Permira's Brian Ruder on AI, Squarespace Acquisition, and Co-Leadership

Permira's Brian Ruder on AI, Squarespace Acquisition, and Co-Leadership
Permira's co-CEO Brian Ruder discussed the firm's significant acquisitions, including the $7.2 billion buyout of Squarespace and a $13 billion deal for Adevinta. He emphasized the importance of co-leadership in decision-making and highlighted the firm's growth-centric approach in technology investments. Permira has invested $28 billion in 80 tech companies, focusing on sectors like SaaS and fintech. Ruder also mentioned Zendesk's pivot to generative AI, showcasing the company's commitment to digital transformation across its portfolio. Permira aims to support companies that prioritize long-term growth.