Permira

What is Permira?

Founded in 1985, Permira is a global investment firm that operates as a partnership with a single global team. In the last 35 years, they have developed an extensive understanding of the sectors they work in – Consumer, Financial Services, Healthcare, Industrials, Technology, and Services.

Permira advises funds with a committed capital of approximately €44 billion.

With over 250 professionals, they have 14 offices across Europe, North America, and Asia.Permira's investment strategy is focused on identifying companies with strong market positions that have the potential for sustained growth and transformation.

Their approach is not just about financial investment but also involves partnering with management teams to provide the strategic, operational, and financial support necessary to realize that potential.The firm looks for opportunities to invest in businesses at the upper end of the mid-market and above which need a capital injection of €100 million to €1 billion.

Their investment choices are often characterized by their specialization in five core sectors, where they seek out businesses that lead their markets or sub-sectors and can benefit from transformative growth.The firm's investment philosophy emphasizes long-term, sustainable growth and value creation.

They work with companies to identify areas where strategic change, operational improvements, and investment can drive growth.

This includes international expansion, the development of new products or services, and the pursuit of digital transformation.Permira is also committed to responsible investment and integrates environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations throughout the investment process.

They have in-house expertise and use external ESG specialists to assess and manage risks and opportunities related to sustainability. The aim is to build better businesses that are fit for the present and future, driving not just economic but also societal benefits.Permira's portfolio spans a diverse range of global companies across various industries.

They continue to leverage their cross-border insights and deep sector expertise to accelerate growth and scale businesses to become market leaders in their respective sectors.

What they say:

We are a global investment firm dedicated to realizing the full potential of companies and individuals.

What we look for: We invest in companies with significant growth ambitions, supporting their business development.