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Permira

Private equity and credit investment firm

permira.com

Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Founded year: 1985
Company type: Partnership
Number of employees: 600–1,000
Industry: Investment Management & Fund Operators

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Latest news about Permira

In short: Permira achieved a €9.4 billion first close for its buyout fund and completed major exits including the $2.4 billion sale of BioCatch.

Company announcements

September 8 Permira

Permira returns €14 billion to investors

Co-CEO Dipan Patel explains that focusing on high-quality, desirable businesses drives liquidity through strong distribution multiple performance.

August 18 Permira

Permira Seismic merges with Highspot

The combined entity leads AI go-to-market performance, serving 2,500 customers and 3.5 million users globally with integrated AI and data solutions.

August 3 Permira

Permira agrees sale of BioCatch to Visa for $2.4bn

The all-cash deal marks Permira Ascent's second strategic exit in 2026 and the funds' fifth, with BioCatch revenue nearly tripling under ownership.

July 31 Permira

Permira announces Reformation's NYSE listing

The Permira-backed sustainable fashion brand went public, expanding since 2019 partnership.

Media coverage

September 8 The Wall Street Journal

Permira Holds €9.4 Billion First Close With Big GP Check

Buyout giant's own employees dig deep with €1 billion injection.

September 1 Funds Europe

Permira takes JTC private as acquisition £2.7bn completes

London-headquartered private equity firm Permira has completed a previously announced £2.7bn acquisition of Jersey-based fund services company JTC. The deal...

August 4 Tech Times

Visa Acquires BioCatch for $2.4 Billion, Betting Behavior Catches What Transactions Miss

Visa BioCatch acquisition: Visa agreed to pay $2.4 billion in cash for BioCatch, an Israeli behavioral biometrics firm whose AI reads keystroke patterns, hesitation, and...

August 3 Law360

Visa To Buy Permira-Backed BioCatch In $2.4B Deal - Law360

Visa said Monday it has agreed to acquire fraud intelligence company BioCatch from funds advised by Permira and other shareholders for $2.4 billion in cash...

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