
Permira Credit
Description
Permira Credit, formerly known as Permira Debt Managers, is a prominent specialist credit investor and an integral part of the global Permira investment platform. Headquartered in London, the firm is dedicated to providing flexible financing solutions to a diverse array of businesses, primarily across Europe and North America. Their investment philosophy emphasizes building long-term partnerships with companies, offering tailored debt capital to support various corporate actions such as growth initiatives, acquisitions, and recapitalizations. Permira Credit's approach is rooted in deep credit analysis and active portfolio management, positioning them as a preferred lender for both private equity-backed and independent companies.
The firm employs a multi-strategy approach, encompassing Direct Lending, Collateralized Loan Obligations (CLOs), Credit Opportunities, and Strategic Credit. Through its Direct Lending strategy, Permira Credit typically provides debt facilities ranging from €50 million to €500 million, targeting both mid-market and larger-cap companies. These solutions include senior, unitranche, second lien, and mezzanine debt, demonstrating a comprehensive toolkit for bespoke financing. Their CLO management involves investing in diversified portfolios of senior secured loans, while Credit Opportunities and Strategic Credit focus on more opportunistic and complex credit situations, respectively.
Permira Credit commands significant scale within the private credit market. As of December 31, 2023, the firm reported substantial assets under management totaling €20.3 billion, underscoring its robust capacity and influence. This financial backing enables them to be a reliable and substantial partner for businesses seeking non-dilutive capital. Their commitment to providing flexible, long-term debt solutions contributes significantly to the growth and stability of companies across the European and North American credit landscapes.
Investor Profile
Permira Credit has backed more than 40 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 33 rounds, about 83% of its total and boasts 28 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Debt Financing, Private Equity, Post Ipo Debt rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United Kingdom, France, Germany.
- Strong thematic focus on Information Technology, Manufacturing, Marketing.
- Typical check size: $53.5M – $535M.
Stage Focus
- Debt Financing (90%)
- Private Equity (8%)
- Post Ipo Debt (3%)
Country Focus
- United Kingdom (50%)
- France (15%)
- Germany (10%)
- The Netherlands (5%)
- Poland (3%)
- Denmark (3%)
- Chile (3%)
- United States (3%)
- Belgium (3%)
- Norway (3%)
Industry Focus
- Information Technology
- Manufacturing
- Marketing
- E-commerce
- Hospitality
- Consulting
- Software
- Automotive
- Financial Services
- Food And Beverage
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