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THOMA BRAVO MAINTAINS DEALMAKING MOMENTUM WITH THREE CLOSES

INDUSTRY DESK1 MIN READ
WED, AUG 19, 2026

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Private equity firm Thoma Bravo has completed three acquisitions in six weeks, underscoring its aggressive investment pace. The firm recently took insurance platform Accelerant private as part of its dealmaking spree.

A.J. Rohde, senior partner at Thoma Bravo, highlighted the firm's sustained activity in recent weeks during an appearance on Bloomberg Deals. The rapid-fire deal closures demonstrate Thoma Bravo's capacity to execute transactions at scale across its target sectors. Accelerant, an insurance technology and services platform, represents the latest addition to Thoma Bravo's portfolio. The private equity firm has built its reputation on acquiring software and technology-enabled businesses, often taking majority stakes and implementing operational improvements. Thoma Bravo manages over $100 billion in assets and has positioned itself among the most active PE investors in software and tech infrastructure deals. The firm's ability to maintain deal velocity reflects strong capital deployment and deal sourcing capabilities in a competitive fundraising environment. The three-deal closing in six weeks signals Thoma Bravo's continued confidence in investment opportunities despite broader economic uncertainties facing the technology sector.

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