Thoma Bravo, a global software investment firm based in the US, has completed fundraising for its first Europe-focused fund, Thoma Bravo Europe Fund, securing approximately €1.8 billion in capital commitments.

The fund aims to invest in middle-market software businesses across key European markets, supporting founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams in scaling their companies.

“Our first dedicated pool of capital for European software marks a significant milestone for our firm,”

said Orlando Bravo, Founder and Managing Partner at Thoma Bravo.

“We see an enormous opportunity to back Europe’s technology innovators and help them scale.”

Irina Hemmers, Partner and head of Thoma Bravo’s European office, added:

“Europe is digitising rapidly, and leading software companies increasingly seek dedicated support and investment to accelerate growth. As a specialised investor, we bring decades of operational expertise to help turn top regional businesses into European and global leaders.”

Thoma Bravo has invested in Europe for 14 years, deploying over €14 billion in equity across 16 transactions.

Since opening its London office in 2023, the firm has made four investments in the Netherlands, Germany, and Sweden, including the €400 million take-private of EQS Group and growth investments in USU, Hypergene, and LOGEX.

Thoma Bravo has also been actively investing in fintech companies, acquiring and supporting businesses that provide software and tools for banks and financial institutions.

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