Company type | Private |
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Industry | Private equity |
Predecessor | Schroder Ventures (Europe) |
Founded | 1985 |
Founders | Nicholas Ferguson and partners |
Headquarters | , |
Key people | Kurt Björklund (Managing Partner) |
Products | Buyout, growth equity, credit funds |
AUM | €80 billion (2024) |
Number of employees | 470+ |
Website | permira |
Permira is a British global investment firm specialised in buyouts, growth funds, equity funds, and credit funds. Founded in 1985 as part of Schroders, it became independent in 1996. Operating as Permira since 2001, the company became one of the largest buyout specialists.[1] As of 2024[update], Permira advises funds with total committed capital of €80 billion,[2] which have invested in more than 300 companies worldwide. The company employs over 470 people in 15 offices across Europe, North America and Asia.