Permira Growth Opportunities

Permira Growth Opportunities is the growth equity arm of global investment firm Permira, focusing on disruptive technology and tech-enabled companies.

Venture Capital Tel Aviv, Israel Est. 2018
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Last updated 2026-08-03
Portfolio
1
in our dataset
Rounds participated
2
Rounds led
1
Rounds' value
$790.0M
total disclosed, rounds participated
Stages
Growth Equity

About

Permira Growth Opportunities (PGO) is the growth equity strategy of Permira, a global investment firm founded in 1985. PGO invests in midsized growth companies across minority, co-control, and control structures, with a focus on governance, alignment, and active partnership. The firm targets high-growth, mid-market companies in four core sectors: technology, consumer, healthcare, and services. Permira has a long track record of investing in technology companies globally and has a dedicated presence in Israel.

Portfolio · 1

BioCatch
Provider of behavioral biometrics cybersecurity solutions that analyze online user behavior to prevent fraud, detect impersonation, and provide digital identity verification and security for financial institutions and other organizations.
Led ★ 2 rounds $790.0M committed Latest: 2024-02

Q&A

What is Permira Growth Opportunities' primary investment focus?
Permira Growth Opportunities focuses on disruptive technology and tech-enabled companies, investing in midsized growth companies across minority, co-control, and control structures.
When was Permira Growth Opportunities founded?
Permira Growth Opportunities was founded in 2018.
What is the total AUM for Permira Growth Opportunities?
Permira Growth Opportunities has a total AUM of $80 billion.
What are the core sectors Permira Growth Opportunities targets for investment?
Permira Growth Opportunities targets four core sectors: technology, consumer, healthcare, and services.
Which funds has Permira Growth Opportunities raised?
Permira Growth Opportunities has raised Permira Growth Opportunities Fund I in 2019 with $1.7 billion and Permira Growth Opportunities Fund II in 2021 with $4 billion.
Can you name a recent investment made by Permira Growth Opportunities?
In May 2024, Permira Growth Opportunities made a majority acquisition in BioCatch. This followed a minority stake investment of $40 million in BioCatch in May 2023.
Who leads Permira Growth Opportunities in Israel?
Ran Maidan serves as the Senior Adviser and Head of Israel for Permira Growth Opportunities.
What is Permira Growth Opportunities' geographic focus for investments?
Permira Growth Opportunities prefers to invest in Israel, Europe, the US, and Asia.
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