Thoma Bravo

Q: When was Thoma Bravo last fund created?

Thoma Bravo last fund was created/launched in 2025-06-03.

General contacts

Investor type

Founded

1980

AUM

$172 000 M

Location

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Investment Ticket

$0-1 m

Investment Stage

Series B Series A Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America Europe

Investor profile last updated: 22 August, 2026

Profile

Thoma Bravo is a leading private equity firm based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 1980 by Carl D. Thoma and Orlando Bravo. The firm is renowned for its focus on software and technology investments, employing a buy-and-build strategy to drive growth and innovation. With a team of over 120 professionals, Thoma Bravo has established itself as a major player in the private equity landscape, emphasizing collaborative partnerships with management teams.

The firm primarily invests in SaaS, TMT, and information technology sectors, targeting companies in North America and Europe. Thoma Bravo manages approximately $170 billion in assets, with notable funds including Thoma Bravo Fund XV and Thoma Bravo Discover Fund IV. The firm typically engages in growth and expansion stages, leveraging its expertise to enhance operational performance and strategic acquisitions.

Thoma Bravo's portfolio includes notable companies such as Accelerant Holdings - insurance technology, Kneat - enterprise systems for healthcare, Padoa - medical records systems, Replify - business productivity software, and Cherre - database software. These investments highlight the firm's commitment to fostering innovation and delivering value across its portfolio.

Industry

AI Travel Transportation Telecommunications Software Security SaaS Real Estate Media and Entertainment Marketing and Advertising IT Services Internet and Web Services Healthcare Services Fintech Financial Services Edtech Education Digital Business Services (B2B) LegalTech HealthTech TravelTech Technology Energy

Thoma Bravo Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Thoma Bravo Explore Fund II	Private Equity (PE)	Financial Services Fintech Healthcare Services Security Software Technology	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America Europe	$5-10 m	$1800 M	December 2022
Thoma Bravo Discover Fund IV	Private Equity (PE)	Healthcare Services SaaS Security Software Technology HealthTech	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America	$5-10 m	$6200 M	December 2022
Thoma Bravo Fund XV	Private Equity (PE)	Financial Services Fintech Healthcare Services SaaS Security Software Technology Energy HealthTech	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America	$5-10 m	$24000 M	December 2022
Thoma Bravo Europe Fund I	Private Equity (PE)	Financial Services Fintech Healthcare Services SaaS Security Software Technology	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America	$5-10 m	$1800 M	February 2025
Thoma Bravo Fund XVI	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
Thoma Bravo Discover Fund V	Private Equity (PE)	Financial Services Fintech Healthcare Services SaaS Security Software HealthTech	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America	$5-10 m	$8100 M	June 2025

Contacts

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Title

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Orlando Bravo Founder and Managing Partner

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Chip Virnig Partner

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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, Series A and Late Stage (Series C+), 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 AI, Travel, Transportation, Telecommunications, Software, Security, SaaS, Real Estate, Media and Entertainment, Marketing and Advertising, IT Services, Internet and Web Services, Healthcare Services, Fintech, Financial Services, Edtech, Education, Digital, Business Services (B2B), LegalTech, HealthTech, TravelTech, Technology, 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, Late Stage (Series C+).

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 $172 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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