GrowthCap named Thoma Bravo Partner Irina Hemmers to its list of Top Software Investors of 2026. The individuals included on this year’s list represent some of the most accomplished and respected software investors of today.
“Europe is producing some of the most compelling software companies I have seen in my career, and we are so thrilled to have a dedicated buyout platform for the European middle-market and lower middle-market. I am honored to be recognized among GrowthCap’s Top Software Investors, and I could not be more energized about what we are building in Europe.”
- Irina Hemmers
To determine this year’s awardees, GrowthCap evaluated the breadth and depth of each candidate’s software investing experience along with their advancing AI capabilities and expertise. They looked closely at the types of investments they have made and the role they have played in supporting their companies. They also considered what makes these individuals unique and how they have distinguished themselves from their peers.
GrowthCap's selections reflect what they learned through the nomination process, conversations across the software and private investment communities, and their broader research into each nominee’s career, investment activity, and work with portfolio companies.
Learn more about this year's honorees on the GrowthCap site here, opens in a new tab..