Ascent

Our Ascent strategy applies the same thematic, sector-led approach as our Flagship strategy to mid-market growth companies primarily across Europe and North America, with a focus on control, co-control and high-governance structures.

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Our Focus

Founder and management-friendly investors, with flexibility across governance structure and broad exit optionality 

Consistent sector-thematic approach across Permira’s core sectors, focusing on fundamental value creation. The same teams, same themes

A clear focus on high-growth, mid-market companies

Leveraging the full breadth of Permira's global network, value creation team, senior advisers and industry experts

$
4
.
1
bn+

Invested across 30 companies

~$
5
bn

Raised for PGO funds since 2018

Selected Investments

Klarna

Country: Sweden