About
Permira is a global investment firm founded in 1985 that has evolved from its origins as part of Schroders into one of Europe's most significant independent buyout specialists. The firm became independent in 1996 and adopted the Permira name in 2001, establishing itself as a dominant force in European private equity throughout the 1990s and 2000s. Today, Permira advises on funds with approximately €80 billion in committed capital, having invested in more than 300 companies worldwide across its lifecycle. The firm's investment approach focuses on backing successful businesses with growth ambitions across four primary sectors: technology, consumer, healthcare, and services. Permira pursues both majority and minority equity investments through buyout and growth equity strategies, complemented by a robust credit platform offering direct lending, CLO management, and structured credit solutions. The firm targets companies with enterprise values typically between €500 million and €5 billion, reflecting a middle-market to lower mid-market focus. Geographically, Permira maintains a truly global footprint with offices across major financial centers, having established its first U.S. presence in New York in 2002. The firm currently maintains a portfolio of over 100 active portfolio companies and has completed approximately 63 exits. Permira's investment philosophy emphasizes values-based investing with a commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices. The firm provides not only capital but also strategic support and operational expertise to portfolio companies, working closely with management teams to drive sustainable growth. For entrepreneurs and business leaders, Permira offers both financial resources and hands-on strategic guidance; for institutional investors in the firm's funds, Permira delivers access to a diversified portfolio of mature, growth-oriented companies across resilient sectors managed by an experienced team with decades of successful transaction execution.