Permira

Venture Capital Active Milano, Italy Est. 1985
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Last updated 2026-06-18
Portfolio
2
in our dataset
Rounds participated
2
Rounds led
2
Rounds' value
$40.0M
total disclosed, rounds participated
Stages
D Round, G Round, E Round, C Round, F Round, B Round

About

Permira is a global investment firm that finds and backs successful businesses with ambition. The firm advises funds with a total committed capital of approximately 44 billion. The Permira funds make long-term investments, including majority control investments as well as strategic minority investments, in companies with the objective of transforming their performance and driving sustainable growth. Since its foundation, the Permira funds have made over 250 private equity investments in five key sectors: Consumer, Financial Services, Healthcare, Industrial Tech & Services and Technology. Permira employs more than 250 people in 15 offices globally spanning Europe, North America and Asia.

Portfolio · 2

BioCatch
Al-driven Behavioral Biometrics for Cybersecurity
Led ★ 1 round $40.0M committed Latest: 2023-05
Netafim
Global leader in smart drip and micro-irrigation solutions for sustainable agriculture.
Led ★ 1 round Latest: 2011-01

Investment activity

1 portfolio exit on record.

Portfolio by sector

Cyber Security1

Funds · 9

  • Growth — $4B Dec 2021
  • 7 — $12.2B Oct 2019
  • Fund — $2B Jun 2019
  • Fund — $2B Jun 2017
  • 6 — $8.87B Feb 2017
  • Fund — $1.3B Jul 2015
  • 5 — $7.2B Jun 2014
  • 4 — $11.5B Jul 2006
  • Fund — $6.3B Jul 2003

Q&A

What was Permira's most recent notable exit?
Permira acquired BioCatch in May 2024 for $750M. BioCatch is an AI-driven behavioral biometrics company focused on cybersecurity.
Which portfolio company did Permira recently acquire?
Permira acquired BioCatch in May 2024. BioCatch specializes in AI-driven behavioral biometrics for cybersecurity.
What is Permira's primary sector focus based on recent activity?
Based on its recent acquisition of BioCatch, Permira has shown a focus on the Cyber Security sector.
What is the most recent fund raised by Permira?
Permira raised its Growth fund in December 2021, securing $4B.
What was the size of Permira's Fund 7?
Permira's Fund 7, raised in October 2019, closed at $12.2B.
Where is Permira's headquarters located?
Permira's headquarters is located in Milano, Italy.
Who leads Permira's operations in Israel?
Ran Maidan serves as the Head of Israel for Permira.
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