Permira to Acquire Minority Stake in Carne Group Valued at €1.4 Billion

Permira Acquires Majority Stake in Reorg from Warburg Pincus

August 1, 2022

Data & Analytics

Funds advised by Permira agreed to acquire the majority shareholding in Reorg from Warburg Pincus, with Reorg management retaining a significant ownership stake. The investment will support product innovation and accelerated growth for Reorg, a provider of data, analytics and intelligence for the global credit markets; financial terms were not disclosed and the deal was expected to close in Q3 2022.

Permira Acquires Majority Stake in Acuity Knowledge Partners from Equistone

January 27, 2023

Professional Services

Funds advised by Permira have acquired a majority stake in Acuity Knowledge Partners from Equistone Partners Europe; Equistone will reinvest as a minority shareholder and Acuity's management remains significantly invested. Headquartered in London, Acuity is a provider of research, analytics and business intelligence to financial services firms worldwide; Permira plans to support further investment in teams, services and technology to drive growth and geographic expansion. The deal is subject to customary regulatory approvals and was expected to close in Q2 2023; financial terms were not disclosed.

RightShip Adds Permira as Minority Investor

September 4, 2025

Data & Analytics

RightShip, a maritime digital platform focused on safety, sustainability, and supply-chain due diligence, has agreed to bring in Permira as a minority shareholder. Funds advised by Permira will acquire a strategic minority stake, while BHP, Cargill, and Rio Tinto continue to retain equal founding shareholder stakes.

CVC Capital Partners Agrees to Acquire La Piadineria from Permira

January 15, 2024

Restaurants & Hospitality

CVC Capital Partners Fund VIII has agreed to acquire 100% of Italian quick-service restaurant chain La Piadineria from funds advised by Permira. La Piadineria is a leading Italian QSR with over 400 locations and more than 2,500 employees; CVC plans to support further growth in Italy, diversify into other quick-service formats and pursue international expansion. The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals and was expected to close in the first half of 2024.

The Carlyle Group Acquires Majority Stake in SEIDOR

August 20, 2024

IT Services

The Carlyle Group, via its Carlyle Europe Technology Partners V fund, has agreed to acquire a majority stake in SEIDOR, a Barcelona-based IT services and technology consultancy. Carlyle will support SEIDOR's international expansion, product innovation and go-to-market initiatives; the Benito family sold a controlling interest (reported at 60%).

Permira Growth Opportunities Acquires Majority Stake in BioCatch at $1.3bn Valuation

May 2, 2024

Cybersecurity

Permira Growth Opportunities II, advised by Permira, agreed to acquire a majority stake in behavioral-biometric fraud-detection firm BioCatch in a secondary transaction valuing the company at $1.3 billion. Existing investors Sapphire Ventures and Macquarie Capital are increasing their investments, while shares were bought primarily from Bain Capital Tech Opportunities and Maverick Ventures to support BioCatch's global expansion, product roadmap and continued growth.