Thoma Bravo | About

Thoma Bravo is a leading private equity firm with a 40-year history, including over $35 billion in investor commitments, and a focus on investing in software and technology companies. We pioneered the buy-and-build investment strategy, and we first applied this strategy to the software and technology industries nearly 20 years ago. Since then, our firm has acquired more than 200 software and technology companies representing over $60 billion of value. Our investment philosophy is centered around working collaboratively with existing management teams to drive superior operating results and innovation. We execute through a partnership-driven approach supported by a set of management principles, operating metrics and business processes. We support our companies by investing in growth initiatives and strategic acquisitions that drive long-term value.

Superior Value

Seek to deliver excellent operating results at our companies, and superior investment results for our investors.

Strong Partnerships

Develop and maintain close and long-term relationships with our investors, company executives and valued colleagues.

Trust

Build trust by being transparent with our partners and taking responsibility for our actions, decisions and results.

Entrepreneurial Spirit

Have a bias for action and focus on what makes a significant impact.

Teamwork and Collaboration

Draw upon the diverse strengths of team members to create exceptional outcomes.

Respect and Fun

Be mindful of individuals’ interests and passions and create an environment that ensures their success, personal growth and happiness.

Our fundamental values allow us to balance seemingly divergent ideas to create an environment that fosters excellence. We believe that we can be successful yet humble. Competitive yet approachable. Have extremely high expectations of our team and portfolio companies, yet give them the authority and responsibility to empower them to execute and succeed. We truly live these values each day, and they have manifested themselves in making Thoma Bravo one of the world’s largest and most successful private equity firms.

GROWTH. MINDED.

We have a history and passion for investing in and growing software and technology businesses.

Our mission is to deliver superior value to our investors and companies by forming collaborative partnerships that produce operational excellence and innovation.

Throughout the evolution of Thoma Bravo, we've maintained the same focus on growing businesses by partnering with their existing management teams.

200+

35+

60+

$35B+

OUR VALUES

Centered around the two pillars of partnership and innovation

Superior Value

Strong Partnerships

Trust

Entrepreneurial Spirit

Teamwork and Collaboration

Respect and Fun

JOHN VAN SICLEN,

DYNATRACE

KEVIN THOMPSON,

SOLARWINDS

“In partnerships, you have to rely on executive teams to do what they do best. Play to their strengths."

ORLANDO BRAVO

MANAGING PARTNER

team players

Focused, experienced leadership

Ready to Start a Conversation?

SAN FRANCISCO

CHICAGO

GROWTH. MINDED.

We have a history and passion for investing in and growing software and technology businesses.

Our mission is to deliver superior value to our investors and companies by forming collaborative partnerships that produce operational excellence and innovation.

Throughout the evolution of Thoma Bravo, we've maintained the same focus on growing businesses by partnering with their existing management teams.

200+

35+

60+

$35B+

OUR VALUES

Centered around the two pillars of partnership and innovation

Superior Value

Strong Partnerships

Trust

Entrepreneurial Spirit

Teamwork and Collaboration

Respect and Fun

SUCCESS AT THOMA BRAVO

“We believe that people working together makes all the difference.”

ORLANDO BRAVO,

MANAGING PARTNER

Essence of Thoma Bravo

SUCCESS AT THOMA BRAVO

"In partnerships, you have to rely on executive teams to do what they do best. Play to their strengths."

ORLANDO BRAVO,

MANAGING PARTNER

Orlando Bravo

JOHN VAN SICLEN,

DYNATRACE

KEVIN THOMPSON,

SOLARWINDS

“In partnerships, you have to rely on executive teams to do what they do best. Play to their strengths."

ORLANDO BRAVO

MANAGING PARTNER

ORLANDO BRAVO,

MANAGING PARTNER

team players

Focused, experienced leadership

Ready to Start a Conversation?

SAN FRANCISCO

CHICAGO

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