current | — |
| Carta | Technology | Services | Current | — |
| Catawiki | Consumer | Technology | Current | — |
Source: http://permira.com/portfolio
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