Permira Advisers LLP

Permira Advisers LLP is a private equity firm that specializes in investing in medium to large companies across various sectors, including consumer goods, financial services, healthcare, industrials, and technology. Founded in 1985 and originally known as Schroder Ventures, the firm rebranded in 2001 and has since expanded its presence globally, with offices in North America, East Asia, and Europe. Permira focuses on market-leading growth companies with significant global potential, targeting investments in areas such as chemicals, telecommunications, media, recruitment, and life sciences. The firm typically makes equity investments ranging from approximately $60 million to $716 million and prefers to take majority or significant minority stakes in its portfolio companies. Permira's investment strategy includes a commitment to holding investments for five to twelve years, during which it actively engages as non-executive directors on the boards of its portfolio companies to drive growth and value creation.