Thoma Bravo Raises €1.8B for Its First European Fund | TechCrunch
Thoma Bravo has closed its inaugural European fund at €1.8 billion, with plans to take equity stakes in mid-sized software firms. The firm's regional presence was formalized last year with the launch of its London office, which represents a significant opportunity to deepen its presence in the rapidly digitizing European market. With this new fund, Thoma Bravo aims to accelerate growth strategies for leading software companies across the continent.
- The emergence of bargain-seeking private equity firms like Thoma Bravo fills a void left by North American investment firms retreating from Europe, potentially disrupting the traditional venture capital landscape.
- How will Thoma Bravo's increased presence in Europe influence the European tech ecosystem's ability to compete with major US-based players?