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Permira

Private equityoperating company · company profile

St Peter Port · Series A–Late Stage · 47 people tracked

Also known as PERMIRA CREDIT LIMITED · Permira Credit Llc · PERMIRA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LIMITED · Slipperclose Limited

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Investment thesis

Permira applies a thematic investment approach that has focused on specific sectors for over 40 years, building deep sector knowledge across technology, consumer, healthcare and services. The firm operates Buyout, Growth Equity and Credit funds with a globally integrated presence, and supports portfolio companies' growth ambitions through its Value Creation Team and a network of Senior Advisers who contribute operational and functional expertise. The firm emphasizes partnering with ambitious businesses to help them scale into industry leaders across multiple economic cycles.

Source: firm website, verified Sep 15, 2026.

Stage
Series A–Late Stage
HQ
St Peter Port, PA, GG
Leads rounds
Leads
Instruments
Equity · Debt
Founded
1985
Last 12 months
1 investment
AUM
$1.3B
Tracked investments
22
Unicorns
3
IPOs
2
Acquisitions
1

Team · 47 people

from the firm's website & curated & public directories
Alberto Riva· Managing Directorin
Alex Vander Linde· Managing Directorin
Alexa Zahl· Managing Director
Aibek Yergaliyev· Vice President
Aish Sandeep· Senior Associate, Aegean India Advisors LLP
Ajaya Nair· Fund Operations - Director
Alberto Di Venti· IT & Office Manager
Alessandro Grieco· Vice Presidentin
Alex Miller· Directorin
Alexander Angelin· Senior Associatein
Alice Girardot· Human Resources - Managing Directorin
Alistair Boyle· Firm Finance - Senior Director, Head of Guernseyin
Belinda Burgess· Director
Ben Hill· Director
C?dric Pedoni· Executive Officer
Christopher Crozier· Directorin
Crozier Christopher· Directorin
Jonathan Hern· Director
Julie Preece· Director
Kees Jager· Director
Nigel Carey· Director
Paul Cutts· Director
S?verine Michel· Executive Officer
Salvatore Ruocco· Directorin
Simon Holden· Director
Thomas Amy· Director
Thomas Lister· Director
Victor Holmes· Director
Harshit Sohu· Vice Presidentin
Nilay Patel· Investorin

Founder mafia

4 people who came through Permira went on to found or lead other companies.

What they invest in

from 18 of 22 portfolio companies

Enterprise Software ×7Data & Infrastructure ×6SaaS ×6AI & Machine Learning ×5Fintech ×3Marketing Tech ×3Cloud Computing ×2Construction Tech ×2

HQs:United States×8United Arab Emirates×1Spain×1India×1Italy×1

Investments · 22 tracked

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By year:2026 · 12024 · 22022 · 12021 · 62020 · 12014 · 112 dated

LegalZoom.com, Inc.legalzoom.comin𝕏NASDAQ: LZ

This is an educational article on the LegalZoom website explaining what a limited liability company (LLC) is, including its types, tax treatment, formation process, and legal considerations.

ConsumerLegalTechSaaS

Brian LeeinRobert Leslie ShapiroJeff Stibel(Chief Executive Officer and Chair of the Board)in

Co-investorsBAM VenturesCross Creek AdvisorsFrancisco PartnersIVP (Institutional Venture Partners)Kleiner PerkinsMillennium New Horizons+4 more

ReformationNYSE: REFJul 2026 · $210.9Macquired by Permira · Jul 2019

Reformation designs and sells sustainable women's fashion, including dresses and apparel made from eco-conscious materials, through retail, e-commerce, and wholesale channels.

New York, US

Yael Aflalo(Director)inShreya Kadaba(Executive Officer, Director)Hali Borenstein(Executive Officer, Director)inJohn Coyle(Executive Officer, Director)David Brisske(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardBrigitte Kleine(Director)in

Co-investorsStripes14W

AltamarCAMaltamarcam.comin✓ verified

Altamar CAM is an alternative asset management firm offering access to private equity, venture capital, real estate, infrastructure, and private debt investments.

FintechMadrid, ES

Co-investorsGaldana Ventures

cookie policyhsgcap.comin✓ verified

Golden Goose is a luxury lifestyle and sportswear brand founded in 2000 and based in Italy, known for its "perfectly imperfect" sneaker designs.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerItaly, IT

Silvio Campara(Chief Executive Officer)

Co-investorsTemasekTrue Light Capital Pte. Ltd.HongShan Capital Group

Property Finderpropertyfinder.aein𝕏✓ verified

Property Finder is a real estate marketplace and portal serving property seekers, agents, and developers across the MENA region with property listings, data tools, and CRM solutions.

Data & InfrastructureMarketplacesPropTechDubai, AE

Michael Lahyani(Founder & CEO)inRenan Bourdeau(Co-founder)in

Co-investorsFrancisco PartnersBECO CapitalGeneral AtlanticCOTU VenturesVNV Global

Silagroupsilagroup.co.inin✓ verified

SILA is a real estate services and development platform in India that provides facility management, material handling solutions, real estate advisory, and property development services.

Advanced ManufacturingConstruction TechEnterprise SoftwareHardwareLogistics & Supply ChainPropTechIndia, IN

Sahil Vora(Founder)inRushabh Vora(Co-Founder & Managing Director)in

Co-investorsNorwest Venture Partners

Sysdigsysdig.comin𝕏Dec 2021 · $350M✓ verified

Sysdig provides cloud-native security across the cloud lifecycle, offering real-time runtime threat detection, vulnerability management, and an AI agent that embeds security inside AI coding platforms.

Cloud ComputingCybersecurityDeveloper Tools

Loris Degioanni(Founder & CTO)inHatem Naguib(CEO)inKaren Walker(CFO)inConor Sherman(Global CISO)in

Co-investorsAccelPremji InvestThird Point VenturesBain Capital VenturesBright Pixel CapitalGlynn Capital Management+5 more

Alter Domusalterdomus.cominMar 2024

Alter Domus provides data management, analytics, and fund accounting software solutions for alternative investment managers and asset allocators.

Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS

Charlotte Hoggin

Co-investorsCinvenWhite Summit Capital Management SGEIC

Encore Fire Protectionencorefireprotection.comin

Encore Fire Protection is a full-service fire protection company offering design, installation, inspection, testing, repairs, and 24/7 emergency response services.

Construction Tech

Co-investorsLevine Leichtman

FullStoryfullstory.comin𝕏Jul 2021

Fullstory captures real user behavior across digital products to power behavioral analytics and AI-driven insights.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureSaaSAtlanta, US

Scott Voigt(Executive Officer, Director)inH. Bruce Johnson, Jr.(Executive Officer, Director)Joel Webber(Founder)in

BoardTed Schlein(Director)in

Co-investorsGlynn Capital ManagementKleiner PerkinsStripesDell Technologies CapitalGV (Google Ventures)Salesforce Ventures+1 more

G2g2.comJun 2021 · $157M

G2 operates an online marketplace and review platform where businesses research and compare B2B software using verified user reviews and market-intelligence tools.

Co-investorsEmergence Capital PartnersHubSpot VenturesIVP (Institutional Venture Partners)AccelEmergence CapitalGusto+3 more

GWIgwi.comFeb 2022 · $180M

GWI provides consumer insights drawn from ongoing global surveys, offering brands and agencies data on audiences' interests, attitudes, and buying habits across 50+ markets.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureMarketing Tech

Co-investorsStripes

Informaticainformatica.comin𝕏

Informatica offers the Intelligent Data Management Cloud (IDMC), a cloud-native platform for discovering, connecting, integrating, and governing data across hybrid and multi-cloud environments, with AI-driven automation.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareRedwood City, US

Gaurav Dhillon(Co-founder & CEO)in

Co-investorsBrightspark VenturesCPP Investments

Mintedminted.com

San Francisco, US

Mariam Naficy(Executive Officer, Director)inBrady Wood(Executive Officer)Melissa Kim(Executive Officer)inMateo Bryant(Executive Officer)inSarah Wallis(Executive Officer)inSpencer Lee(Executive Officer)

Co-investorsNorwest Venture PartnersThe Perkins FundMenlo VenturesRidge VenturesSlow VenturesT. Rowe Price

Miraklmirakl.comSep 2021 · $555M

Mirakl provides a unified commerce platform that consolidates multiple subsidiary operations, inventory systems, and customer touchpoints into a single interface for acquisition-driven B2B companies to streamline purchasing experiences and cross-sell opportunities.

AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechMarketplacesSaaSBoston and Paris

Philippe Corrot(Co-founder)inAdrien Nussenbaum(Co-founder)in

Co-investors83NorthElaiaFELIX CAPITALIsomer CapitalSilver Lake PartnersVintage Investment Partners+1 more

Monumomonumo.cominSeed · Feb 2024 · $13M

Monumo develops an AI engine called Anser to design and optimize electric motors and drives, aiming to reduce cost and improve performance in EV powertrains.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechMobility & Transportation

Co-investorsPreston-Werner Ventures

Motusmotus.comin𝕏Oct 2021

Motus Reimburse automates employee vehicle reimbursement for companies, offering localized tax-advantaged rates, standard mileage reimbursement, or fixed monthly allowances with compliance and safety features.

Enterprise SoftwareHR TechMobility & TransportationSaaS

Gregg Darish(Founder)in

Co-investorsTeamworthy VenturesThoma Bravo

mParticlemparticle.comOct 2021 · $150MAcquired

mParticle provides a customer data platform that consolidates first-party data across channels to help businesses scale operations.

Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechNew York, US

Andrew Katz(Executive Officer, Director)inMichael Katz(Executive Officer, Director)inDave Myers(Executive Officer)

Co-investorsArrowroot CapitalBowery CapitalCoelius CapitalEniac VenturesGolden VenturesGolub Growth+7 more

Nexthinknexthink.com

Nexthink is a software company that provides IT departments with real-time analytics, automations, and employee feedback tools to improve digital workplace experiences.

Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaS

Co-investorsAdelieForestay CapitalGaldana VenturesHighland EuropeIndex VenturesVI Partners+1 more

Permirapermira.comin𝕏

Permira is a buyout investment firm that acquires and transforms high-quality companies into global market leaders across technology, consumer, healthcare, and services sectors.

FintechSector Agnostic

Co-investorsPeak

Zwiftzwift.comSep 2020 · $450M

Zwift is an indoor cycling and training app that connects to smart trainers and dedicated smart bikes, letting cyclists ride, train, and compete virtually with others.

GamingHardwareSports Tech

Eric Min(Founder)in

Co-investorsCauseway PartnersHighland EuropeHiro CapitalPale Fire CapitalTrue.Amazon Alexa Fund+2 more

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

Seismic Software

Exits · 3

2 IPOs · 1 acquisitions · showing 2

LegalZoom.com, Inc.NASDAQ: LZReformationNYSE: REF

Portfolio news

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Principals & officers · per Companies House

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Annie Katheryn Mcelwain

Director · British · since 2024

Permira Advisers (London) Limited

Corporate director · since 2022

Ownership & control

Permira Advisers (London) Limited75–100% of shares, 75–100% of voting rights, right to appoint and remove directors

Fund performance · per public LP disclosures · 24

as of Dec 2025
FundVintageCommittedNet IRRTVPIDPI
Permira Strategic Opportunities ILPs: Minnesota State Board of Investment202430.8%1.14x0.04x
Permira VIII 1 SCSpLPs: California State Teachers' Retirement System202317.4%1.26x0.03x
Permira VIII-2 SCSpLPs: California Public Employees' Retirement System, Sjätte AP-fonden (AP6)20231.12x0.02x
Permira Growth Opportunities II SCSpLPs: Washington State Investment Board, California Public Employees' Retirement System, California State Teachers' Retirement System +1 more20223.7%1.10x0.06x
Permira VIIILPs: Washington State Investment Board, Oregon Public Employees Retirement System, Minnesota State Board of Investment +6 more202213.6%1.23x0.02x
Permira Susquehanna Opportunities - BuyoutLPs: Pennsylvania Public School Employees' Retirement System202111.0%1.50x0.00x
Permira Susquehanna Opportunities - CreditLPs: Pennsylvania Public School Employees' Retirement System20211.2%1.00x0.96x
Permira VII, L.P.LPs: Washington State Investment Board, Oregon Public Employees Retirement System, Pennsylvania Public School Employees' Retirement System +1 more20208.7%1.41x0.13x
Permira Credit Solutions IV Master (Feeder) SCSpLPs: Pennsylvania Public School Employees' Retirement System201910.1%1.40x0.61x
Permira Growth Opportunities I, L.P.1LPs: California Public Employees' Retirement System, California State Teachers' Retirement System, Michigan Municipal Employees' Retirement System20198.0%1.29x0.26x
Permira VII L.P.1LPs: Minnesota State Board of Investment20198.1%1.39x0.17x
Permira VI L.P. 1LPs: California Public Employees' Retirement System, California State Teachers' Retirement System201715.1%1.97x1.01x
Permira VI, L.P.LPs: Washington State Investment Board, Oregon Public Employees Retirement System, Minnesota State Board of Investment +2 more201714.4%2.02x1.16x
Permira V LPLPs: Washington State Investment Board, California Public Employees' Retirement System, California State Teachers' Retirement System +2 more201420.4%2.75x2.53x
Permira European Fund IV, L.P.LPs: Florida State Board of Administration20078.3%1.56x1.56x
Permira Europe IVLPs: Michigan Municipal Employees' Retirement System, New York City Police Pension Fund, Los Angeles City Employees' Retirement System20068.5%1.59x1.59x
Permira IV L.P.2LPs: California Public Employees' Retirement System20068.2%1.58x1.41x
Permira IV LP (EUR)LPs: Florida State Board of Administration20068.3%1.56x1.56x
Permira IV, L.P.LPs: California State Teachers' Retirement System, Washington State Investment Board, Michigan Municipal Employees' Retirement System +2 more20069.0%1.77x1.55x
Permira Europe IIILPs: California State Teachers' Retirement System, California Public Employees' Retirement System, Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association +2 more200325.9%1.64x1.64x
Permira European Fund IIILPs: Pennsylvania Public School Employees' Retirement System200326.1%1.70x1.72x
Permira Europe IILPs: California State Teachers' Retirement System200023.5%1.99x1.99x
Permira European Fund IILPs: Pennsylvania Public School Employees' Retirement System200021.6%2.00x2.01x
Permira VII LP 1LPs: California Public Employees' Retirement System, California State Teachers' Retirement System, Minnesota State Board of Investment +1 more6.2%1.23x0.24x

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).

IPO stake values · per SEC filings · 2

Value of this firm's stake in each portfolio company at its IPO price, from the prospectus principal-stockholder table.

CompanyOwnedIPO priceAt IPOStake value
LegalZoom.com, Inc.19.6%$28.00Jun 2021$1.1B
Reformation49.2%$15.00Jul 2026$436.4M

Source: SEC S-1 / 424B prospectus filings. Stake value = shares beneficially owned × the initial public offering price, as disclosed — a market value at IPO, not a return multiple (the firm's original cost is not disclosed).

Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Permira made?
Permira has 22 tracked investments, 3 of which have exited, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
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 team

Permira'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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Voyager Capital is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage entrepreneurs across the Pacific Northwest and Western Canada, focusing on the modern economy.

Both backed · 2
$1M – $4M
GV (Google Ventures)

GV (Google Ventures) is a venture capital firm that has invested in artificial intelligence and machine learning since its early days, building a global portfolio of more than 100 AI companies across infrastructure, life sciences, and applications.

Both backed · 1
$250K – $50M
March Capital Partners

March Capital is an early-growth venture capital firm investing in frontier technology companies focused on the AI revolution, partnering with founders to build category-defining businesses.

Ballistic Ventures

Ballistic Ventures is a venture capital firm focused exclusively on backing cybersecurity entrepreneurs, drawing on the operating experience of investors who have founded, funded, and operated over 90 companies.

$1M – $5M
Peak XV Partners

Peak XV Partners is a multi-stage venture capital firm that partners with founders from seed through venture and growth stages.

$100K – $10M
Blume Ventures

Blume Ventures is a seed and pre-Series A investment firm headquartered in Mumbai that focuses on early-stage companies in India.

$650K – $36M

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