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Thoma Bravo

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338 employees on LinkedIn · 2 known investors

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Thoma Bravo is a software-focused private equity investment firm that acquires and invests in enterprise software and technology companies. It manages a portfolio of software businesses across areas such as cybersecurity, fintech, and enterprise applications.

Founders & leadership

OBOrlando Bravo
Orlando BravoFounder and Managing PartnerHe holds a bachelor's degree in economics and political science from Brown University, a JD from Stanford Law School, and an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business.
CDCarl D. Thoma
Carl D. ThomaFounder and Managing PartnerCarl D. Thoma is founder and managing partner of Thoma Bravo, a software-focused private equity firm. He previously co-founded and served as managing director at Golder, Thoma, Cressey, Rauner starting in 1980, and earlier worked at First Chicago Equity Group; he holds an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business and a BS in accounting and agricultural economics from Oklahoma State University.

Investors · 2

Founder mafia

2 people who came through Thoma Bravo went on to found or lead other companies.

Acquisitions · 3

Early investors' stakes continue via these deals
Circle Cardiovascular Imaging

Circle Cardiovascular Imaging develops cvi42, AI-powered software that helps physicians analyze cardiac MRI and CT scans to diagnose cardiovascular disease.

Condeco

Workspace scheduling software (exited, acquired by Thoma Bravo)

QAD

QAD Inc. is a Santa Barbara, California-based provider of cloud and on-premise ERP and supply-chain management software for global manufacturers in industries like automotive and food/beverage.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Thoma Bravo do?
Thoma Bravo is a software-focused private equity investment firm that acquires and invests in enterprise software and technology companies. It manages a portfolio of software businesses across areas such as cybersecurity, fintech, and enterprise applications.
Who founded Thoma Bravo?
Thoma Bravo was founded by Orlando Bravo, Carl D. Thoma.
Who are Thoma Bravo's investors?
Thoma Bravo's investors include Rex Health Ventures, Riverwood Capital.