Thoma Bravo
General contacts
Investor type
PE
Founded
1980
AUM
$179 000 M
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Investor profile last updated: 23 September, 2025
Profile
Our mission is to deliver superior value to our investors and companies by forming collaborative partnerships that produce operational excellence and innovation.
Thoma Bravo is a leading private equity firm with a 40+ year history, including over $83 billion in assets under management as of June 30, 2021, 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 20+ years ago. Since then, our firm has acquired more than 325 software and technology companies representing over $100 billion of value. Our investment philosophy is centered around working collaboratively with existing management teams to help drive 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 designed to drive long-term value.
Industry
Thoma Bravo Funds
| Name | Type |
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
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Thoma Bravo Explore Fund II
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Private Equity (PE)
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Financial Services
Fintech
Healthcare Services
Security
Software
Technology
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Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
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North America
Europe
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$5-10 m
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$1800 M
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December 2022
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Thoma Bravo Discover Fund IV
|
Private Equity (PE)
|
Healthcare Services
SaaS
Security
Software
Technology
HealthTech
|
Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
|
North America
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$5-10 m
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$6200 M
|
December 2022
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Thoma Bravo Fund XV
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Private Equity (PE)
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Financial Services
Fintech
Healthcare Services
SaaS
Security
Software
Technology
Energy
HealthTech
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Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
|
North America
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$5-10 m
|
$24000 M
|
December 2022
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Thoma Bravo Europe Fund I
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Private Equity (PE)
|
Financial Services
Fintech
Healthcare Services
SaaS
Security
Software
Technology
|
Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
|
North America
|
$5-10 m
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$1800 M
|
February 2025
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Thoma Bravo Fund XVI
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Private Equity (PE)
|
Financial Services
Fintech
Healthcare Services
SaaS
Security
Software
HealthTech
|
Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
|
North America
|
$5-10 m
|
$24000 M
|
June 2025
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Thoma Bravo Discover Fund V
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Private Equity (PE)
|
Financial Services
Fintech
Healthcare Services
SaaS
Security
Software
HealthTech
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Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
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North America
|
$5-10 m
|
$8100 M
|
June 2025
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FAQs about Thoma Bravo
Is Thoma Bravo a venture capital or private equity firm?
Thoma Bravo is a private equity firm. It backs companies at Series B and Series A, writing tickets of $0-1 m.
Where is Thoma Bravo located?
Thoma Bravo is located in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
When was Thoma Bravo founded?
Thoma Bravo was founded in 1980.
What sectors and industries does Thoma Bravo invest in?
Thoma Bravo invests in companies and startups in Education, Edtech, Financial Services, Fintech, Healthcare Services, Marketing and Advertising, Media and Entertainment, Real Estate, Security, Software, Telecommunications, Transportation, Travel, LegalTech, HealthTech, TravelTech, Technology, SaaS, Energy.
What is Thoma Bravo geographical focus of investments?
Thoma Bravo invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe.
At what stages of companies and startups does Thoma Bravo typically invest in?
Thoma Bravo invests in companies and startups at Series B, Series A.
What is the usual amount of Thoma Bravo investment?
Thoma Bravo usually invests $0-1 m on average.
What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Thoma Bravo?
Thoma Bravo has around $179 000m assets under management.
When was Thoma Bravo last fund created?
Thoma Bravo last fund was created/launched in 2025-06-03
What are the contacts of Thoma Bravo?
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