St Peter Port · Series A–Late Stage · 28 people tracked
Also known as PERMIRA CREDIT LIMITED · Permira Credit Llc · PERMIRA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LIMITED · Slipperclose Limited
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 Aug 25, 2026.
Team · 28 people
from the firm's website & curated & public directories
Founder mafia
3 people who came through Permira went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 8 of 9 portfolio companiesData & Infrastructure ×3Enterprise Software ×3SaaS ×3Cloud Computing ×2Fintech ×2AI & Machine Learning ×1Cybersecurity ×1Developer Tools ×1
HQs:United States×3United Arab Emirates×1Spain×1
Investments · 9 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 12021 · 12 dated
New York, US
Yael Aflalo(Director)Shreya Kadaba(Executive Officer, Director)Hali Borenstein(Executive Officer, Director)John Coyle(Executive Officer, Director)David Brisske(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardBrigitte Kleine(Director)in
Co-investorsStripes
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
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)Renan Bourdeau(Co-founder)
Co-investorsFrancisco PartnersBECO CapitalGeneral AtlanticCOTU VenturesVNV Global
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+4 more
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)
Co-investorsGlynn Capital ManagementKleiner PerkinsStripesDell Technologies CapitalGV (Google Ventures)Salesforce Ventures+1 more
Informatica offers the Intelligent Data Management Cloud, a metadata-driven platform for enterprise data management across multi-cloud and hybrid environments.
Cloud ComputingData & InfrastructureEnterprise Software
Gaurav Dhillon(Co-founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsBrightspark VenturesCPP Investments
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
Co-investorsTeamworthy Ventures
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
Exits · 1
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioReformationNYSE: REF
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Permira · livemint.com · Aug 19, 2026
Nexthink · todaysstartupnews.com · Aug 1, 2026
Reformation · bloomberg.com · Jul 30, 2026
FullStory · userpilot.com · Jul 14, 2026
Informatica · cppinvestments.com · May 30, 2025
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
Co-investors · 6
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.
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.
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 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.
Peak XV Partners is a multi-stage venture capital firm that partners with founders from seed through venture and growth stages.
Blume Ventures is a seed and pre-Series A investment firm headquartered in Mumbai that focuses on early-stage companies in India.
Firms observed investing alongside Permira, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with Permira's recorded portfolio.
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