Permira, a global investment firm, announced the appointment of Mike Hoffmann as a Partner in its Technology team, based in Menlo Park, California. The appointment underscores Permira’s continued commitment to expanding its technology investing platform across software, data, cybersecurity, and AI-enabled enterprise platforms.
Hoffmann will work closely with Permira’s global Technology team to identify new investment opportunities, support portfolio companies and management teams in executing strategic growth priorities, and contribute to talent development across the sector. He joins Permira after more than 15 years of software and technology investing experience.
Prior to joining Permira, Hoffmann spent more than a decade at Thoma Bravo, where he served as Partner on the firm’s flagship buyout fund and led investments across the software sector, including infrastructure, security, data, IT, and related technology platforms. Earlier in his career, he held roles at Providence Equity Partners and Citigroup, focusing on technology, media, and telecommunications investments.
Permira said the appointment comes as artificial intelligence continues to reshape the technology landscape, creating new opportunities for investors and businesses alike. Hoffmann’s experience is expected to strengthen the firm’s capabilities across software investing and AI-driven technology transformation initiatives.
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“The next investing cycle will produce one of the most exciting and challenging investment vintages for some time, particularly in the technology industry as AI continues to transform the economy. As a firm with a strong digital backbone across all four of our sectors, we feel well positioned to address that opportunity, and what’s clear is that even deeper sector expertise than before is a must. Mike is a fantastic addition to our Menlo Park Technology team; his experience and networks will be invaluable as we continue to navigate this evolving landscape.”
Brian Ruder, Co-CEO, Permira
“We’re thrilled to welcome Mike to Permira to further build our edge in Technology at this pivotal time for our sector. We have known him for many years, and his expertise in large-scale software transformations is directly complementary to our Technology sector team’s existing capabilities, focused on verticals where product-first category leaders and builders can be at the leading edge of AI transformation. Mike will bring senior judgment and experience to bear across origination, diligence, portfolio stewardship, and talent development – we’re delighted to have him on the team.”
Ryan Lanpher and Michail Zekkos, Partners and Co-Heads of Technology, Permira
“Permira has built a distinctive and highly successful technology investing platform, backing technology that enterprises rely on every day and supporting their growth and transformation into product leaders with strategic value. I believe this is an exceptional moment for our sector, particularly as AI drives greater demand for foundational technology platforms and creates significant opportunities for investors with deep sector expertise to support ambitious entrepreneurs and management teams. I’m excited to join the Menlo Park team and contribute to the firm’s continued growth.”
Mike Hoffmann, Partner, Technology, Permira
