Thoma Bravo and 7RIDGE partner for TT’s next phase of growth
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Thoma Bravo and 7RIDGE partner for TT’s next phase of growth 30 July 2025US Reporter: Zarah Choudhary
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Trading Technologies (TT), a global capital markets technology platform services provider, has announced that Thoma Bravo and 7RIDGE have agreed to partner for the next phase of TT’s growth.
Thoma Bravo is a software investment firm and 7RIDGE is a specialised growth equity firm invested in transformative technologies for financial services and is also TT’s current owner.
According to the firm, this follows a comprehensive review of suitable investors.
7RIDGE acquired TT in December 2021.
Terms of the transaction, expected to close in Q4 2025 after regulatory clearance, were not disclosed.
Justin Llewellyn-Jones, CEO of TT, says: “We’re thrilled to welcome Thoma Bravo to the TT team. The combination of TT’s business and technology experience, 7RIDGE’s deep sector knowledge, and Thoma Bravo’s strategic and operational expertise will truly make us an extraordinary force.”
Carsten Kengeter, founder of 7RIDGE, adds: “Our confidence in TT’s role within financial markets infrastructure is as strong as ever. TT has come a long way in a very short period of time, and we look forward to guiding the company to the next level with Thoma Bravo.”
A.J. Rohde, senior partner at Thoma Bravo, comments: “TT has rapidly evolved into a modern, industry-leading platform with a loyal customer base, and we believe it is poised for meaningful and accelerated growth.
“TT will be better able to capitalise on this opportunity through the expertise, operational rigor and long-term investment that our partnership with 7RIDGE will bring.”
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