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Built on a foundation of deep expertise, strategic partnerships and a track record of results, we offer a range of platforms designed to support the needs of software companies at various stages of their growth journeys.

Our Investment Strategy

Two visionaries, one big idea

A pivotal milestone in the history of Thoma Bravo was when Carl Thoma hired Orlando Bravo as an associate out of Stanford. Fueled by the desire to unlock new opportunities in the tech space, Orlando hit the ground running, testing his theory that the “buy-and-build” strategy could be applied to the software industry.

Orlando Bravo

All in, all the time

Thoma Bravo’s Investment team leadership has brought continuity and collaboration to deals. Our unified investment philosophy, deep sector expertise and shared commitment to each other and our partners have not only defined how we operate, but also how we have enabled our portfolio companies to achieve more than they thought possible.

Orlando Bravo

Orlando Bravo

Founder and Managing Partner

Joined in 1998. Directs overall strategy and investment decisions. Led our early entry into software buyouts, building one of the world’s largest software-focused investors.

Carl D. Thoma

Carl D. Thoma

Founder and Managing Partner

Joined in 1998. Co-founded Thoma Bravo, and is a recognized pioneer of the buy-and-build strategy that is the foundation of the firm’s strategy today.

Seth Boro

Seth Boro

Managing Partner

Joined in 2005. Leads Thoma Bravo’s infrastructure software and cybersecurity strategy, and has been instrumental in managing the firm and supporting its growth and success.

Scott Crabill

Scott Crabill

Managing Partner

Joined in 2002. Co-leads Thoma Bravo’s application software investing efforts, and has played a critical role in the firm’s growth and evolution .

Holden Spaht

Holden Spaht

Managing Partner

Joined in 2005. Co-leads Thoma Bravo’s application software strategy, and has played a critical role in the firm’s growth and success in software private equity.

Lee M. Mitchell

Lee M. Mitchell

Managing Partner

Joined in 1998. Participated in forming Thoma Bravo in 1998 and has played a pivotal role in guiding its investment strategy.

A.J. Rohde

A.J. Rohde

Senior Partner

Joined in 2010. Leads the Discover platform, targeting middle-market software and technology companies, and oversees the Europe platform, targeting the middle and lower-middle market.

OUR PLATFORMS

The platforms shaping the companies powering the world

Flagship

Flagship has focused on investing in large software and technology companies.

Discover

Discover has focused on investing in middle-market software and technology companies.

Explore

Explore has focused on investing in lower middle-market software and technology companies.

Europe

Europe has focused on investing in middle and lower-middle market European software and technology companies.

Credit

Credit primarily has focused on investing in senior secured debt instruments of software and technology companies.

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