Private Equity

Permira plots €17bn flagship target in defiant fundraising push

The bullish move comes despite a wider downturn in the fundraising market this year

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Kurt Bjorklund took over as executive chairman of Permira last year Photo: Bloomberg via Getty Images

Permira is hoping to raise one of Europe’s largest ever private equity funds.

The London-based buyout shop has launched its latest flagship vehicle, Permira IX, with a €17bn target, according to people familiar with the matter.

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