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Private Equity Masters 7: Orlando Bravo – Thoma Bravo (Capital Allocators, EP.206)

Aug 2, 2021

Orlando Bravo, Founder and Managing Partner of Thoma Bravo, shares his journey from tennis enthusiast to a leading private equity figure with over $78 billion in assets. He discusses the critical role of culture in organizational success and his investment philosophy focused on innovation and analytics. The conversation delves into the dynamics of team decision-making and the evolving landscape of SaaS investments. Bravo also shares insights on SPACs, valuations, and the importance of philanthropy, offering a glimpse into his unique approach to business and life.

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Intro

3min

Exploring New Insights in Private Equity and Professional Development

3min

From Tennis to Investment: A Journey of Resilience

15min

The Power of Culture in Driving Organizational Success

2min

Navigating the SaaS Investment Landscape

7min

Dynamics of Team Decision-Making in Private Equity

15min

Navigating SPACs and Software Investments

21min

Orlando Bravo is a Founder and Managing Partner of Thoma Bravo, a private equity firm focused on software and technology companies with over $78 billion in assets under management. Among his many accolades, Forbes named Orlando “Wall Street’s best dealmaker” in 2019. Our conversation covers Orlando’s background, early investment lessons, and approach around management, analytics, and collaborative culture. We then turn to the Thoma Bravo’s investment philosophy, team structure, work with portfolio companies, exit strategy, and future. We close with Orlando’s thoughts on SPACs, valuations, and philanthropy. Learn More Subscribe: Apple | Spotify | Google Follow Ted on Twitter at @tseides or LinkedIn Subscribe Monthly Mailing List Read the Transcript