Deal Roundup: BioCatch gets $1.3bn valuation through Permira investment, BGF scores big exit

Permira has agreed to buy a majority stake in digital fraud detection business BioCatch, valuing the company at about $1.3bn. Existing backers Sapphire Ventures and Macquarie Capital will also increase their investments in BioCatch. Permira picked up its stake primarily by buying out shares from Bain Capital Tech Opportunities and Maverick Ventures. BioCatch, founded in …