Firm at a glance
Permira is a platform private equity firm with 15 offices around the world and more than €90 billion in committed capital, per its website [S1].
What they buy
Permira’s portfolio reflects activity across technology, consumer, healthcare, and services sectors, according to its public portfolio listing [S2]. The firm’s investments span software and technology platforms, consumer brands and marketplaces, healthcare services and life sciences companies, and business services providers. Portfolio companies include both pure-play sector businesses and cross-sector technology-enabled platforms.
Portfolio
Technology
ABS, Ancestry, BioCatch, and Carta (also categorized as Services) are among the technology holdings [S2]. Allegro Group and Catawiki represent consumer-technology hybrid platforms [S2].
Consumer
Consumer holdings include Adevinta, AllTrails, Arcaplanet, Atrium, BESTSECRET, BFY Brands, and Boats Group [S2]. Allegro Group and Catawiki also serve consumer markets [S2].
Healthcare
Healthcare investments include Althea and Cambrex [S2].
Services
Services sector companies include Acuity Analytics, AltamarCAM, Alter Domus, Axiom, and CABB [S2]. Carta is categorized in both technology and services [S2].
Recent activity (last 24 months)
* Quadrante acquisition, July 6, 2026 [S1]
* Clearwater Analytics acquisition, June 25, 2026 [S1]
* CDP acquisition, June 11, 2026 [S1]
How this firm fits a seller
Permira’s scale and global footprint suggest capacity for larger platform transactions across multiple geographies. The firm’s recent acquisitions in 2026 indicate active deployment [S1]. With observed activity spanning technology, consumer, healthcare, and services sectors, the firm appears to pursue businesses with technology enablement or market-leading positions in their categories [S2]. The portfolio mix suggests interest in both B2B and B2C models.
Sources
[S1] https://www.permira.com (as of 2026-07-09)
[S2] https://www.permira.com/portfolio (as of 2026-07-09)
Frequently asked questions
Does Permira buy technology businesses?
Yes, technology represents a significant portion of Permira’s portfolio, per public sources [S2]. Technology holdings include software platforms like ABS, Ancestry, BioCatch, and Carta, as well as technology-enabled consumer platforms such as Allegro Group and Catawiki [S2].
What companies has Permira acquired recently?
Permira’s recent acquisitions include Quadrante in July 2026, Clearwater Analytics in June 2026, and CDP in June 2026, according to the firm’s website [S1]. These transactions demonstrate continued active investment activity through mid-2026.
Where is Permira based and how big is the firm?
Permira operates 15 offices around the world and manages more than €90 billion in committed capital, per its website [S1]. The firm does not list a single headquarters city in available public sources.
Is Permira still actively acquiring?
Yes, Permira completed three acquisitions between June and July 2026, indicating active deployment [S1]. The firm’s recent transaction pace suggests ongoing acquisition activity as of mid-2026.
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