Permira
Private equitySt Peter Port · Series A–Late Stage · 20 people tracked
Also known as PERMIRA CREDIT LIMITED · Permira Credit Llc · PERMIRA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LIMITED · Slipperclose Limited
Investment thesis
Permira is a specialist Private Equity and Credit platform with a transatlantic focus. It applies a thematic, sector-led approach across two core asset classes — Private Equity (Buyout and Growth Equity) and Credit (Direct Lending, CLO Management, Structured Credit, and Strategic Opportunities) — emphasizing specialism and performance. The firm invests across four core sectors: Technology, Consumer, Healthcare, and Services, alongside an Energy Transition focus. It aims to accelerate growth at scale and unlock technology-led transformation globally, supporting management teams and entrepreneurs to drive long-term value creation. Permira has more than 500 individuals across 15 offices worldwide.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 11, 2026.
Team · 20 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 2 of 2 portfolio companiesData & Infrastructure ×1Developer Tools ×1Enterprise Software ×1Fintech ×1
HQs:Spain×1United States×1
Investments · 2 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAltamarCAM is an independent, partner-led private asset manager providing access to global alternative investments across multiple asset classes through funds, managed accounts, and platforms.
FintechMadrid, ES
FullStory provides analytics software that captures and analyzes real user behavior across digital products to improve user experience and accelerate AI-driven insights.
Data & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareAtlanta, US
Scott Voigt(Executive Officer, Director)H. Bruce Johnson, Jr.(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardTed Schlein(Director)
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesFullStory · userpilot.com · Jul 14, 2026
Principals & officers · per Companies House
what is this? ⓘDirector · British · since 2024
Corporate director · since 2022
Permira Advisers (London) Limited — 75–100% of shares, 75–100% of voting rights, right to appoint and remove directors
Fund performance · per public LP disclosures · 24
as of Dec 2025| Fund | Vintage | Committed | Net IRR | TVPI | DPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Permira Strategic Opportunities ILPs: Minnesota State Board of Investment | 2024 | — | 30.8% | 1.14x | 0.04x |
| Permira VIII 1 SCSpLPs: California State Teachers' Retirement System | 2023 | — | 17.4% | 1.26x | 0.03x |
| Permira VIII-2 SCSpLPs: California Public Employees' Retirement System, Sjätte AP-fonden (AP6) | 2023 | — | — | 1.12x | 0.02x |
| Permira Growth Opportunities II SCSpLPs: Washington State Investment Board, California Public Employees' Retirement System, California State Teachers' Retirement System +1 more | 2022 | — | 3.7% | 1.10x | 0.06x |
| Permira VIIILPs: Washington State Investment Board, Oregon Public Employees Retirement System, Minnesota State Board of Investment +6 more | 2022 | — | 13.6% | 1.23x | 0.02x |
| Permira Susquehanna Opportunities - BuyoutLPs: Pennsylvania Public School Employees' Retirement System | 2021 | — | 11.0% | 1.50x | 0.00x |
| Permira Susquehanna Opportunities - CreditLPs: Pennsylvania Public School Employees' Retirement System | 2021 | — | 1.2% | 1.00x | 0.96x |
| Permira VII, L.P.LPs: Washington State Investment Board, Oregon Public Employees Retirement System, Pennsylvania Public School Employees' Retirement System +1 more | 2020 | — | 8.7% | 1.41x | 0.13x |
| Permira Credit Solutions IV Master (Feeder) SCSpLPs: Pennsylvania Public School Employees' Retirement System | 2019 | — | 10.1% | 1.40x | 0.61x |
| Permira Growth Opportunities I, L.P.1LPs: California Public Employees' Retirement System, California State Teachers' Retirement System, Michigan Municipal Employees' Retirement System | 2019 | — | 8.0% | 1.29x | 0.26x |
| Permira VII L.P.1LPs: Minnesota State Board of Investment | 2019 | — | 8.1% | 1.39x | 0.17x |
| Permira VI L.P. 1LPs: California Public Employees' Retirement System, California State Teachers' Retirement System | 2017 | — | 15.1% | 1.97x | 1.01x |
| Permira VI, L.P.LPs: Washington State Investment Board, Oregon Public Employees Retirement System, Minnesota State Board of Investment +2 more | 2017 | — | 14.4% | 2.02x | 1.16x |
| Permira V LPLPs: Washington State Investment Board, California Public Employees' Retirement System, California State Teachers' Retirement System +2 more | 2014 | — | 20.4% | 2.75x | 2.53x |
| Permira European Fund IV, L.P.LPs: Florida State Board of Administration | 2007 | — | 8.3% | 1.56x | 1.56x |
| Permira Europe IVLPs: Michigan Municipal Employees' Retirement System, New York City Police Pension Fund, Los Angeles City Employees' Retirement System | 2006 | — | 8.5% | 1.59x | 1.59x |
| Permira IV L.P.2LPs: California Public Employees' Retirement System | 2006 | — | 8.2% | 1.58x | 1.41x |
| Permira IV LP (EUR)LPs: Florida State Board of Administration | 2006 | — | 8.3% | 1.56x | 1.56x |
| Permira IV, L.P.LPs: California State Teachers' Retirement System, Washington State Investment Board, Michigan Municipal Employees' Retirement System +2 more | 2006 | — | 9.0% | 1.77x | 1.55x |
| Permira Europe IIILPs: California State Teachers' Retirement System, California Public Employees' Retirement System, Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association +2 more | 2003 | — | 25.9% | 1.64x | 1.64x |
| Permira European Fund IIILPs: Pennsylvania Public School Employees' Retirement System | 2003 | — | 26.1% | 1.70x | 1.72x |
| Permira Europe IILPs: California State Teachers' Retirement System | 2000 | — | 23.5% | 1.99x | 1.99x |
| Permira European Fund IILPs: Pennsylvania Public School Employees' Retirement System | 2000 | — | 21.6% | 2.00x | 2.01x |
| Permira VII LP 1LPs: California Public Employees' Retirement System, California State Teachers' Retirement System, Minnesota State Board of Investment +1 more | — | — | 6.2% | 1.23x | 0.24x |
Source: public limited-partner disclosures (CalPERS, CalSTRS). Net IRR / TVPI / DPI as reported by the limited partner; a fund's early-year IRR is an interim estimate (J-curve).
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Permira invest at?
- Permira invests at the Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does Permira focus on?
- Permira focuses on Consumer, Energy, Enterprise Software, Healthtech, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Permira located?
- Permira is headquartered in St Peter Port, GG.
- Does Permira lead rounds?
- Yes, Permira leads investment rounds.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamPermira's Kurt Björklund: Where Are We in the Private Equity Cycle? | Merryn Talks Money
Bloomberg Podcasts · Kurt Björklund
Where is global investment headed?│Kurt Björklund (Permira, Chairman)
World Knowledge Forum · Kurt Björklund
Deal Talk - Episode 4: Kurt Björklund (Permira)
Moonfare · Kurt Björklund
The Permira Foundation I Magic breakfast
Permira
Money Maze Podcast with Riccardo Basile
Permira
David Hirschmann on the Fund Shack podcast
Permira
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